Automotive Insight

People who wanted an EV likely already have one. So how do you sell them to people who don't? WWJ's John McElroy has more. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Full size pickups are starting to slip, but this isn't a surprise. WWJ's John McElroy has more. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Tesla changed the game, and made claims that it wouldn't behave like a legacy automaker — but now it is. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

In Australia, Kangaroos cause a lot of car accidents. So VW is trying to find a solution. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Chrysler, once a major player in the U.S., could fall to 6th amongst automakers. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

EV sales projected to pick up steam in the second half in 2024, and that's largely thanks to GM. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Tesla is the first automaker to attempt 'steer by wire', and due to this they are installing double redundancy. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Build Your Dreams just broke into the ranks as a top 10 car company last year, and it's only growing. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

On a new Automotive Insight, WWJ's Jon McIlroy says one of the most common complaints he gets are about headlights that blind other drivers. But McIlory says a company called Forvia is making the next generation of headlights that won't offend other drivers.

Cars are heavily regulated to restrict greenhouses gases, but they aren't the mode of transportation that does the most damage. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

A new study shows that EVs are 70% cleaner across their lifetime than internal combustion engines. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

China's auto industry is booming, but it also is oversaturated, and WWJ's John McElroy says that that could be its downfall.

Ford completely redesigned the Ranger. WWJ's John McElroy explores his biggest takeaway.

A new study shows that despite Michigan's roads being bad, they're not even close to being the worst in the nation. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Tesla's ability to update cars over the air has been a huge money saver, yet their warrant costs are still higher than GM and Stellantis. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.

Software-define vehicles are the hottest auto industry buzzword. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Electric cars cause a lot of interference with the AM frequency, so EV makers want to get rid of it. WWJ's John McElroy explains why they shouldn't.

Tesla's success is tied to its 'first principles'. WWJ's John McElroy explains.

With the rise of EVs from other automakers, Tesla finally feels pressure to advertise their products. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

We're starting to see cracks in China's auto industry. WWJ's Murray Feldman explains what that could mean.

An investment frenzy into EVs is taking off in the U.S. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.

The U.S. has new technology ready to hit the streets, but regulators take too long to give it the 'O.K.' WWJ's John McElroy has more.

AV's are the new hot thing automakers are developing, with U.S. and China competing for the technological lead. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Vehicles are 25% while only contributing a 6% bigger footprint, according to the EPA. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

EV sales growth is slowing down, but it is still growing. WWJ's John McElroy explains.

GM & Ford are actually smaller than they were a decade ago. What are they doing about it? WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Tesla makes more money per car than GM and Ford, because it builds most of its parts in-house. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

The Japanese yen has plummeted in value, and that helps Toyota. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

We have the final revenue numbers for the GM and Ford from 2023. So who did better? WWJ's Murray Feldman has more.

Auto industry is experiencing building resentment over what they claim is 'over regulation'. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Due to the rise in EVs, platinum and palladium prices are dropping. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Ford's refresh of the Explorer is a sign of things to come. WWJ's John McElroy has the details.

Hydrogen tanks typically come in cylinders, which can be really awkward to place in a car. WWJ's John McElroy reports that the French company Forvia may have come up with a solution.

Automakers are toying with the idea of a 'digital twin' for every car off the production line. WWJ's John McElroy explains.

There has been a lot of talk about hydrogen powered cars, but the gas is hard to ship. WWJ's John McElroy explains GM is working on a solution.

Yanfeng GUTTED the interior of a car, creating a vehicle with a ton of space. WWJ"s John McElroy has more. (Photo: Getty Images)

Cars have a lot of computers and software now, so automakers are going crazy trying to solve intermittent electronic problems. But WWJ's John McElroy shares how a local company is solving the problem.

It can take automakers up to years to develop software for their vehicles. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

SDVs are becoming more and more popular, as automakers are obsessed with changing traditional knobs for screens. WWJ's John McElroy has more. (Photo: Getty Images)

In three years all cars are supposed to be able to detect drunk driving. But what if in an emergency you have to, and now you can't? WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Congress wants mandatory drunk driving detection in cars, but is it feasible? WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Foreign-owned car companies now hold 3 of the top 5 in the US market. WWJ's John McElroy has the details.

Some EV makers are dumping their direct sales model and turning to dealers instead. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Ford's CEO is also a successful podcaster who has been able to secure several A-list celebrities. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Car thieves car steal your car using your fob, without physically having it. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Whenever AVs crash, it makes headlines. But does reality match the narrative? WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Automakers are using generative AI to slash R&D costs, but there is a danger in doing so. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Have you ever wondered why you'll see ads for cars with model years for the following year, not the one you're in? WWJ's John McElroy explains why.

Hyundai is working on a new tire and wheel combo that utilizes shape memory alloy to change your tires shape with one button. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

People either love or hate the Tesla Cybertruck, but one thing is for certain, it is the most technologically advanced car on the market. WWJ's John McElroy has more.