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Automotive Insight with John McElroy
Recent Episodes
Automotive Insights A 11/04
Toyota is using its 19-century loom-making roots for advanced-tech car building
Automotive Insights B 11/04
Ford's far-flung engineers find that texting...rather than talking...enables them to understand each other
Automotive Insights B 11/03
Detroit area jobs are on the line in America's tire squabble with china
Automotive Insights A 11/03
Today's car sales numbers will be like fine perfume...savor the aroma, but don't drink it
Automotive Insights B 11/02
WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy offers his unique perspective on the auto industry
Automotive Insights A 11/02
WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy offers his unique perspective on the auto industry
Automotive Insight-A 10/30
Coffee or the Rio carnival may come to mind when you think of Brazil, but did you think of ethanol cars?
Automotive Insight-B 10/30
WWJ's John Mcelroy made an automotive find in a place well off the beaten path.
Automotive Insight-A 10/29
WWJ's John Mcelroy talks of making exhaust into a useful tool.
Automotive Insight-B 10/29
As Utah has raised its speed limit to mirror the actual driving speed of most people, could Michigan do the same and keep it under 100?
Automotive Insight-B 10/28
WWJ's John McElroy talks about Ford's "Live and Local" game plan.
Automotive Insight-A 10/28
WWJ's John McElroy on what put Evita's old Ford Falcon back on the road in Argentina.
Automotive Insight-B-10/27
WWJ's John McElroy just back from the southern hemisphere where Chinese cars are flooding showrooms.
Automotive Insight-A-10/27
WWJ's John McElroy on what the USA could learn from Brazil's booming economy.
Automotive Insights B 10/26
Hybrid Car Batteries Make The Energizer Bunny Look Like A Slacker
Automotive Insights A 10/26
How To Discover Your Car's Hidden Secrets
Automotive Insights B 10/23
The new GM must help its parts-makers stay out bankruptcy court.
Automotive Insights A 10/23
It took headlites to make cars more than "big-boy-toy" mechanical curiosities
Automotive Insight-A 10/22
John McElroy says fuel cells are on the road to becoming economically feasible.
Automotive Insight-B 10/22
If you're out and about with your electric car, unless you carry a very long extension cord, you'll neeed a place to plug it in.
Automotive Insight-B 10/21
Listen to hear the real story of the near collapse and rescue of Chrysler and GM.
Automotive Insight-A 10/21
Take two car interiors made of identical plastic, one flat and the other curvy, and guess one which will better entice?
Automotive Insights B 10/20
Is ford "counting chickens before they hatch"...bragging about its pickup truck sales?
Automotive Insights A 10/20
A wrecked supertanker's worth of oil is about to be spilled today...and again tomorrow...and every day afterward, too
Automotive Insights B 10/19
Jeff Gilbert for John Mcelroy...now is the time to figure out whether plugging in 50 million electric cars will make all the lights go out
Automotive Insights A 10/19
The "Lojack" of 1909 automatically handcuffed car thieves trying to drive away
Automotive Insights B 10/16
Somebody told Jeff "go to hell", and he took it literally!
Automotive Insights A 10/16
A lot of local livelihoods depend on how Uncle Sam treats car parts-makers
Automotive Insights B 10/15
Cars that drive themselves won't be science fiction much longer
Automotive Insights A 10/15
He'll never get lost...following the magic line in front of his windshield
Automotive Insight with John McElroy Podcast
WWJ Newsradio 950's Automotive Analyst John McElroy's daily thoughts on the auto industry.
 
