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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the top problem for automakers, suppliers and dealers is finding enough people to do the work. The biggest shortage is in body shops.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports neuroscientists are offering information to help build better batteries.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports one way to lower the impact of tariffs could be playing around with transfer prices.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports he was gobsmacked by what he saw at the trade show in Detroit, including self-programming robots.

Espinosa Premium Cigars was once again center-stage at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The company had a large lineup of products it was introducing.  This year, two brands were highlighted by Espinosa - 601 La Bomba Warhead and, of course, Guy Fieri's Knuckle Sandwich line. This was a big year for Warhead; not only were there four Warhead releases, but Espinosa also debuted a new packaging design for three of the four. Speaking of Guy Fieri, he was again in attendance at the PCA Trade Show, marking the fourth consecutive year he has been there. Knuckle Sandwich also has a new core line joining Fieri's lineup. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wwJ

Espinosa Premium Cigars was once again center-stage at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The company had a large lineup of products it was introducing.  This year, two brands were highlighted by Espinosa - 601 La Bomba Warhead and, of course, Guy Fieri's Knuckle Sandwich line. This was a big year for Warhead; not only were there four Warhead releases, but Espinosa also debuted a new packaging design for three of the four. Speaking of Guy Fieri, he was again in attendance at the PCA Trade Show, marking the fourth consecutive year he has been there. Knuckle Sandwich also has a new core line joining Fieri's lineup. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-wwJ

Overnight thunderstorms are threatening the Metro Detroit area, and heavy rain may not be the worst of it. That's our top story this Thursday morning as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan run down the local headlines. (Photo credit: AccuWeather)

The latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau were released today and it shows that the City of Detroit is growing again! WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Chinese cars are NOT taking a lot of market share in Germany as they total 1.5% of the German market.

A scrapyard fire at Ferrous Processing sent flames shooting high into the air Wednesday morning. People in western Wayne County could smell it. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit WWJ's Charlie Langton)

A Metro Detroit man -- and former member of the Michigan Army National Guard -- has been charged over an alleged plot to attack a U.S. military base in Warren. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have the afternoon's top news stories.

Auburn Hills police and many other law enforcement agencies from Oakland County are in the area near Stellantis headquarters searching for one suspect who led police on a chase on I-75. WWJ's Luke Sloan and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Ford is cutting about 350 software related jobs. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a group of investors in Serbia want to bring back a car that was the butt of many jokes. But the new Yugo will be an EV.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says he would do away with lane keep assist feature on cars.

Investigators are trying to find the cause of a Sunday night fire that left one man dead. The first 911 call came in at 8:01 p.m. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

A 16-year-old girl from Roseville is now charged with assault after allegedly stabbing a 15-year-old boy from Detroit on Saturday. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have top news stories.

Drivers in Oakland County will run into more road construction and detours starting Friday night as a long stretch of westbound I-696 closes for ten days. Plus a special mass to be held to celebrate Pope Leo XIV. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news.

A trend started on the social media app "Tik Tok" is being blamed for an incident this week at a local high school which has emergency responders concerned. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have top news stories.

Cardinal Robert Prevost is elected as the first American pope of the Catholic church -- and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. He also has ties to Michigan. WWJ's Luke Sloan and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

A shooting on a Wayne County school bus sends one student to the hospital. According to Redford Township Police, it happened this afternoon outside Thurston High School. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories

Bloomfield Township police are looking for a man who allegedly stole a 12-thousand dollar Rolex watch from another man's wrist. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Bloomfield Township Police Department)

Dozens of UAW workers rally in Warren calling on Stellantis to invest in American Jobs. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

Authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion at a vacant home in Westland Monday night. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have the details, along with Tuesday's other top stories. (PHOTO: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

Ford is making their first post-tariff projections. WWJ auto reporter Jeff Gilbert tells us more.

The state Attorney General's office has dropped charges against pro-Palestinian protesters who were charged after setting up an encampment at the University of Michigan last Spring. Attorney General Dana Nessel says in a statement she stands by the charges, but the District Court judge hasn't decided if there is enough evidence to go to trial. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has top news stories.

A gunman was shot to death in Detroit early Monday morning after he allegedly shot a Michigan State Police trooper who was part of an Auto Theft unit. The trooper is in serious, but stable, condition. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a new series about American Motors begins Friday.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports tariffs could be the end of the road for some brands like Audi, Jaguar, Mini and Mitsubishi because they don't have any assembly plants in the United States.

Charges have been announced in connection to the death and disappearance of 17-year-old London Thomas. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Crime Stoppers)

Michigan State Police say the second driver involved was arrested for driving drunk. The freeway was closed for hours. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news.

The two-alarm fire early Thursday morning was at the Fork N Pint restaurant on Cass Elizabeth Road. No injuries are reported. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

A Downriver toddler suffered serious injuries after being mauled by a neighbor's dog this morning. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

Warren police say a driver on Van Dyke lost control of his vehicle early Wednesday morning, crossed the center line and crashed into another vehicle. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

Michigan State Police say a 19-year old, identified by family and friends as Alvin "Mark" Johnson, a former Harper Woods student and football player, died two days after the shooting in St. Clair Shores. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo via GoFundMe: gofund.me/9dd4238d )

President Donald Trump is back in Metro Detroit today marking 100 days in office. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

Two people are now in custody after the body of a Detroit teen who had gone missing weeks ago has been found. Now, the teen's father is speaking out. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

Police found the body of London Thomas on Saturday evening after receiving a tip. She disappeared April 5th. State Police say two suspects are in custody. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit Crime Stoppers)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a new pickup truck developed by a Troy company called Slate could be sold for under 20 grand, if the EV credits stay in place. It goes into production next year.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says a new auto company in Troy will unveil a new electric pickup.

Three students from Lake Shore high have been identified as those involved with spray painting graffiti on a wall at Lakeview high school earlier this month. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photos provided by St. Clair Shores PD)

A Detroit city councilmember has filed a lawsuit against the city clerk and elections commission for disqualifying her from the August primary ballot. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo credit: Darrylin Horne)

Missing for more than a month -- a Wayne County teen has been found, and an older man she had been staying with is in custody. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Handout photo)

The burn was in Palmer Park near Woodward and Six Mile. Firefighters remained on scene all night. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit WWJ's Charlie Langton)

One building on the complex was badly damaged. No injuries were reported. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news.

A Wayne County teenager who was missing for more than a month has been found, and is safe, according to police. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news headlines for your Wednesday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: NCMEC)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says shock absorbers have been mounted on the backs of the front seats of the Tacoma Pro pickup.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says Formula 1 racing isn't just about the cars and drivers.

There are three Democrats who have announced they are seeking the seat that will be vacant when Senator Gary Peters retires. The election isn't until 2026. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit-Congresswoman Haley Stevens website)

A shelter in place order has been lifted in Roseville, where a LARGE fire erupted at a business in the area of 12 Mile and Hayes. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.