Automotive Insight

High gas prices have car shoppers hunting for EVs

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the war in Iran, and its impact on gas prices all over the world, could be the tipping point that pushes more people into electric cars. (Photo by Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

Ford CEO earns more compensation despite record recalls

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ford CEO Jim Farley received a bigger bonus this year because, despite spending $5.2 billion, recall and warranty spending went down. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Detroit Big 3 need to work together to compete against the Chinese

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy tells about a new report that shows the Detroit three automakers should be competing as a region, not as stand alone companies. (Photo: The Chinese producer of electric cars BYD presents its vehicles (EV) on the 2nd day of the IAA MOBILITY 2025 automobile fair on September 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany. By Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

As robotaxis become more popular, auto sales could drop by 30 percent

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports on new research that says robotaxis could cut car sales by 30% by 2035 and that will affect auto companies, suppliers and auto dealers. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

GM spent $10 billion trying to develop robotaxis. Now what?

General Motors spent a fortune trying to develop autonomous cars, before it shut the operation down. But WWJ Automotive Analyst John McElroy says you may see remnants of it driving around Detroit. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)