
with John McElroy
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 501 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the U.S. automakers started offshoring tool and die work to China decades ago and now realize that was a mistake. John says it's a matter of national security.
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy tells the story of a 1960s station wagon that did an amazing job of predicting the future technology in cars. (Photo: The 1964 Aurora station wagon was Ford's dream car of the future. Credit: Ford Motor Co.)
As auto sales plummet in China, industry analyst John McElroy says one car dealer group is trying to get more shoppers in the door by selling humanoid robots. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports some workers in South Korea want to work until they are 65 so they don't have to wait for their pension.
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports car companies, which are trying to make vehicles more affordable, can design their vehicles to be disassembled if they want to reduce repair costs.
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports drivers have plenty to complain about, but headlights top the list. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports General Motors and Lockheed Martin are developing an autonomous rover for a mission in 2030. Toyota is developing a lunar rover with a pressurized cabin. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Ever heard of remanufacturing? WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy says it isn't exactly a secret, but automakers don't seem to want to talk about it.
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A commercially minded, tech-leaning automotive show that often threads industry strategy with disruption technology. Episodes frequently dissect major moves by carmakers and suppliers, from turnaround plans and platform strategies to cross-brand collaborations and supply-chain resilience, while also exploring how digital trends—such as AI in vehicles, connected services, and open-source engineering—shape ownership costs, vehicle longevity, and maintenance. The host tends to balance big-picture industry shifts with practical implications for fleets, dealerships, and individual consumers, offering cautious optimism about efficiency gains alongside warnings about cost pressures and strategic risk. A notable pattern is the willingness to highli... more
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