Automotive Insight

Automotive Insight

Author: Audacy Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune in to Automotive Insight for a direct line to the latest developments and behind-the-scenes forces shaping the car industry. Hosted by veteran automotive journalist John McElroy and brought to you by Audacy, this news-focused podcast cuts through the noise to deliver clear, authoritative analysis. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with an expert who has spent decades on the factory floor and in the boardrooms, translating complex business moves, technological shifts, and market trends into understandable insights. You’ll hear discussions on everything from electric vehicle adoption and supply chain challenges to the future of design and the economics driving major mergers. This isn't just about headlines; it's about understanding the 'why' behind them. For anyone with a professional interest in the automotive world or a deep passion for where it's headed, this podcast serves as an essential weekly briefing. McElroy's seasoned perspective provides context that turns current events into a coherent story, making each installment a valuable download for staying informed.
Episodes
Stellantis reorganization could save automaker a ton of money [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Stellantis had been spending about $12 billion on capital expenditures each year, so the automaker will be saving billions under their new $70 billion investment proposal.
The mid-size pickup segment is getting flooded [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there is a problem with so many mid-sized pickups planned by automakers. He says the mid-sized segment won't grow enough to accommodate the new entries. (Photo: Getty Images)
Trump administration opens the door a crack to Chinese cars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07
The Big Three don't want China selling cars in the U.S., but WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says a move by the U.S. Commerce Department has opened the door to Chinese state-owned Geely, just a crack. (Photo: Getty Images)
There's a downside to China coming out with new cars so quickly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Chinese automakers are turning out new car models faster any any other automakers, but the downside is the older cars lose their value much faster than other cars.
Stellantis sets ambitious turnaround plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the Stellantis turnaround plan involves building all of its new vehicles from three platforms, including one developed with a Chinese automaker. (Photo: Getty Images)
Fisker auto owners hack their own cars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports car owners were in a tough spot when Fisker Automotive went out of business They didn't have critical functions because they needed to connect to Fisker's cloud services. Several car…
AI is the next big thing in cars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07
Generative AI is spreading into everything in our lives — and that includes cars, trucks and SUVs. WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says you'll soon be able to ask AI about buildings you are passing on the road.
First gas, now oil change prices are about to increase [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports much of the oil used in car engines comes from the Middle East, so prices for an oil change are expected to go up soon. (Photo By Tom Pennington/Getty Images for the Texas Motor Spee…
Forget generative AI! What about quantum computing? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says while generative AI is all the rage right now, the next big thing could be quantum computing. And a well-known auto supplier is investing.