Automotive Insight

Mar 12 2025 500 ep. 1 mins 109

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with John McElroy

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The auto industry is not growing

Mar 12 2025 1 mins

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there were more cars sold a decade a go. COVID had something to do with it, but sales dropped well before 2020.

Automakers trying to improve quality

Mar 12 2025 1 mins

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the best way to improve quality is with better product design and improvement in the manufacturing process.

Solid state batteries could be a game changer

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports they are lighter, smaller and charge faster, but don't expect to see solid state batteries this decade.

2025: The year of the robotaxi

Mar 04 2025 1 mins

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Waymo has services in Phoenix, LA and San Fransisco, but will add Austin, Atlanta and Miami. Tesla and other companies are also planning to have robotaxis in major cities this year.

Car designer predicts his job may be filled by AI

Mar 03 2025 1 mins

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the lead designer at Mercedes predicts his replacement will be in the form of AI, but will they become obsolete?

General Motors scores high on dependability

Mar 01 2025 1 mins

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says progress on quality has been impressive and GM is ahead of BMW.

Ram coming out with extended range electric pickup

Mar 01 2025 1 mins

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the new pickup has 690 miles of driving range, but the question remains-- how much will it cost.

Are full-sized pickup trucks losing appeal?

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says it's a warning sign for GM, Ford and Stellantis which make most of their profits from full-sized pickups.

Japanese auto industry in decline

Feb 18 2025 1 mins

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports total production in Japan, including exports, is down three million vehicles from its peak in the 1990's.

More automakers looking to unboxed assembly

Feb 17 2025 1 mins

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says it is a revolutionary way to make cars, trucks and SUVs and unboxed assembly could cuts labor costs by 30%.