Podcast appearances and mentions of john mcelroy

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Canada is looking to drop tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and it could affect the Detroit Big Three.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says GM may have to turn to Brazil to sell low-cost cars and trucks in Mexico.

TOPIC: How to Survive Change PANEL: Sandy Munro, Industry Expert; Joe White, High Speed Rodeo; Sandy Bahruah, Detroit Regional Chamber; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Mexico is worried about China flooding its market with new cars so tariffs will be increased.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the most noticeable design trend of new century involved grilles that are huge. But now they are no longer trendy.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports franchise laws were put into place so automakers couldn't compete with auto dealers.

TOPIC: Going Racing PANEL: Frank Schwartz, Grass Paddock Motorsports; Eric Ghoukasian, Trackilicious; Alex Della Torre, SCCA; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers are getting serious about using fewer parts, and in one case Lucid said it will have one-half the number of parts when compared to a Tesla Model Y.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there could be lessons learned from the annual styling changes automakers undertook years ago.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the CEO of a new Chinese automaker says they have entered the "knockout" round and only five companies will survive.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports doubling speed limits by 2050 would revolutionize the auto industry and turbo charge the U.S. economy

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports it's about time the U.S. gets rid of mirrors and switches to cameras outside of cars and trucks.

TOPIC: Chassis Tech PANEL: Ramiro Gutierrez, ZF NA; Jeff Gilbert, WWJ NewsRadio95; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a couple of automakers are using autonomous technology to drive cars and trucks off the assembly line.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers have dreamed of the day auto regulations would be the same around the world, and now it appears the U.S. and Europe may be getting ready to make a deal that could make auto manufacturing far simpler. (Photo: Getty Images)

As dealers sit on large inventories of electric vehicles, smart buyers can land great deals if they play their cards right. John McElroy, Automotive Industry Analyst and Host of - Auto Line dot-tv in Detroit joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss...

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports even with mining all of the materials for EVs, the Transportation Energy Institute says electric vehicles are much cleaner than those with internal combustion engines.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the latest forecast from the U.S. Energy Information Agency predicts the price of a barrel of oil may be less than $50 next year. It's the result of more drilling outside the U.S. (Photo: Getty Images)

TOPIC: Car Tech PANEL: Dr. Prasad, CAR; Paul Eisenstein, Headlight.news; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers are losing billions on the money they invested in EVs, so they have to maximize profit on their piston-power lineups. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports it costs thousands of dollars to replace headlamps on current vehicles and it's out of control.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ford's move to modular assembly will include fewer work stations and boost productivity. Other automakers have talked about using a similar process. (Photo: Workers constructing a Model-T engine on an assembly line in a Ford Motor Company factory. By Archive Photos/Getty Images)

TOPIC: Ford's New Production System PANEL: Pete Bigelow, Automotive News; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the best thing about the Woodward Dream Cruise is the variety of vehicles that show up along Woodward.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a legal fight is brewing involving car dealerships. (Photo: Getty Images)

TOPIC: 2nd Half Forecast PANEL: Jeff Schuster, 5 Corners Holdings; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Honda wants to increase US production to offset imports that are getting hit by tariffs.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Tesla wants its new sports car to use four fans under the car that will suck it to the road.

- Honda Sales Drop 30%, But Not Because Of Tariffs - Rivian Struggles Through Tough Quarter - Lucid Sales Soar, Losses Grow - Ford Expands EV Skunkworks Ops - WeRide Tests EVs At Night - Tesla Inspired by Chaparral 2J, Brabham BT46B - UAW Locals Want President Fain Thrown Out - Infiniti QX80 Gets Sport Trim - Firestone Celebrates 125th Anniversary

- Honda Sales Drop 30%, But Not Because Of Tariffs - Rivian Struggles Through Tough Quarter - Lucid Sales Soar, Losses Grow - Ford Expands EV Skunkworks Ops - WeRide Tests EVs At Night - Tesla Inspired by Chaparral 2J, Brabham BT46B - UAW Locals Want President Fain Thrown Out - Infiniti QX80 Gets Sport Trim - Firestone Celebrates 125th Anniversary

