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WWJ auto analyst Jon McElroy says GM, Ford and Stellantis want to use more robots and automation, which could make cars more affordable. The UAW doesn't like it. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports an automotive technology is being politicized.

An investigation is underway after a home went up in flames this morning in Roseville. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning headlines. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ferrari keeps blue prints, assembly sheet and the tooling design for every car going back to 1947. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

A Detroit man was killed on Eight Mile Road when his car was hit by a pickup truck that was being chased by Warren police. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news.

There are concerns about flooding in metro Detroit with heavy rain on the way. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for a portion of southeast Michigan as heavy rain, and possible tornadoes, are in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon and evening. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: National Weather Service)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the European auto industry is expected to lose 350,000 jobs by the end of the decade and automakers and suppliers are begging for help.

A pool party in Birmingham has re-ignited the conversation about short-term rentals in the community. The City Commission heard from many residents Monday night. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Next week, the skies of downtown will light up for the Detroit Fireworks ceremony, but for kids under 18, they will need a guardian to watch in person. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports with gas prices higher than a year ago, people may be looking to an EV. Kelly Blue Book says 85,000 EV's were sold in May. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

12-year-old girl taken to hospital, found floating in pool at Taylor apartments. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Outrage among some in Oakland County because an Adopt-a-Road sign acknowledged Palestinians. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news.

Early morning storms packing winds of 50 to 60 miles per hour knocked out power to more than 25-thousand homes and businesses in Metro Detroit. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports one way to cut the cost of a car is to have automakers have the same specifications.

Former Warren police officer James Burke, who was charged with manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed two men in 2024, was found NOT guilty by a jury on all charges. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority announced Thursday morning that Canada and the United States have "agreed to delay the opening of the bridge, taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues." WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Magna's CEO says decisions have to be made faster to keep up with the ever changing industry.

They're annoying, smelly and a nuisance, but experts say fishflies are a sign of healthy water in Lake St. Clair. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo Credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports China is worried about more manufacturing moving out of the country so it is pushing automation.

Severe storms roll through Wayne County -- and other areas out-state in Michigan. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Michigan State Police are investigating the second freeway shooting in less than a week on Detroit's east side.WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news.(Photo credit: WWJ)

Another chip shortage on the horizon, this time linked to AI, could make the vehicle affordably crisis even worse, says WWJ automotive analyst John McElroy. (Photo: Getty Images)

Charges are pending against a man arrested over the weekend by Livonia police for a series of home invasions. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Victoria Williams, with permission)

There will be a big celebration at the Gordie Howe International Bridge this Friday, with an opening date reportedly in the works. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Many Michigan families are still struggling to recover from devastating storms that brought widespread damage and severe flooding to 43 counties across the state in April. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Michigan State Police troopers searched for evidence along I-94 on Detroit's east side early Friday morning, after a driver said they were shot. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your morning news.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there is a problem with so many mid-sized pickups planned by automakers. He says the mid-sized segment won't grow enough to accommodate the new entries. (Photo: Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Stellantis had been spending about $12 billion on capital expenditures each year, so the automaker will be saving billions under their new $70 billion investment proposal.

There's been an update when it comes to the case of Ashley Elkins, who prosecutors believe was killed by her ex-boyfriend. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A bizarre case, unfolding Downriver. Police say a man lived with the dead body of his girlfriend for several days. Now they're looking for him. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Scott Ryan)

The Big Three don't want China selling cars in the U.S., but WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says a move by the U.S. Commerce Department has opened the door to Chinese state-owned Geely, just a crack. (Photo: Getty Images)

High school students in Clinton Township were all dressed up for the prom, when it was suddenly canceled because of a gun threat reported to police. That's our top story as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar run down the local news headlines for your Wednesday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is searching for an armed robbery suspect after a late-night holdup at a Jimmy John's in Independence Township. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ferrari's first electric vehicle is designed to appeal to different buyers including women. He says it's a smart business plan.

More ramp closures go into effect on Monday along westbound I-696, as the long-term reconstruction project moves along — adding to frustration for drivers. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Hazel Park police say a deadly after-prom party shooting appears to have been a case of self-defense. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

A young man has died and a young lady is hospitalized following an early Friday morning shooting in Hazel Park. Police say it happened at an after-prom party. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

A man in his 60s who crashed a car into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning told police he was there to meet Tom Cruise. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has your Friday afternoon headlines. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Chinese automakers are turning out new car models faster any any other automakers, but the downside is the older cars lose their value much faster than other cars.

Drivers along I-94 in Ann Arbor were detoured for hours after a crash involving a semi truck. Firefighters were dealing with an acid spill. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Ann Arbor Fire Department)

Last Friday, Michigan State Police graduated 62 news state troopers, the department says it needs hundreds more. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the Stellantis turnaround plan involves building all of its new vehicles from three platforms, including one developed with a Chinese automaker. (Photo: Getty Images)

Michigan State Police investigate shooting on Southfield Freeway. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A man will be sentenced after crash kills two kids and their grandmother. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A massive sewer project will cause detours for drivers along Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores. Business owners are worried they'll lose customers. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports car owners were in a tough spot when Fisker Automotive went out of business They didn't have critical functions because they needed to connect to Fisker's cloud services. Several car owners got together and hacked into the system. (Photo: Getty Images)

An Ann Arbor man is facing attempted murder and several other charges related to a shooting and carjacking in Orion Township earlier this week. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Oakland County Sheriff Department)

Generative AI is spreading into everything in our lives — and that includes cars, trucks and SUVs. WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says you'll soon be able to ask AI about buildings you are passing on the road.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports much of the oil used in car engines comes from the Middle East, so prices for an oil change are expected to go up soon. (Photo By Tom Pennington/Getty Images for the Texas Motor Speedway)