Will the Big 3 automakers build a new auto plant

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John McElroy discusses the reluctance of major automakers to build new plants amid declining car sales.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there are fewer people buying cars and other factors that could make Ford, GM and Stellantis reluctant to build a new plant. LAKE ORION - APRIL 23: The GM Orion Assembly Plant sign is shown April 23, 2009 in Lake Orion, Michigan. According to to reports, GM is planning to shut down most of its U.S. plants for up to nine weeks this summer in an effort to reduce its backlog inventory of vehicles. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

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Guest: John McElroy

Topics covered

• automotive industry
• auto plants
• market trends
• Ford
• GM
• Stellantis
• car sales

Keywords

• automakers
• new auto plant
• car sales
• Ford
• GM
• Stellantis
• market analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ford, GM, Stellantis

Places: Lake Orion

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