- Rivian Sues Ohio Over Direct Sales Ban - Tesla's Sales Nosedive in Europe Again - Buick Unveils Sleek EV Sedan in China - Mazda Posts Loss on U.S. Tariffs - BMW Electric Paint Shop is More Efficient - Hyundai Launches 1st BEV in China - GM More Than Doubles U.S. EV Sales - JLR Taps Tata Exec for New CEO - IM Motors EREV w/ 605 Miles of Range

- Rivian Sues Ohio Over Direct Sales Ban - Tesla's Sales Nosedive in Europe Again - Buick Unveils Sleek EV Sedan in China - Mazda Posts Loss on U.S. Tariffs - BMW Electric Paint Shop is More Efficient - Hyundai Launches 1st BEV in China - GM More Than Doubles U.S. EV Sales - JLR Taps Tata Exec for New CEO - IM Motors EREV w/ 605 Miles of Range

- Volvo OTA Causes Brake Defect - Tesla Sales Down in China... Again - Tesla Brand Loyalty Below Chevy - Elon Musk Gets $27 Billion Pay Package - BMW iX3 Has Impressive Specs - Foxconn Sells Lordstown Plant - CATL Takes Battery Swaps to Rental Cars - U.S. SAAR Hits 16.9 Million in July - U.S. Gasoline Use Declining - Autoline Poll Results

- Volvo OTA Causes Brake Defect - Tesla Sales Down in China... Again - Tesla Brand Loyalty Below Chevy - Elon Musk Gets $27 Billion Pay Package - BMW iX3 Has Impressive Specs - Foxconn Sells Lordstown Plant - CATL Takes Battery Swaps to Rental Cars - U.S. SAAR Hits 16.9 Million in July - U.S. Gasoline Use Declining - Autoline Poll Results

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ford executives on Monday, August 11, will unveil their latest EV strategy that includes an inexpensive electric pickup truck that will be priced under $30,000. (Photo: A Ford Model T from 1921 - Getty Images)

TOPIC: Tariff Impact PANEL: Michael Robinet, S and P Global Mobility; Keith Naughton, Bloomberg; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

- Chinese EV Sales Recover in Europe - Commercial Vehicle Sales Tumble in Europe - Commercial EV Sales Soar in U.S.  - Exxon and Chevron Increase Oil Production - Stellantis Names New Head of North American Design - CATL Boosts EV Battery Exports - Honda Introduces Fuel Cell Stationary Storage - BorgWarner Expects Better Second Half - Magna Beats Own Expectations - Aptiv Posts Mixed Results - Autonation Sales Up but Profits Down - Penske Auto Sales Drop - Carvana's Q2 Fantastic

- Chinese EV Sales Recover in Europe - Commercial Vehicle Sales Tumble in Europe - Commercial EV Sales Soar in U.S.  - Exxon and Chevron Increase Oil Production - Stellantis Names New Head of North American Design - CATL Boosts EV Battery Exports - Honda Introduces Fuel Cell Stationary Storage - BorgWarner Expects Better Second Half - Magna Beats Own Expectations - Aptiv Posts Mixed Results - Autonation Sales Up but Profits Down - Penske Auto Sales Drop - Carvana's Q2 Fantastic

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports 2nd quarter earnings for car makers are down dramatically and executives are warning the second half of the year will be worse.