 
 
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Blue Economy: Turning Michigan's Fresh Water Into Renewed Prosperity
WWJ Newsradio 950, The Engineering Sociey Of Detroit and the University Of Michigan Dearborn are proud to present Blue Economy:  Turning Michigan's Fresh Water Into Renewed Prosperity, a business breakfast happening on November 10th at the Fairlane Center on the campus of U of M Dearborn.  Approximately 20% of the world’s surface fresh water is present within the Great Lakes!  Michigan’s water can and will play a significant role in our state’s economic recovery.
The 6th Annual Salute to Veterans Gala
The 6th Annual Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America (MPVA) Salute to Veterans Gala is taking place on November 11, 2009 (Veteran's Day) at the VistaTech Center at Schoolcraft College, located in Livonia, Michigan. This benefit is the MPVA's largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds go toward MPVA's programs and other organizations serving Michigan's veterans. Come out and show your support for this wonderful cause! There is no better way to spend your Veteran's Day holiday!
Focus Detroit Luncheon to Recognize Business & Community Leaders
Focus Detroit will  recognize the accomplishments of local businesses who have demonstrated their commitment to the Detroit region at a luncheon on November 18 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Detroit Athletic Club. 
Investor Education in Your Community
Made possible through a partnership between the Investor Protection Trust and Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, Investor Education in Your Community offers FREE beginning and intermediate sessions to help individuals make informed investment decisions. Click here for info and to find a workshop near you.
Recent WWJ Audio
World News Roundup
Today's topics include the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates steady; the Senate extends jobless benefits and the homebuyers tax credit; investigators continue to search house where ten bodies were found in Cleveland
Unemployment Benefits 11/4
In a live interview on WWJ, Michigan US Senator Debbie Stabenow talks about the extension of benefits.
Election
What did the results mean? Today's 'What's in the News' with CBS News Correspondent Nick Young.
Sonny Eliot's Forecast 11/4
Sonny does a take on biscuits that bake, and words of wisdom from old Abe Snake.
Dave Bing 11/4
Doug Rothwell, President and CEO of Business Leaders of Michigan, comments on the election of Dave Bing to a four year term as Mayor and its meaning for Detroit.
The Feldman Report-PM 11/04
The economic squeeze play brings out the best in Metro Detroiters.
Chrysler Group - 5-Year Plan (Part 2) 11/04
CEO of Chrysler Group, Sergio Marchionne, plans to release details of the eagerly awaited 2010-2014 business plan at a briefing for analysts and reporters at the company's Auburn Hills headquarters.
Chrysler Group - 5-Year Plan (Part 1) 11/04
CEO of Chrysler Group, Sergio Marchionne, plans to release details of the eagerly awaited 2010-2014 business plan at a briefing for analysts and reporters at the company's Auburn Hills headquarters.
Veterans Day 2009- Before "Democracy's Arsenal"-1104
Detroit was a hotbed of the American antiwar movement when the dictators first went on the march
Veterans Day 2009- Tigers & Lions At War-1104
Captain Ty Cobb had 3 brushes with death while Frankie Sinkwich spent his Detroit football career trying to get into battle
World News Roundup: 11/04/09
Republicans win both races for governor. 30 years since the Iran hostage crisis. Better news about job cuts. CBS News Correspondent Nick Young has today's World News Roundup.
Election 09' - Dave Bing
Election 09 is in the books and Dave Bing remains Detroit's mayor for the next four years. Bing won his fourth election of the year beating Tom Barrow. WWJ talked with the mayor
November 20, 2006
Today's Worldwide Automotive Report looks at possible plant closings at Chrysler and GM's feelings about being number 2 worldwide. We also talk with the top marketer at Lincoln Mercury about a unique new web venture.

November 17, 2006
Today's Worldwide Automotive Report looks at Carlos Ghosn's appearance before the Detroit Economic Club. We also check the days auto headlines.

November 16, 2006
In today's Worldwide Automotive Report, we look at delays for Ford's new crossover and the coming unveiling of Buick's new crossover. We also check the rest of the days automotive headlines.

November 15, 2006
Today's Worldwide Automotive Report takes an in depth look at the White House Automotive Summit.

November 14, 2006
Today's Worldwide Automotive Report takes a special preview look at the White House Automotive Summit.

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