CEO around the world using AI in supply chain operations
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a new survey about disruptions shows executives at auto suppliers are using artificial intelligence to fix or trigger changes.
Automotive Insight
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
Headlight glare is the the top complaint for drivers
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports headlights are getting brighter and it may get worse. But there are some suppliers who are working on a fix. (Photo: Getty Images)
Ford is making radical changes to how it develops EVs
WWJ Automotive Analyst John McElroy says Ford's next electric vehicle platform is being developed in a completely different way, "'breaking all the rules."
Lear goes with vertical integration, saves money
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Lear Corporation found a lot of savings by moving to vertical integration and they are now the biggest American automotive supplier.
Honda wind tunnel helps USA Olympic bobsled team
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the US Olympic bobsled team is getting some help from Honda's wind tunnel in Ohio to find ways to be aerodynamic.
Cadillac sees sales success with electric vehicles
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Cadillac is surging forward with electric vehicles.
Chinese automakers really want to get into the United States
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the Chinese want to get into the U.S. because it has the richest and most profitable car market in the world. (Photo: Getty Images)
Will Chinese cars be built and sold in the U.S.?
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports some dealers want to sell Chinese cars in the United States, but lobbyists are trying to delay the move for four years so the Big 3 can be in better shape.
EV write-offs have been a fiasco of historic proportions
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says the amount of money wasted on EV investments is more than 55-billion dollars, which is bigger than the economy of several countries.
Car prices have risen way more than the rate of inflation
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports cars today costs about five times more than in 1967,
