Jeff Gilbert
@jefferygilbert.bsky.social
Auto Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950 and CBS Newsradio. President, North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year.
Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, Class of 2024.
Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame, Class of 2024.
Why is Ford launching a massive new ad campaign? See the commercial and hear from those behind it www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Get Ready! Get Set! New Ford ad campaign will be everywhere!
Ford unveils its first marketing campaign in a decade. Ready, Set, Ford is an attempt to show customers using their Ford vehicles in different situations.
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September 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Why is Ford launching a massive new ad campaign? See the commercial and hear from those behind it www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Several top brands will return to the Detroit Auto Show. @WWJ950 www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Detroit Three and Toyota Return to Auto Show
The Detroit Auto Show announces that Ford, GM Stellantis and Toyota will exhibit at the show next January. They are in the process of talking with other manufacturers
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September 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Several top brands will return to the Detroit Auto Show. @WWJ950 www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Todays Car Chronicles on @WWJ950 features the return of the Ram Hemi—with more online including a video and podcast www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
That thing got a Hemi? It does now! Popular Ram pickup engine returns
The Ram light duty pickup with the popular hemi engine is now shipping to customers. The engine is back after Ram learned that forty percent of pickup buyers wanted a V8
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September 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Todays Car Chronicles on @WWJ950 features the return of the Ram Hemi—with more online including a video and podcast www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
It looks like the looming end of tax credits pushed August EV sales into record territory www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
EV sales hit a record pace in August, as the end approaches for federal tax credits
GM sold a record 21 thousand electric vehicles in August. The company believes the total number of ev sales for the month also set a record.
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September 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It looks like the looming end of tax credits pushed August EV sales into record territory www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
On this Labor Day, we take a look at the UAW’s impact over its 90 year history and some of the future challenges the union faces www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
The UAW looks to its future and its past this Labor Day, as it celebrates its 90th birthday.
We take a look at the 90th anniversary of the UAW’s founding. What has been its impact on the auto industry and American life? What challenges does it face in the near future?
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September 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
On this Labor Day, we take a look at the UAW’s impact over its 90 year history and some of the future challenges the union faces www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Breaking on @WWJ950 —a $36 million dollar loss, as Ford posts record revenues www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Recalls and tariffs have a big impact Ford's second quarter earnings.
Ford posts a small loss, despite record revenues. Also expects two billion in tariff costs this year. Says they are working with administration
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July 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Breaking on @WWJ950 —a $36 million dollar loss, as Ford posts record revenues www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Up early covering some tough financial news from carmaker Stellantis for @WWJ950 www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Stellantis posts big first half losses, says tariffs will add to costs in the second half.
Stellantis says it lost a lot of money in the first half. Expects a better first half but still says tariffs will cost it billions for the full year
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July 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Up early covering some tough financial news from carmaker Stellantis for @WWJ950 www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
A look at what I did during my time away from the AutoBeat the past week or so youtu.be/7R4BtPvURyg?...
2025 James Bond Vacation
YouTube video by Jeff Gilbert
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July 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A look at what I did during my time away from the AutoBeat the past week or so youtu.be/7R4BtPvURyg?...
As Volunteer President of @NACTOY I’m proud to announce we’ve added four new jurors to our panel of 50 journalists who decide North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year northamericancaroftheyear.org/nactoy-welco...
NACTOY Welcomes Four New Jurors - North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year
New jurors Jason Fogelson, Petrina Gentile, Matthew Guy and Tom Voelk will bring their auto industry knowledge and viewpoints to the North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards™ as the newest appo...
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July 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
As Volunteer President of @NACTOY I’m proud to announce we’ve added four new jurors to our panel of 50 journalists who decide North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year northamericancaroftheyear.org/nactoy-welco...
Does it really, really bug you when you need to use a touch screen to do simple things in your car? You’re not alone @WWJ950 www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Drivers say "enough is enough" with controls on touch screens. One of the takeaways from JD Power Quality Study
JD Power Study of vehicle quality puts Lexus first, Nissan top market brand. GM and Ford also do well. Customers still have issues with too much info and controls on touch screens.
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June 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Does it really, really bug you when you need to use a touch screen to do simple things in your car? You’re not alone @WWJ950 www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
I had an opportunity to see the first version of the Ford Explorer targeted to people who want to go off road. The Explorer Tremor bit.ly/3HTMPzm
When you really want to take your Ford Explorer off-road, the company brings out a new "Tremor Explorer"
The Tremor Explorer is a new Ford vehicle aimed at off roaders, who also want a comfortable daily driver. It’s a mass market SUV at people who are part of an outdoor lifestyle
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June 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I had an opportunity to see the first version of the Ford Explorer targeted to people who want to go off road. The Explorer Tremor bit.ly/3HTMPzm
Which vehicles are the “Most American.” There’s a new list, and we’ll tell you about it on @WWJ950 www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
American made vehicles don't always come from Detroit 3 brands. Tesla and Honda dominate new list
Tesla finishes in the top four places of the annual cars.com list of most american vehicles. Honda does well. Jeep Gladiator best Detroit Three product
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June 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Which vehicles are the “Most American.” There’s a new list, and we’ll tell you about it on @WWJ950 www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Ford launches a big charitable push callled “Building Together.” www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Ford launches a new all out effort to work with charitable organizations and dealers to help communities
Ford combines with Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity, Team Rubicon and the American Red Cross to launch a new philanthropic effort called Working Together
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June 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Ford launches a big charitable push callled “Building Together.” www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
GM to make $4 billion US investment and move Blazer and Equinox production from Mexico to US www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
GM Makes 4 Billion In Investments, Moves Products Back from Mexico
GM is investing four billion dollars in US plants over next two years, amid tariff pressure from President Trump. Orion plant will make SUV’s and pickups. Blazer and Equinox will be made in U.S.
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June 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
GM to make $4 billion US investment and move Blazer and Equinox production from Mexico to US www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
It’s a new performance vehicle from
Cadillac, and it’s electric www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Cadillac, and it’s electric www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Cadillac says electric vehicles can be fast, as it introduces powerful, new OPTIQ-V
Cadillac’s OPTIQ-V is the latest performance vehicle from the luxury brand. It adds horsepower to Cadillac’s entry level EV, and shows that electric vehicles can be fun to drive.
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June 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It’s a new performance vehicle from
Cadillac, and it’s electric www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Cadillac, and it’s electric www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
It’s a “Hands Free Holiday Road Trip” on @WWJ950 What it’s really like to use Ford’s latest edition of BlueCruise on a long trip www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...
Hands-free driving with Ford's BlueCruise tech — How does it do on a road trip?
The mission: Drive as many hands-free miles as possible. The vehicle: A 2025 Lincoln Navigator with BlueCruise 1.4. WWJ Auto Beat reporter Jeff Gilbert tells us how it went.
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May 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It’s a “Hands Free Holiday Road Trip” on @WWJ950 What it’s really like to use Ford’s latest edition of BlueCruise on a long trip www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...