Mercedes using a new wild and crazy EV motor

Mercedes using a new wild and crazy EV motor

Author: Audacy December 3, 2025 Duration: 1:04
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Mercedes is getting ready to use a new kind of electric motor in one of its EVs.

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Legacy specs hindering Detroit automakers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the Big Three should burn their legacy specs because they are leaving them tangled in red tape.
Automakers make billions from service parts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports big automakers are leaving some money on the table when it comes to car, truck and SUV repairs. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Classic cars are exempt from auto tariffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports imported classic cars are exempt from the tariffs imposed by President Trump. (Photo: Getty Images)
Will Chrysler go back to being Chrysler? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the former CEO of Stellantis says you shouldn't be surprised if the automaker is broken up, and Chrysler ends up with American ownership. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Stellantis to use Niron magnets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Stellantis has a new work-around to get magnets for new vehicles and EVs.
Auto tariffs top $10.6 billion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…