Automotive Insight

Some of the most beautiful cars you'll see at the Dream Cruise aren't the classics, but the customs. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Woodward Dream Cruise sparks the age old debate, preserve or restore? WWJ's John McElroy has more.

One of the coolest things about the Woodward Dream Cruise is the sheer variety of cars that show up. WWJ's John McElroy has the details.

General Motors is making bi-directional charging a standard feature on all new electronic vehicles. Which means you can use the EV to feed power back into your home say, during a power outage. On a new Automotive Insight, John McElroy says this could be a game changer.

Pepsi's test run with Tesla's semi-trucks was a success, and their poised to buy more. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

COVID and the chip shortage has already put suppliers under a strain, a UAW strike could cripple them. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

UAW's president Shawn Fain is asking for everything and more. WWJ's John Gilbert has the details.

When people buy EVs, they are very likely to do so again. WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy has more. (Photo: Getty Images)

GM was going to axe the Bolt from it's lineup, but decided against it last minute. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.

GM has been slower than other automakers at rolling out EVs, and it turns out its because they have been making the batteries by hand. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

There are now 3 separate occasions of ships carrying EVs catching on fire. WWJ's John McElroy explains how this could be detrimental for the EV export industry.

In areas where water usage is scarce, there could be a new alternative to washing your car! WWJ's John McElroy has more.

BYD is now the top selling car company in China, and it is even out selling Tesla in the electric car market. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

A California company called Orbis has invented a metal ring that would replace rotors on cars. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Passenger cars aren't going away, despite how far down their sales are. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

The motions are underway for the UAW as they begin contract negotiations with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. On a new Automotive Insight, WWJ's John McElroy says while the UAW will undoubtedly make financial headway for their members, they could go to far, forcing automakers into being uncompetitive globally.

The prices of used cars are coming down, and that's a sign the chip shortage is coming to an end. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

When EV sales hit 20% market share, automakers could start merging their ICE operations. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

New car sales are coming in far stronger than anyone expected. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains what that could mean for the economy.

The rarest car in the Henry Ford Museum will surprise you. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

With the nations fleet of cars getting older on average, car repair shops expecting to see strong business. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

With Tesla locking up the giga casting market, Toyota decided to make its own. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

China now exports more vehicles than any other countries, and America could be next on their list. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Stellantis has invoked critical plant status. The move appears to be preemptive against a potential strike later in the year. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

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.

New distracted driving law in Michigan has been years in the making. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Stellantis has stopped sending dealers in 14 states gas-only vehicles. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains why.

Some automakers are offering unlimited EV charging, and that is ruining the experience for other drivers. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

For decades GM banned any of it's brands from motor car racing, but that didn't stop some engineers from doing so clandestinely. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Despite the hype surrounding EVs, GM, Ford and Stellantis are still investing big money into internal combustion engines. WWJ's Jon McElroy has the details.

The transition to EVs will be hard on the automotive industry, but Michigan is actually well positioned to make that change. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

While other manufacturers are giving up on the idea of autonomous vehicles, GM is forging ahead, seeing it as a big revenue opportunity. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Last week the EPA announced that the U.S. has cut greenhouse emissions 17% since 2005 despite millions of more people and a 90% increase in the economy. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

For Q1 2023 Tesla's Model Y is #1 in car sales, the first time an EV has ever reached that milestone. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

The EPA published its annual Air Quality Report, and compared to 1970 air pollutants are down 78%. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

While it is still unknown how fast consumers will switch to EVs, commercial businesses seem to be much more open to it. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

EVs are overall more environmentally friendly, but one big issue remains -- The batteries. WWJ's Jon McElroy has the details.

Elon Musk used to brag about how he never had to advertise for Tesla, but with competition rising, it seems his opinion on that has changed. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Giga casters make building new cars much cheaper, but replacing them is not, and insurance companies fear they may become a 'repair nightmare'. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Ford has begun 'test driving' direct sales of cars to consumers in Europe. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

EV automakers such as Tesla are hurting car dealerships with their direct to customer sales model. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

You can already get 'robo-taxis' in San Fransico, Phoenix and Austin. But soon they'll appear in more cities across the country. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

The Tacoma is #1 in the world in mid-sized pickups, but Ford looks to change that. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

EPA is allowing for more Ethanol to be used in gas this summer, to make sure there isn't a gas shortage. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

You want a foreign EV? But you also want that tax credit? Turns out leasing is a massive loophole. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Toyota is shifting its marketing to focus on black, Hispanic and Asian demographics. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Ford, GM, and Stellantis are all slashing thousands of employees. Are they preparing for an economic downturn? WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Automakers are copying Tesla's 'gigacasters' as they help cut costs. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

BMW's new autonomous technology allows you to change lanes by simply looking where you want to go. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Like it or not, your car is collecting data on you to help improve the future models.