Automotive Insight Podcast
1) Ford reverses course on electric vehicles
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ford is taking a significant hit to its balance sheet as it shifts electric vehicle programs and other automakers may have to do the same.
2) The Chinese auto industry is headed for a massive restructuring
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports China has massive automotive over capacity and the government is trying to help by putting an end to price wars.
3) Automakers should focus on three things and outsource other areas
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers should focus on three things, total design of vehicles, sales and marketing of brands and the customer experience and leave everything else to supplier...Show More
4) Ford targets Toyota in mid-sized pickups
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports while Toyota is dominating the mid-sized truck market, Ford is expanding its lineup to close the gap.
5) The auto industry is a family affair for many companies
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy is amazed by how many families are involved in the auto business. That includes families who control Ford, BMW, VW and other companies.
6) A comeback for station wagons? Fat chance!
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the U.S. Transportation Secretary thinks station wagons will make a comeback because of the easing of fuel economy standards. But McElroy says the problem is fuel...Show More
7) Toyota takes aim at the Corvette
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the layout of a new sports car from Toyota, the GR GT, is very similar to the Corvette.
8) The back and forth with auto emissions regulations
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers need to be careful about how they handle a change in emissions standards.
9) Detroit is more important to auto industry than Detroiters realize
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says companies from all over the world are coming to Detroit to show off and talk about their latest manufacturing tech.
10) Autonomous cars are safe, but how safe is safe enough
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports autonomous cars may save a bunch of lives, but that may not be good enough for some people.