Automotive Insight

Despite fears of a recession, 1st quarter new car sales report had a strong showing. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Being innovative takes time and money. In 2022, who spent more on research and development? WWJ's Jon McElroy has the answer.

Despite strong profits from GM, Ford, and Stellantis, Toyota lost money -- why? WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

The average American can't afford a new car. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains why.

Want 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. 

Hyliion has created an EV range extender that is 3D printed. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains how that's possible. 

Lithium prices is down 34% since last month in China. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Ford and GM both claim they have the edge over the other in the hand-free arm race. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Dodge will be introducing the 'Hornet', the brands first new model in over a decade. WWJ's Jon McElroy with more. 

In 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. 

EU 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. 

An American journal is claiming fracking is coming to an end. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains how that impacts the auto industry. 

No matter who becomes president, this fall's contract negotiations will be contentious. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

The Biden Administration decided to cut its allies some slack with the Inflation Reduction Act. WWJ's John McElroy explains how. 

The 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. 

Most 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 companies have their eyes on heated seats and heated steering wheels by subscription, but many are pushing back. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.

Turkey has slapped a 40% tariff on Chinese EVs to prevent them from flooding their market. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

The CEO of Stellantis is poised to have the Ram pickups go global. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Due to electromagnetic interference with the battery, EV manufacturers have begun removing AM radios. WWJ's John McElroy explains why FEMA is pushing back.