John McElroy

Host, 'Autoline Detroit'

Guest

Veteran automotive journalist and host of the television program Autoline Detroit, which airs on public television in the Detroit area, nationally on the Speed Channel and online at AutolineDetroit.TV

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President Obama says he  does not want to run a big automaker , but the federal government could end up owning 50% of General Motors.

Today, It's Chrysler... Tomorrow, GM?

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Urban cowboys in pickups and SUV's are a thing of the past.  More and more customers don't even talk about power any more.

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Urban cowboys in pickups and SUV's are a thing of the past.  More and more customers don't even talk about power any more.

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