Automotive Insight

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.