Easing specifications could help domestic automakers

Easing specifications could help domestic automakers

Author: Audacy October 22, 2025 Duration: 1:09
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers should throw out their legacy specifications if they want to catch up with the Chinese.

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Auto tariffs top $10.6 billion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the price of tariffs for automakers has increased to more than $10.6 billion and automakers are likely to raise prices. Consumers will ultimately pay for tariffs. (Photo: Getty Image…
Electric vehicle incentives have not ended [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports incentives for electric cars are not going away thanks to a deal cut between the IRS and GM and Ford and other car companies who are offering incentives on their own. (Photo: Getty I…
Gas engines will be around for decades [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports it will take years before all gasoline powered vehicles are scrapped.
U.S. market share winners and losers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports General Motors, Hyundai and Toyota are tops when it comes to gaining market share, but those that aren't may be providing the best deals.
Wixom based company working on carbon capture technology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a company called Remora, which is based in Wixom, is working on carbon capture technology for diesel locomotives and diesel semi trucks.
Subprime car loans send warning signs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:59
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports car loan delinquencies are causing some concern. (Photo: Getty Images)