Automotive Insight

Automakers will offer incentives to try and draw people into buying EVs. One incentive is free EV charging, but that feature turns some people in 'charger hogs'. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

It's a well known fact that EV ranges diminish in the cold. But there are some advantages to driving in them in the winter! WWJ's John McElroy has more. (Photo: Getty Images)

Chinese automakers selling in Mexico tariff free, and could use it as a springboard into the US market. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

The demand for oil is dropping globally due to the increased use of EVs! WWJ's John McElroy has more.

GM is struggling to sell EVs right now, but they believe a future price drop will help solve that issue. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Even though new car sales up in the U.S. are up 11% in 2023, Jeep sales are down 9%. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.

Detroit has become the first American city to build a road that can charge EVs. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

GM is considering bringing hybrids back into its lineup after they got red-hot, and the EV markets growth slowed. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Once considered a joke, Chinese automakers are now looked to as a benchmark others looked to. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Automakers ignored the mid-sized pickup for years, but not Toyota. Now, other automakers are trying Toyota's success. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Stellantis thinks it can make millions by remanufacturing old car parts. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Are steering wheels losing popularity? Some automakers are turning to the yoke. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

In Germany, you can lease a Mercedes on your phone. WWJ's John McElroy thinks this idea will catch on.

EV innovation continues as automakers continue to transition. The next innovation may come with an increase in voltage. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Ford says it's engineers are tired of waiting for feedback. So, WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy says the company will start equipping cars with the technology to give instant feedback on things they like and don't like about their vehicle.

Tesla is the world leader in 'gigacasting', which is a new and efficient way to produce car chassis. But, WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy says the secret to General Motors catching Tesla is a company based in Livonia.

Vehicle to vehicle communication is a wireless technology that has been around for years that would prevent cars from crashing into each other. On a new Auto Insight, WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy says that technology should be mandatory.

Renault, a French automaker, are giving their workers free shares in the company. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.

Crash test dummies come in all shapes and sizes, and almost all of them are made in Farmington Hills. They aren't cheap either. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

EVs don't turn a profit right now, but at a certain point the scales will tip. When will that be? WWJ's Murray Feldman has more.

The cowl of the car is where the windshield wipers rest, but the cowl actually affects much more of a car's design then you would think. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

On a new Auto Insight, WWJ's Jon McElroy says that if you keep your hands at the 8 and 4 o'clock positions on the steering wheel, you run a greater risk of injury in an crash. The 10 and 2 o'clock positions are safer and also tend to be more comfortable.

Automakers are attempting to make their cars lighter to meet ever stricter fuel standards. But that has an unintended side effect, it makes cars noisier on the inside. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

Automakers are using every aerodynamic trick they know of as regulations tighten up. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Despite reports that sales are slowing, Q3 earnings show EV sales are still the fastest growing segment of the auto industry.

Despite being around for over 100 years, internal combustion engines are still horribly inefficient at converting fuel into energy. WWJ's John McElroy explains why that probably wont improve.

EVs are being adopted at different rates in different regions, so what's stopping the grid from being upgraded to support them? WWJ's John McElroy has more.

The world may be pivoting towards electric vehicles, but that doesn't mean ICE innovation will end. WWJ's John McElroy explains how hydrogen could be the future.

Illegal drag racing has been an issue in Detroit for quite some time, but could building public tracks fix that? WWJ's John McElroy has more.

The supplier sector is attempting to realign and absorb other production companies, and this will have a huge impact on auto industry. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

The UAW strike is really starting to hurt the big three, and this has proved beneficial for Hyundai. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Suppliers are using a new term, 'sunset pricing'. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

While automakers transition to EVs, they'll need to work with local utility companies for the consumers benefit. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

The UAW claims corotate greed is why GM and Stellantis closed a few of its plants, but the reality is different. WWJ's John McElroy has why.

Buying a car is expensive, but it is also expensive to just own them! WWJ's John McElroy has more.

BMW has switched to ONLY selling its EV motorcycle in the US. WWJ's John McElroy says the reason why isn't what you think.

In the last two years, stick shifts have nearly doubled their market shares. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.

Once the dust has settled on the strike, the UAW will need to shift focus on organizing startups and transplants. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

A Canadian company has discovered a way of converting wood waste into graphite, a crucial resource in car batteries. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Everyone knows about the Auto Show, but do you know about the Battery Show taking place in Novi? WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Detroit Tigers great and controversial figure Ty Cobb has a surprising connection to GM. WWJ's John McElroy has the details.

Every year automakers claim they sell 100,000 more vehicles than are actually registered by owners. WWJ's John McElroy explores why.

Today's automotive executives work like dogs, putting in 12-14 hour days. WWJ's John McElroy explains that isn't a good thing.

When VinFast launched its IPO in the middle of August, everyone was stunned. And their stock has been in a rollercoaster since. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

In 1914 Ford implemented a pay of $5 per day to help retain employees. Adjusted for inflation that would equal $19 an hour today. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Car sales will be up in 2023, but they won't come close to where they were in 2019. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

UAW is pushing for big raises, but a lot of automakers are doing it on their own anyway. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.

Even though digital designs help with speed and has a myriad of tools, designers still prefer physical models. WWJ's John McElroy has the details.

Mercedes-Benz made the most money per car in the first half of 2023, but who followed? WWJ's John McElroy has more.

People have been wondering for years if the Woodward Dream Cruise would fizzle out. WWJ's John McElroy doesn't think so.