Some people are upset over the Chinese ties these plants have, but WWJ's Jon McElroy says that it's not necessarily a bad thing. 

Auto Insight: Michigan is getting two batteries plants with Chinese ties

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Would Americans consider buying Chinese brand cars? You may be surprised by results of a new survey. 
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Young Americans are very open to Chinese cars

At the Indy 500 last Sunday, all the cars ran on Firestone fires made from the waste materials that come from making palm oil. 

Firestone developing race tires that use renewable materials

A lofty goal, Mazda wants no fatalities in its cars by 2040. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Auto Insight: Mazda aiming for zero fatalities by 2040

After making shareholders millions, Tesla's stocks are plummeting. 

Auto Insight: Tesla market cap plummets

On a new Automotive Insight, WWJ Business Analyst Jon McIlroy says consumers shopping for a new vehicle need to think about more than just the price of the vehicle itself. With insurance rates on the rise, the car you buy can impact your insurance rates.

Auto Insight: Michigan is getting two batteries plants with Chinese ties

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