Automotive Insight

On a new Automotive Insight, WWJ's Jon McIlroy says one of the most common complaints he gets are about headlights that blind other drivers. But McIlory says a company called Forvia is making the next generation of headlights that won't offend other drivers.

Cars are heavily regulated to restrict greenhouses gases, but they aren't the mode of transportation that does the most damage. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

A new study shows that EVs are 70% cleaner across their lifetime than internal combustion engines. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

China's auto industry is booming, but it also is oversaturated, and WWJ's John McElroy says that that could be its downfall. 

 Ford completely redesigned the Ranger. WWJ's John McElroy explores his biggest takeaway. 

A new study shows that despite Michigan's roads being bad, they're not even close to being the worst in the nation. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Tesla's ability to update cars over the air has been a huge money saver, yet their warrant costs are still higher than GM and Stellantis. WWJ's John McElroy explains why. 

Software-define vehicles are the hottest auto industry buzzword. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Electric cars cause a lot of interference with the AM frequency, so EV makers want to get rid of it. WWJ's John McElroy explains why they shouldn't. 

Tesla's success is tied to its 'first principles'. WWJ's John McElroy explains. 

With the rise of EVs from other automakers, Tesla finally feels pressure to advertise their products. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

We're starting to see cracks in China's auto industry. WWJ's Murray Feldman explains what that could mean. 

An investment frenzy into EVs is taking off in the U.S. WWJ's John McElroy explains why. 

The U.S. has new technology ready to hit the streets, but regulators take too long to give it the 'O.K.' WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

AV's are the new hot thing automakers are developing, with U.S. and China competing for the technological lead. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Vehicles are 25% while only contributing a 6% bigger footprint, according to the EPA. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

EV sales growth is slowing down, but it is still growing. WWJ's John McElroy explains. 

GM & Ford are actually smaller than they were a decade ago. What are they doing about it? WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Tesla makes more money per car than GM and Ford, because it builds most of its parts in-house. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

The Japanese yen has plummeted in value, and that helps Toyota. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

We have the final revenue numbers for the GM and Ford from 2023. So who did better? WWJ's Murray Feldman has more. 

Auto industry is experiencing building resentment over what they claim is 'over regulation'. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

Due to the rise in EVs, platinum and palladium prices are dropping. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Ford's refresh of the Explorer is a sign of things to come. WWJ's John McElroy has the details. 

Hydrogen tanks typically come in cylinders, which can be really awkward to place in a car. WWJ's John McElroy reports that the French company Forvia may have come up with a solution.