Automotive Insight

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports rebates for EV's may be dropped or lowered starting in January.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports EV batteries are too expensive, but the cost of making them is going down.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports one analyst says the way to beat China in battery production is to focus on battery cells and not do everything in-house.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports foreign automakers are making production gains in North America.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the EPA has made some changes to regulations regarding electric vehicles.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Chinese automakers spend less on research and development, but using common parts allows them to make more cars quicker.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says red tape in gaining permits could be holding up the expansion of electric vehicle charging stations.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Chinese automakers are innovating faster than the Big 3 including one electric crossover where people knock on the hood twice to open the frunk.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports while many people say cars powered by piston engines will be going away, they likely will be around until the next century.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports capital spending is leaving the auto industry and that could create problems.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Stellantis made an unusual move in going public about a search for a new CEO.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the Hague has banned advertising of ICE vehicles. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the pickup pecking order is changing.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the U.S. has taken steps to make sure any connected or autonomous Chinese cars from coming to America. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says one longtime auto executive has some ideas on how the Detroit 3 can compete with China, including learning more about their corporate structure. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says drivers should give truckers a break since they are key to the economy.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports while many say the electric grid isn't solid enough to handle EVs, but a new company created by Ford, BMW and Honda could change that issue. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy wonders if automakers are hitting the limits of performance. 

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Germany is providing a warning for Detroit carmakers.   

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says thanks to 100-percent tariffs, the Chinese can't cars in America, but they are still a threat to GM and Ford.