Automotive Insight

UAW's president Shawn Fain is asking for everything and more. WWJ's John Gilbert has the details. 

When people buy EVs, they are very likely to do so again. WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy has more. (Photo: Getty Images)

GM was going to axe the Bolt from it's lineup, but decided against it last minute. WWJ's John McElroy explains why. 

GM has been slower than other automakers at rolling out EVs, and it turns out its because they have been making the batteries by hand. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

There are now 3 separate occasions of ships carrying EVs catching on fire. WWJ's John McElroy explains how this could be detrimental for the EV export industry. 

In areas where water usage is scarce, there could be a new alternative to washing your car! WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

BYD is now the top selling car company in China, and it is even out selling Tesla in the electric car market. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

A California company called Orbis has invented a metal ring that would replace rotors on cars. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Passenger cars aren't going away, despite how far down their sales are. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

The motions are underway for the UAW as they begin contract negotiations with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. On a new Automotive Insight, WWJ's John McElroy says while the UAW will undoubtedly make financial headway for their members, they could go to far, forcing automakers into being uncompetitive globally.

The prices of used cars are coming down, and that's a sign the chip shortage is coming to an end. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

When EV sales hit 20% market share, automakers could start merging their ICE operations. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

New car sales are coming in far stronger than anyone expected. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains what that could mean for the economy. 

The rarest car in the Henry Ford Museum will surprise you. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

With the nations fleet of cars getting older on average, car repair shops expecting to see strong business. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

With Tesla locking up the giga casting market, Toyota decided to make its own. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

China now exports more vehicles than any other countries, and America could be next on their list. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Stellantis has invoked critical plant status. The move appears to be preemptive against a potential strike later in the year. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Some people are upset over the Chinese ties these plants have, but WWJ's Jon McElroy says that it's not necessarily a bad thing. 

New distracted driving law in Michigan has been years in the making. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.