Automotive Insight
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The auto industry is all about performance and muscle cars, but that wasn't the case in 1957
The Big 3 all want to use more robots
No, it's not a kill switch
Ferrari makes cars that will run forever
EU needs to protect its auto industry
Electric vehicle sales start to make a comeback
Different specifications for autos means everything is more expensive
Magna CEO has ideas on how auto industry leaders can make decisions faster
China establishes 4 tier program to make factories more automated
Concerns about another chip shortage amid AI craze
Stellantis reorganization could save automaker a ton of money
The mid-size pickup segment is getting flooded
Trump administration opens the door a crack to Chinese cars
Ferrari looks to attract different buyers with new Luce EV
There's a down side to China coming out with new cars so quickly
Stellantis sets ambitious turnaround plan
Fisker auto owners hack their own cars
AI is the next big thing in cars
First gas, now oil change prices are about to increase
Forget generative AI! What about quantum computing?
Car repossessions hit 1.7 million last year
Ford's reorganization is all about speed, quality and costs
Detroit auto companies called on to help US military
Ford and GM need to collaborate
Designers can make cars more affordable
Auto businesses brag about strong finances, but all are adjusted numbers
US automakers need to go back 30 years to learn how to compete with Chinese
The CEOs of auto companies make millions and many don't like it
Automakers now designing cars to be disassembled
China's electric vehicle price war is back
GM, Ford, Stellantis rethink passenger cars
China's auto industry appears headed for a major restructuring
Warranty and recall costs are skyrocketing
A new car company in Saudi Arabia will make an EV
Software defined vehicles are hot topic in the auto industry
Info from automakers on remanufacturing is tough to find
Change coming to residual value of electric vehicles
bonusWWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the resale values of used electric vehicles are expected to improve because of a lack of incentives and subsidies.
Will the Big 3 automakers build a new auto plant
bonusWWJ 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)
The feds want to raise gas taxes and fees
bonusWWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the federal gas tax has not gone up in 33 years, but that will change.
High gas prices have car shoppers hunting for EVs
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the war in Iran, and its impact on gas prices all over the world, could be the tipping point that pushes more people into electric cars. (Photo by Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)
Ford CEO earns more compensation despite record recalls
bonusWWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ford CEO Jim Farley received a bigger bonus this year because, despite spending $5.2 billion, recall and warranty spending went down. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Detroit Big 3 need to work together to compete against the Chinese
bonusWWJ auto analyst John McElroy tells about a new report that shows the Detroit three automakers should be competing as a region, not as stand alone companies. (Photo: The Chinese producer of electric cars BYD presents its vehicles (EV) on the 2nd day of the IAA MOBILITY 2025 automobile fair on September 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany. By Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
As robotaxis become more popular, auto sales could drop by 30 percent
bonusWWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports on new research that says robotaxis could cut car sales by 30% by 2035 and that will affect auto companies, suppliers and auto dealers. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
GM spent $10 billion trying to develop robotaxis. Now what?
General Motors spent a fortune trying to develop autonomous cars, before it shut the operation down. But WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy says you may see remnants of it driving around Detroit. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
New models planned for the Chrysler brand
bonusWWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there is a lot going on at Chrysler which is a shadow of itself, but one executive says the brand is alive and well. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Report reveals which cars are involved in the most fatal crashes
WWJ Automotive Analyst John McElroy says you might be surprised when you hear which model vehicles are most commonly involved in deadly accidents, according to a new report. (Photo: Getty Images)
Stellantis design team using AI for communication
bonusWWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the design team at Stellantis in Auburn Hills is using artificial intelligence to communicate with executives within the company.
Robotaxis could hurt new car sales
bonusWWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Uber announced it is teaming up with Rivian to make 50,000 robotaxis — and that will have a significant impact on new car sales. (PHOTO: A Zoox robotaxi is seen driving on November 19, 2025 in San Francisco, California. By Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Automakers have to decide buy or make autonomous technology
bonusWWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there is a big debate in the auto industry about whether they should buy autonomous technology from a supplier, or make it themselves.
Two new sensors could help detect drunk driving
bonusWWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy reports Congress has mandated that automakers install sensors to stop people from driving drunk. Two sensors are under consideration. One is touch-based. The other uses infrared light to analyze the driver's breath. (Photo: Getty Images)