Automotive Insight
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Auto Insight: Autonomous taxis could start popping up around the country
bonusYou 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.
Auto Insight: Ford Ranger is coming after the Toyota Tacoma
bonusThe Tacoma is #1 in the world in mid-sized pickups, but Ford looks to change that. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: EPA making moves to assure gas supply holds out
bonusEPA 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.
Auto Insight: Leasing is an EV tax credit loophole
bonusYou want a foreign EV? But you also want that tax credit? Turns out leasing is a massive loophole. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Toyota looks to take advantage of demographic changes
bonusToyota is shifting its marketing to focus on black, Hispanic and Asian demographics. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insights: Are automakers getting ready for an economic downturn?
bonusFord, GM, and Stellantis are all slashing thousands of employees. Are they preparing for an economic downturn? WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Automakers copying Tesla's technique
bonusAutomakers are copying Tesla's 'gigacasters' as they help cut costs. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: BMWs may soon let you turn your car with your eyes
bonusBMW's new autonomous technology allows you to change lanes by simply looking where you want to go. WWJ's John McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Your cars are collecting data on you
bonusLike it or not, your car is collecting data on you to help improve the future models.
Auto Insight: UAW sets its bargaining goals
bonusIn a recent interview, new UAW President Shawn Fain laid out his bargaining goals for the UAW.
Auto Insight: Ford has to rethink it's approach to China
bonusFord is finding the Chinese market is completely saturated, so it's trying to rethink its approach. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: How today's EVs can avoid the mistakes of 100 years ago
bonusStanley Steamer was once a world famous car alternative, but the business went under. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains why.
Auto Insight: Despite sky high prices, about 3M people will pay cash for their car
bonusInflation is driving car prices sky high, but this is actually causing MORE people to pay in cash. WWJ's John McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Gasoline demand has reached its peaked
bonusGasoline demand has peaked, but will never reach this summit again. WWJ's John McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Where did Ford the get idea for the assembly line?
bonusFord was the first automaker to use the assembly line, but they were inspired by another industry. WWJ's Jon McElroy has the details.
Auto Insight: EV rare-earth minerals may already by sitting around
bonusThe rare-earth minerals needed for EVs may have already been inadvertently mined out of the ground. WWJ's John McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Despite fears of recession, new car sales still going strong
bonusDespite fears of a recession, 1st quarter new car sales report had a strong showing. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Industry: Who spends the most on R&D?
bonusBeing innovative takes time and money. In 2022, who spent more on research and development? WWJ's Jon McElroy has the answer.
Auto Insight: Toyota struggled in North America last year
bonusDespite strong profits from GM, Ford, and Stellantis, Toyota lost money -- why? WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Average American can't afford a new car
bonusThe average American can't afford a new car. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains why.
Auto Insight: Your cellphone could make your car semi-autonomous
bonusWant a semi-autonomous car without shelling out the money for it? For only $1500 your cell phone can do it for you. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Hyliion's range extender is 3D printed
bonusHyliion has created an EV range extender that is 3D printed. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains how that's possible.
Auto Insight: Lithium prices cratering in China
bonusLithium prices is down 34% since last month in China. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Ford and GM going head-to-head in the hands-free market
bonusFord and GM both claim they have the edge over the other in the hand-free arm race. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Dodge will launch new car 'Hornet'
bonusDodge will be introducing the 'Hornet', the brands first new model in over a decade. WWJ's Jon McElroy with more.
Auto Insight: GM using the sound of the sun to give EVs that classic sound
bonusIn an effort to give EVs the classic sound of its ICE predecessors, GM has put unusual sounds into their cars speakers. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Automakers pushing back on EU's future emission standards
bonusEU wants to cut all car emissions by 2035, but some automakers worry that it will cost their company jobs. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: America's days of easy fracking may be over
bonusAn American journal is claiming fracking is coming to an end. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains how that impacts the auto industry.
Auto Insight: UAW negotiations will be contentious
bonusNo matter who becomes president, this fall's contract negotiations will be contentious. WWJ's John McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: U.S. cutting allies some EV slack
bonusThe Biden Administration decided to cut its allies some slack with the Inflation Reduction Act. WWJ's John McElroy explains how.
Auto Insight: GM, Ford, and Stellantis are encouraging people to leave -- why?
bonusThe Big 3 are trying to get thousands of employees to leave the company to get ahead of a possible recession, and a transition to EV technology. WWJ's John McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: Cars are getting close to being fully autonomous
bonusMost manufacturers have some type of self-driving software these days, but most still require driver attention. But that is beginning to change. WWJ's John McElroy has more.
Auto Insight: 69% of people against subscription based car features
bonusAuto companies have their eyes on heated seats and heated steering wheels by subscription, but many are pushing back. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.