# US automakers need to go back 30 years to learn how to compete with Chinese

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Podcast: [Automotive Insight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-insight-552759)
Published: 2026-05-01T20:29:32+00:00
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## Resource

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says a playbook from 30 years ago could be used by American car executives to compete with the Chinese.

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