Automotive Insight

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy has a list of features that automakers can cut in order to lower the cost of vehicles. They include getting rid of the beeping when a seatbelt isn't buckled.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers should not try to explain extended range electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, but instead tell buyers what those vehicles can do.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the auto industry faces changes, and some could be major, with the new Trump administration.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports unboxed assembly is a new way to build a car and at three companies are looking at the application.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports recruiting auto designers to Detroit is easier thanks to the city's amazing resurgence.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the prices of new cars are causing people to hold off on buying a new vehicle and that is hurting new car sales.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the National Auto Dealers Association is ready to fight the Scout brand which wants to have its EVs sold without dealers.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports electronic architecture is changing and cloud computing for cars could be a game changer.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports software defined vehicles could bring new features for drivers and bring in billions of dollars for the auto industry.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the auto industry could face massive fines due to emissions mandates going into effect next year.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports China's auto industry could be headed for trouble as only two companies are profitable.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports analysts say automakers should be trying to shorten the number of lines of code, rather than brag about having the most.

Better late than never. WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports NASCAR has declared Bobby Allison the winner of a race in 1971.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports General Motors and Magna have created a software store that should help speed along projects.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the U.S. dominates when it comes to automotive grade chips and software and that's why China imports 90% of those.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports work is underway on what could be battery break-throughs that are cheaper and could provide more range.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Stellantis and Ford have made moves to give them some leverage if there is a UAW strike in the future.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports at some point General Motors and Ford will have to take a stand after slashing their global footprint.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Toyota is considering a move to make only all hybrid and electric vehicles and that could give the automaker a leg up on their competition.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports none of the lobbyists for the auto industry work together, but if they did various issues may be resolved.