- Canada vs. U.S. Traffic Fatality Rates - Ford Posts $36 Million Q2 Loss - Ford Cuts EV Programs to Feed ICE - Could U.S. Tariffs Be Illegal? - Tariffs Hit Denso Profits - ZF to Accelerate Restructuring - Renault Makes Head of Purchasing the CEO - Honda Prelude Sneak Peek - IVECO Sells Truck Business to Tata - Mercedes Seizes 1.5 Million in Fake Parts

- Canada vs. U.S. Traffic Fatality Rates - Ford Posts $36 Million Q2 Loss - Ford Cuts EV Programs to Feed ICE - Could U.S. Tariffs Be Illegal? - Tariffs Hit Denso Profits - ZF to Accelerate Restructuring - Renault Makes Head of Purchasing the CEO - Honda Prelude Sneak Peek - IVECO Sells Truck Business to Tata - Mercedes Seizes 1.5 Million in Fake Parts

- Trump Administration to Dismantle GHG Regs - OEM Profits Drop Due to Trump Tariffs - Ford Gets $3 Billion Credit Line - Aston F1 Worth More Than Aston Martin - Audi F1 Lands Title Sponsor  - Audi To Launch EV Between TT and R8 - Chevy Bolt Sneak Peek  - Tesla Signs $4.3 Billion LFP Deal with LG - Tesla Drops S and X in Europe - Mercedes Stops Selling EVs In U.S. - Bosch's Radar on A Chip

- Trump Administration to Dismantle GHG Regs - OEM Profits Drop Due to Trump Tariffs - Ford Gets $3 Billion Credit Line - Aston F1 Worth More Than Aston Martin - Audi F1 Lands Title Sponsor  - Audi To Launch EV Between TT and R8 - Chevy Bolt Sneak Peek  - Tesla Signs $4.3 Billion LFP Deal with LG - Tesla Drops S and X in Europe - Mercedes Stops Selling EVs In U.S. - Bosch's Radar on A Chip

- Stellantis Faces Tough Decisions After Losing Billions - China Central Government Takes Over Changan - Waymo Expanding to Dallas - Shanghai Wants 6 Million L4 Cars by 2027 - Cheap Chinese EV Aces Crash Tests - Lexus Dropping V8s and Gaining an EV Supercar - Audi Warns of Used-Car Scam - Opel Astra PHEV Gets More Power and Range - Corvette Hypercar Concept Poll Results

- Stellantis Faces Tough Decisions After Losing Billions - China Central Government Takes Over Changan - Waymo Expanding to Dallas - Shanghai Wants 6 Million L4 Cars by 2027 - Cheap Chinese EV Aces Crash Tests - Lexus Dropping V8s and Gaining an EV Supercar - Audi Warns of Used-Car Scam - Opel Astra PHEV Gets More Power and Range - Corvette Hypercar Concept Poll Results

- U.S. Hits EU Cars With 15% Tariffs - Audi Blames Trump Tariffs for Profit Plunge - U.S. DC Fast Chargers Installed at Record Pace - Tesla Plans Chauffeur Service with Human Driver in California - Tesla and Samsung Sign Chip Deal  - New Spy Shots of Tesla's Cheaper Model Y - BYD Execs Can't Travel to India - Carmakers in China Face Widespread Consumer Complaints - Stellantis Hires New Head of Design for Europe

- U.S. Hits EU Cars With 15% Tariffs - Audi Blames Trump Tariffs for Profit Plunge - U.S. DC Fast Chargers Installed at Record Pace - Tesla Plans Chauffeur Service with Human Driver in California - Tesla and Samsung Sign Chip Deal  - New Spy Shots of Tesla's Cheaper Model Y - BYD Execs Can't Travel to India - Carmakers in China Face Widespread Consumer Complaints - Stellantis Hires New Head of Design for Europe

TOPIC: Best Interiors PANEL: Christie Schweinsberg, WardsAuto.com; Bob Gritzinger, WardsAuto.com; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

- Corvette Drops More Hypercar Hints - Kia Profits Hit by Trump Tariffs - Hyundai Profits Hit by Trump Tariffs - VW Hit by Trump Tariffs - Skoda Makes More Money Than Porsche - BEV Sales Soar in Germany Without Incentives - Mitsubishi Pulls Completely Out of China - Russian Heavy Truck Sales Come to Screeching Halt - Honda Prelude Coming Out of Civic Type R Parts Bin - AMG Teases New GT Series - John and Sean Live Q and A

TOPIC: Hybrid Technology PANEL: William Lawrie, Magna; Brett Smith, Auto Industry Expert; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv