Automotive Insight

Automakers are using generative AI to slash R&D costs, but there is a danger in doing so. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Have you ever wondered why you'll see ads for cars with model years for the following year, not the one you're in? WWJ's John McElroy explains why. 

Hyundai is working on a new tire and wheel combo that utilizes shape memory alloy to change your tires shape with one button. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

People either love or hate the Tesla Cybertruck, but one thing is for certain, it is the most technologically advanced car on the market. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

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.