Automotive Insight

Stellantis has stopped sending dealers in 14 states gas-only vehicles. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains why. 

Some automakers are offering unlimited EV charging, and that is ruining the experience for other drivers. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

For decades GM banned any of it's brands from motor car racing, but that didn't stop some engineers from doing so clandestinely. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Despite the hype surrounding EVs, GM, Ford and Stellantis are still investing big money into internal combustion engines. WWJ's Jon McElroy has the details. 

The transition to EVs will be hard on the automotive industry, but Michigan is actually well positioned to make that change. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

While other manufacturers are giving up on the idea of autonomous vehicles, GM is forging ahead, seeing it as a big revenue opportunity. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Last week the EPA announced that the U.S. has cut greenhouse emissions 17% since 2005 despite millions of more people and a 90% increase in the economy. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

For Q1 2023 Tesla's Model Y is #1 in car sales, the first time an EV has ever reached that milestone. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

The EPA published its annual Air Quality Report, and compared to 1970 air pollutants are down 78%. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

While it is still unknown how fast consumers will switch to EVs, commercial businesses seem to be much more open to it. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

EVs are overall more environmentally friendly, but one big issue remains -- The batteries. WWJ's Jon McElroy has the details. 

Elon Musk used to brag about how he never had to advertise for Tesla, but with competition rising, it seems his opinion on that has changed. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Giga casters make building new cars much cheaper, but replacing them is not, and insurance companies fear they may become a 'repair nightmare'. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Ford has begun 'test driving' direct sales of cars to consumers in Europe. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

EV automakers such as Tesla are hurting car dealerships with their direct to customer sales model. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

You can already get 'robo-taxis' in San Fransico, Phoenix and Austin. But soon they'll appear in more cities across the country. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.

The Tacoma is #1 in the world in mid-sized pickups, but Ford looks to change that. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

EPA is allowing for more Ethanol to be used in gas this summer, to make sure there isn't a gas shortage. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

You want a foreign EV? But you also want that tax credit? Turns out leasing is a massive loophole. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Toyota is shifting its marketing to focus on black, Hispanic and Asian demographics. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.