Automotive Insight

GM was going to axe the Bolt from it's lineup, but decided against it last minute. WWJ's John McElroy explains why. 

GM has been slower than other automakers at rolling out EVs, and it turns out its because they have been making the batteries by hand. WWJ's John McElroy has more.

There are now 3 separate occasions of ships carrying EVs catching on fire. WWJ's John McElroy explains how this could be detrimental for the EV export industry. 

In areas where water usage is scarce, there could be a new alternative to washing your car! WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

BYD is now the top selling car company in China, and it is even out selling Tesla in the electric car market. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

A California company called Orbis has invented a metal ring that would replace rotors on cars. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

Passenger cars aren't going away, despite how far down their sales are. WWJ's John McElroy has more. 

The motions are underway for the UAW as they begin contract negotiations with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. On a new Automotive Insight, WWJ's John McElroy says while the UAW will undoubtedly make financial headway for their members, they could go to far, forcing automakers into being uncompetitive globally.

The prices of used cars are coming down, and that's a sign the chip shortage is coming to an end. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

When EV sales hit 20% market share, automakers could start merging their ICE operations. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

New car sales are coming in far stronger than anyone expected. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains what that could mean for the economy. 

The rarest car in the Henry Ford Museum will surprise you. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

With the nations fleet of cars getting older on average, car repair shops expecting to see strong business. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

With Tesla locking up the giga casting market, Toyota decided to make its own. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

China now exports more vehicles than any other countries, and America could be next on their list. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Stellantis has invoked critical plant status. The move appears to be preemptive against a potential strike later in the year. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Some people are upset over the Chinese ties these plants have, but WWJ's Jon McElroy says that it's not necessarily a bad thing. 

New distracted driving law in Michigan has been years in the making. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Stellantis has stopped sending dealers in 14 states gas-only vehicles. WWJ's Jon McElroy explains why. 

Some automakers are offering unlimited EV charging, and that is ruining the experience for other drivers. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

For decades GM banned any of it's brands from motor car racing, but that didn't stop some engineers from doing so clandestinely. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Despite the hype surrounding EVs, GM, Ford and Stellantis are still investing big money into internal combustion engines. WWJ's Jon McElroy has the details. 

The transition to EVs will be hard on the automotive industry, but Michigan is actually well positioned to make that change. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

While other manufacturers are giving up on the idea of autonomous vehicles, GM is forging ahead, seeing it as a big revenue opportunity. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more. 

Last week the EPA announced that the U.S. has cut greenhouse emissions 17% since 2005 despite millions of more people and a 90% increase in the economy. WWJ's Jon McElroy has more.