Automotive Insight

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports China is gobbling up the auto industry, but incentives can't continue and that means trouble looms in the future.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the average cost of a new car in the US is about $48,000 but in England and Germany that cost is $60K.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports artificial intelligence is expected to dominate conversations at CES 2025.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports CATL is doing something many suppliers would like the automakers to do.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says Nissan is in deep trouble with sinking sales and ultimately there will be only Toyota and Honda.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says he admires the rebranding effort at Jaguar, but it gets away from their brand that involves grace, space and pace.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports ex-Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares turned everything upside down with the Chrysler Group in Auburn Hills, instead of nurturing the operation.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports auto companies not only helps the U.S. economy, but also the defense industry.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the auto industry accounts for five percent of the gross national product, and it's also critical to the U.S. defense industry.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Jaguar has new campaigns that are the riskiest gamble any car company has undertaken.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports corporate executives know how to manage finances, but many don't know how to manage people. The U.S. Marine Corps has a leadership class that could help.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there are two government agencies regulating the same thing, but with different regulations.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says he's not surprised that Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned, because many people were upset with him.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports 100 years ago Ford used all parts of a tree for their cars and other products.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says since the fatality rate on roads is higher than in years past, it's time for automakers to implement vehicle to vehicle technology.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there are three assembly plants in Germany where BMWs drive themselves off the assembly line. Toyota is looking to do the same.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports one China expert expects Mexico to put new tariffs on Chinese cars.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports one of the most iconic auto brands is moving to electric cars, but will it help the company survive?

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Toyota is looking to cut costs by working directly with tier 2 suppliers.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports autonomous cars are getting to be much safer thanks to generative AI.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports American car dealers would be interested in getting a Chinese car franchise because it may worth a fortune in the future.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports electric vehicles and the way candidates unveiled or reacted to them in political ads played a part in this year's election.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says some car companies give suppliers 4,000 pages of specifications and projects would go faster if there weren't so many.

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.