Automotive Insight

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says classic cars are exempt from the new tariffs implemented by President Trump.

As costs to repairs cars soars, WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Stellantis is partnering with a supplier, Valeo, to remanufacture electronic components.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers sold 150,000 EV's in the first quarter, up 43%.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Toyota, Honda and Subaru will be the first to feel the affects of tariffs.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports an AKG sound system is in the new Cadillac Optiq and it's the best sound you'll hear outside of a recording studio.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the batteries are lighter, smaller and charge faster, but they may not be fully used until 2030 or later.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there were more cars sold a decade a go. COVID had something to do with it, but sales dropped well before 2020.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the best way to improve quality is with better product design and improvement in the manufacturing process.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports they are lighter, smaller and charge faster, but don't expect to see solid state batteries this decade.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Waymo has services in Phoenix, LA and San Fransisco, but will add Austin, Atlanta and Miami. Tesla and other companies are also planning to have robotaxis in major cities this year.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the lead designer at Mercedes predicts his replacement will be in the form of AI, but will they become obsolete?

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says progress on quality has been impressive and GM is ahead of BMW.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the new pickup has 690 miles of driving range, but the question remains-- how much will it cost.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says it's a warning sign for GM, Ford and Stellantis which make most of their profits from full-sized pickups.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports total production in Japan, including exports, is down three million vehicles from its peak in the 1990's.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says it is a revolutionary way to make cars, trucks and SUVs and unboxed assembly could cuts labor costs by 30%.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the United States doesn't need any trade protection from Canada, because the US has a small trade surplus.

WWJ's auto analyst John McElroy reports BMW, Toyota, Hyundai and Honda are among the automakers building robots to put in plants.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports it may look weird, but crab walking for off-road vehicles makes sense and makes it easier to maneuver.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Russians, including taxi drivers, say cars made in China aren't very good and don't last nearly as long as those made in the west.