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General Motors scores high on dependability
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says progress on quality has been impressive and GM is ahead of BMW.
1 year, 3 months ago
Ram coming out with extended range electric pickup
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the new pickup has 690 miles of driving range, but the question remains-- how much will it cost.
1 year, 3 months ago
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.
1 year, 3 months ago
Japanese auto industry in decline
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports total production in Japan, including exports, is down three million vehicles from its peak in the 1990's.
1 year, 3 months ago
More automakers looking to unboxed assembly
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%.
1 year, 3 months ago
US and Canada auto trade is balanced, John McElroy says
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the United States doesn't need any trade protection from Canada, because the US has a small trade surplus.
1 year, 3 months ago
2025 is year of the robot
WWJ's auto analyst John McElroy reports BMW, Toyota, Hyundai and Honda are among the automakers building robots to put in plants.
1 year, 3 months ago
Crab walk for off-road vehicles makes sense
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports it may look weird, but crab walking for off-road vehicles makes sense and makes it easier to maneuver.
1 year, 3 months ago
Russians complain about quality of Chinese cars
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Russians, including taxi drivers, say cars made in China aren't very good and don't last nearly as long as thos…
1 year, 4 months ago
Time to get rid of mirrors on cars and trucks?
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports cameras are replacing mirrors in Europe and China, but they are illegal in the United States.
1 year, 4 months ago