Time to replace the cabin filter in your vehicle

Time to replace the cabin filter in your vehicle

Author: Audacy July 29, 2026 Duration: 1:03
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the wildfire smoke that lingered over Michigan earlier in July has put a new focus on the air filter for the passenger cabin in your vehicle.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
China is now teaching the teachers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports before it was the western automakers who taught China how to build cars, now China is teaching the teachers.
Auto industry is complex, but can be simple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:58
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports while the auto industry is complex with thousands of people, but it's very simple with the main goal of creating desire to sell cars. (Photo by Bryan Mitchell/Getty Images)
Backup cameras causing massive auto recalls [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:59
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports backup cameras in cars are the cause of many recalls that is affecting every automaker. (Photo illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Electric vehicle sales turn the corner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the latest registration numbers for EV's say they are starting to grow with more than 100,000 sales in June. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Dream Cruise 2026: What is a classic worth to you? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says people fixing up classic cars ahead of this year's Woodward Dream Cruise should ask themselves, what will it be worth?
Automakers need to look 20 years down the road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:58
WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports fewer people are buying new cars now, but automakers are planning to add eight new assembly plants in the next four years. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)