Automotive Insight

WWJ's John McElroy reports carmakers are using zone computing to cut down on the number of wires and weight.  

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports parts consolidation is one key to cutting the cost of making cars.  

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Rivian has made a number of moves to cut costs.  

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports suppliers will still write some software even though automakers want to write it all. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says SPACS have been bad for the auto industry, in part because the EV market is growing slower than expected.  

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports generative AI could have one line worker running six production machines and help improve productivity, thus cutting costs

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports one Wall Street analyst has a message for the Detroit Big 3 automakers--get out of China.  

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports on the move to increase charging capacity in EV batteries. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Lucid Motors is working to hit six miles per kilowatt hour for EV's, which could lower the price of cars. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says automakers are choking on regulations. 

WWJ's John McElroy reports AI is helping manufacturers sift through data and find problems and could soon be used to control auto manufacturing processes.  

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the Biden adminisration is giving automakers the okay to build more hybrids instead of electric vehicles. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports vehicle to vehicle technology is available to prevent crashes and save lives.  

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Elon Musk is a lot like Henry Ford when it comes to styling. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports autonomous shuttle buses will begin running in Detroit next week. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports on a new milestone with Chinese automaker BYD. 

Would Americans consider buying Chinese brand cars? You may be surprised by results of a new survey.  (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

At the Indy 500 last Sunday, all the cars ran on Firestone fires made from the waste materials that come from making palm oil. 

A lofty goal, Mazda wants no fatalities in its cars by 2040. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

After making shareholders millions, Tesla's stocks are plummeting.