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Automotive Insight

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with John McElroy

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Audacy

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Auto Insight: New headlights are bright BUT they won't blind other drivers 28.03.2024

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.

Auto Insight: Cars don't pollute nearly as much as other modes of transportation 27.03.2024

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. 

Auto Insight: EVs are definitely cleaner than ICE 25.03.2024

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

Auto Insight: The achilles heel of China's auto industry 21.03.2024

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

Auto Insight: Ford completely redesigned the Ranger -- What stands out? 20.03.2024

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

Auto Insight: Michigan roads aren't even close to being the worst in the U.S. 18.03.2024

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. 

Auto Insight: Over-the-air updates are money savers for Tesla, but they don't have the lowest warranty costs 13.03.2024

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. 

Auto Insight: 'SDV' is the hottest auto buzzword 11.03.2024

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

Auto Insight: How to save AM radio in EVs 07.03.2024

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. 

Auto Insight: Tesla's success tied to its 'first principles' 06.03.2024

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

Auto Insight: Tesla is now advertising, and that's surprising 04.03.2024

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

Auto Insight: First cracks in China's auto industry 01.03.2024

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

Auto Insight: U.S. is catching up fast in the EV arms race 29.02.2024

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

Auto Insight: U.S. regulations take too long to write 28.02.2024

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. 

Auto Insight: China has the edge on the U.S. in the autonomous vehicle race 26.02.2024

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.

Auto Insight: US vehicles have never been bigger, while also being the most efficient 23.02.2024

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

Auto Insight: Much has been made of slow down in the growth of EV sales -- But they're still growing! 22.02.2024

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

Auto Insight: GM & Ford are actually smaller than they were a decade ago 21.02.2024

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

Auto Insight: Tesla makes more money per car than GM and Ford 14.02.2024

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. 

Auto Insight: The yen plummeting in value really helped Toyota 12.02.2024

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

Auto Insight: Who did better in 2023, GM or Ford? 09.02.2024

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

Auto Insight: Auto industry upset over what they claim is 'over regulation' 08.02.2024

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

Auto Insight: Thieves may stop targeting catalytic converters, an EVs may be the reason 07.02.2024

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

Auto Insight: Ford's refresh of the Explorer is a sign of things to come 05.02.2024

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

Auto Insight: Storing Hydrogen tanks can be awkward -- But Forvia may have made a solution 01.02.2024

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. 

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