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Automotive Insight
with John McElroy
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Episodes
Autonomous cars are safe, but how safe is safe enough? 03.12.2025 0:57
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports autonomous cars may save a bunch of lives, but that may not be good enough for some people.
Mercedes using a new wild and crazy EV motor 03.12.2025 1:04
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Mercedes is getting ready to use a new kind of electric motor in one of its EVs.
BMW is leaving Mercedes in the dust when it comes to sales 26.11.2025 1:02
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says BMW has done a better job of selling electric vehicles while Mercedes' EV sales have fallen enough that executives are working up a new strategy.
Automakers need to hit the next demographic wave 26.11.2025 1:05
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the next big demographic wave is Gen Z, those 14-28 years old, and Gen A, who are even younger, and the auto execs who figure out what kind of cars they want will be able to ride the wave well into the century. (Photo: 1966 Ford Mustang via Getty Images)
Full sized electric pickup trucks have no hope of being successful 25.11.2025 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports GM, Ford and Stellantis face a problem with some of their EV platforms. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
US tool and die shops need help 24.11.2025 1:02
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports GM and Tesla don't want any parts from China going into the vehicles they make in the US, but they are still sourcing a lot of tooling from China. (Photo: Getty Images)
Tariffs aren't boosting auto jobs in the U.S. 20.11.2025 1:03
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says automotive production in the U.S. is lower than it was last year and there are fewer automotive jobs. But an analysis from Brown Consulting says some plants are employing more people and making more cars. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
HORSE wants to make engines for the Big 3 20.11.2025 1:07
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says a company named HORSE is already building engines for Renault, Volvo, and Mercedes and the Big 3 may want to consider outsourcing to HORSE as well.
Ford's new headquarters could change company culture 18.11.2025 1:05
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the new headquarter building is much different than the old headquarters, the Glass House, that had a top-down style with many offices and cubicles.
Research shows those who don't buckle up are more likely to die in crash 17.11.2025 1:01
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a new study shows people who don't wear seatbelts are more likely to die in a crash.
GM doesn't want suppliers to rely on China for materials, other items 13.11.2025 1:03
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says General Motors has dropped a bombshell on suppliers telling them not to source anything from China.
Legacy specs hindering Detroit automakers 12.11.2025 1:04
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the Big Three should burn their legacy specs because they are leaving them tangled in red tape.
Automakers make billions from service parts 11.11.2025 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports big automakers are leaving some money on the table when it comes to car, truck and SUV repairs. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
A piece of advice from the godfather of Toyota's production system 03.11.2025 1:04
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a Toyota manufacturing expert told workers to always wipe down their machines at the end of every shift.
Classic cars are exempt from auto tariffs 30.10.2025 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports imported classic cars are exempt from the tariffs imposed by President Trump. (Photo: Getty Images)
One of the greatest auto developments of all time 28.10.2025 1:02
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Tesla came up with over the air updates, or OTAs, and doesn't get enough credit for it.
Will Chrysler go back to being Chrysler? 24.10.2025 1:02
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the former CEO of Stellantis says you shouldn't be surprised if the automaker is broken up, and Chrysler ends up with American ownership. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Stellantis to use Niron magnets 23.10.2025 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Stellantis has a new work-around to get magnets for new vehicles and EVs.
Auto tariffs top $10.6 billion 23.10.2025 1:02
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the price of tariffs for automakers has increased to more than $10.6 billion and automakers are likely to raise prices. Consumers will ultimately pay for tariffs. (Photo: Getty Images)
Automakers should treat talent acquisition like the supply chain 22.10.2025 1:02
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers have no clue where they will get workers needed to make new vehicles in the future.
Easing specifications could help domestic automakers 22.10.2025 1:09
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers should throw out their legacy specifications if they want to catch up with the Chinese.
An important question for automakers: Stay in China or no? 20.10.2025 1:00
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says some experts are saying GM and Ford should get out of China. But others are saying don't do it.
Automakers to write off billions of investments in electric vehicles 15.10.2025 1:02
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports while General Motors is the first to report it will have to write off 1.6 billion, they won't be the last. And the write offs are not something CEOs want to do.
Electric vehicle incentives have not ended 14.10.2025 1:04
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports incentives for electric cars are not going away thanks to a deal cut between the IRS and GM and Ford and other car companies who are offering incentives on their own. (Photo: Getty Images)
Gas engines will be around for decades 13.10.2025 1:09
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports it will take years before all gasoline powered vehicles are scrapped.
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