Automotive Insight

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the most noticeable design trend of new century involved grilles that are huge. But now they are no longer trendy.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers are getting serious about using fewer parts, and in one case Lucid said it will have one-half the number of parts when compared to a Tesla Model Y. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the CEO of a new Chinese automaker says they have entered the "knockout" round and only five companies will survive.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there could be lessons learned from the annual styling changes automakers undertook years ago.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports doubling speed limits by 2050 would revolutionize the auto industry and turbo charge the U.S. economy

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports it's about time the U.S. gets rid of mirrors and switches to cameras outside of cars and trucks. (Photo: Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a couple of automakers are using autonomous technology to drive cars and trucks off the assembly line.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers have dreamed of the day auto regulations would be the same around the world, and now it appears the U.S. and Europe may be getting ready to make a deal that could make auto manufacturing far simpler. (Photo: Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the latest forecast from the U.S. Energy Information Agency predicts the price of a barrel of oil may be less than $50 next year. It's the result of more drilling outside the U.S. (Photo: Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports even with mining all of the materials for EVs, the Transportation Energy Institute says electric vehicles are much cleaner than those with internal combustion engines.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers are losing billions on the money they invested in EVs, so they have to maximize profit on their piston-power lineups. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports it costs thousands of dollars to replace headlamps on current vehicles and it's out of control.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ford's move to modular assembly will include fewer work stations and boost productivity. Other automakers have talked about using a similar process. (Photo: Workers constructing a Model-T engine on an assembly line in a Ford Motor Company factory. By Archive Photos/Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst says the upcoming Woodward Dream Cruise attracts both young and old and that's the key to keeping the cruise one of the most popular events in Metro Detroit.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the best thing about the Woodward Dream Cruise is the variety of vehicles that show up along Woodward.

WWJ auto analyst Jon McElroy reports some longtime fans of the Woodward Dream Cruise want to see old muscle cars, but each generation has different thoughts on what are the top muscle cars.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a legal fight is brewing involving car dealerships. (Photo: Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Honda wants to increase US production to offset imports that are getting hit by tariffs.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Tesla wants its new sports car to use four fans under the car that will suck it to the road.

WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy reports gasoline usage in the U.S. has been going down since 2018 and that could cause issues for road construction projects.