Robotaxis could hurt new car sales

Robotaxis could hurt new car sales

Author: Audacy March 20, 2026 Duration: 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Uber announced it is teaming up with Rivian to make 50,000 robotaxis — and that will have a significant impact on new car sales. (PHOTO: A Zoox robotaxi is seen driving on November 19, 2025 in San Francisco, California. By Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Ford reverses course on electric vehicles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ford is taking a significant hit to its balance sheet as it shifts electric vehicle programs and other automakers may have to do the same.
Ford targets Toyota in mid-sized pickups [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports while Toyota is dominating the mid-sized truck market, Ford is expanding its lineup to close the gap.
A comeback for station wagons? Fat chance! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the U.S. Transportation Secretary thinks station wagons will make a comeback because of the easing of fuel economy standards. But McElroy says the problem is fuel economy wasn't the…
Toyota takes aim at the Corvette [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the layout of a new sports car from Toyota, the GR GT, is very similar to the Corvette.