Automotive Insight

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the auto industry accounts for five percent of the gross national product, and it's also critical to the U.S. defense industry.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Jaguar has new campaigns that are the riskiest gamble any car company has undertaken.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports corporate executives know how to manage finances, but many don't know how to manage people. The U.S. Marine Corps has a leadership class that could help.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there are two government agencies regulating the same thing, but with different regulations.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says he's not surprised that Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned, because many people were upset with him.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports 100 years ago Ford used all parts of a tree for their cars and other products.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says since the fatality rate on roads is higher than in years past, it's time for automakers to implement vehicle to vehicle technology.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there are three assembly plants in Germany where BMWs drive themselves off the assembly line. Toyota is looking to do the same.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports one China expert expects Mexico to put new tariffs on Chinese cars.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports one of the most iconic auto brands is moving to electric cars, but will it help the company survive?

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Toyota is looking to cut costs by working directly with tier 2 suppliers.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports autonomous cars are getting to be much safer thanks to generative AI.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports American car dealers would be interested in getting a Chinese car franchise because it may worth a fortune in the future.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports electric vehicles and the way candidates unveiled or reacted to them in political ads played a part in this year's election.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says some car companies give suppliers 4,000 pages of specifications and projects would go faster if there weren't so many.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy has a list of features that automakers can cut in order to lower the cost of vehicles. They include getting rid of the beeping when a seatbelt isn't buckled.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers should not try to explain extended range electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, but instead tell buyers what those vehicles can do.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the auto industry faces changes, and some could be major, with the new Trump administration.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports unboxed assembly is a new way to build a car and at three companies are looking at the application.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports recruiting auto designers to Detroit is easier thanks to the city's amazing resurgence.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the prices of new cars are causing people to hold off on buying a new vehicle and that is hurting new car sales.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the National Auto Dealers Association is ready to fight the Scout brand which wants to have its EVs sold without dealers.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports electronic architecture is changing and cloud computing for cars could be a game changer.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports software defined vehicles could bring new features for drivers and bring in billions of dollars for the auto industry.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the auto industry could face massive fines due to emissions mandates going into effect next year.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports China's auto industry could be headed for trouble as only two companies are profitable.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports analysts say automakers should be trying to shorten the number of lines of code, rather than brag about having the most.

Better late than never. WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports NASCAR has declared Bobby Allison the winner of a race in 1971.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports General Motors and Magna have created a software store that should help speed along projects.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the U.S. dominates when it comes to automotive grade chips and software and that's why China imports 90% of those.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports work is underway on what could be battery break-throughs that are cheaper and could provide more range.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Stellantis and Ford have made moves to give them some leverage if there is a UAW strike in the future.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports at some point General Motors and Ford will have to take a stand after slashing their global footprint.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Toyota is considering a move to make only all hybrid and electric vehicles and that could give the automaker a leg up on their competition.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports none of the lobbyists for the auto industry work together, but if they did various issues may be resolved.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports rebates for EV's may be dropped or lowered starting in January.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports EV batteries are too expensive, but the cost of making them is going down.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports one analyst says the way to beat China in battery production is to focus on battery cells and not do everything in-house.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports foreign automakers are making production gains in North America.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the EPA has made some changes to regulations regarding electric vehicles.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Chinese automakers spend less on research and development, but using common parts allows them to make more cars quicker.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says red tape in gaining permits could be holding up the expansion of electric vehicle charging stations.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Chinese automakers are innovating faster than the Big 3 including one electric crossover where people knock on the hood twice to open the frunk.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports while many people say cars powered by piston engines will be going away, they likely will be around until the next century.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports capital spending is leaving the auto industry and that could create problems.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Stellantis made an unusual move in going public about a search for a new CEO.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the Hague has banned advertising of ICE vehicles.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the pickup pecking order is changing.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the U.S. has taken steps to make sure any connected or autonomous Chinese cars from coming to America.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says one longtime auto executive has some ideas on how the Detroit 3 can compete with China, including learning more about their corporate structure.