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Auto Insight: Ford giving customers a chance to give instant feedback
Ford says it's engineers are tired of waiting for feedback. So, WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy says the company will start equipping cars with the tec…
2 years, 5 months ago
Auto Insight: Why are automakers chasing Tesla in 'gigacasting'?
Tesla is the world leader in 'gigacasting', which is a new and efficient way to produce car chassis. But, WWJ Auto Analyst John McElroy says the secr…
2 years, 5 months ago
Auto Insight: Vehicle to vehicle communication should be mandatory
Vehicle to vehicle communication is a wireless technology that has been around for years that would prevent cars from crashing into each other. On a …
2 years, 5 months ago
Auto Insight: Renault gives free shares to workers
Renault, a French automaker, are giving their workers free shares in the company. WWJ's John McElroy explains why.
2 years, 5 months ago
Auto Insight: Do you know where crash test dummies are made? It's a lot closer to home than you might think
Crash test dummies come in all shapes and sizes, and almost all of them are made in Farmington Hills. They aren't cheap either. WWJ's John McElroy ha…
2 years, 5 months ago
Auto Insight: What will automakers have to do to turn a profit on EVs?
EVs don't turn a profit right now, but at a certain point the scales will tip. When will that be? WWJ's Murray Feldman has more.
2 years, 5 months ago
Auto Insight: You may be surprised how much THIS car part affects design
The cowl of the car is where the windshield wipers rest, but the cowl actually affects much more of a car's design then you would think. WWJ's John M…
2 years, 5 months ago
Is it at the 10 and 2 o'clock position? Or 8 and 4? Here is where your hands should really be on the steering wheel
On a new Auto Insight, WWJ's Jon McElroy says that if you keep your hands at the 8 and 4 o'clock positions on the steering wheel, you run a greater r…
2 years, 5 months ago
Auto Insight: Are lighter cars noisier?
Automakers are attempting to make their cars lighter to meet ever stricter fuel standards. But that has an unintended side effect, it makes cars nois…
2 years, 5 months ago
Auto Insight: Automakers care more about aerodynamics than ever before
Automakers are using every aerodynamic trick they know of as regulations tighten up. WWJ's John McElroy has more.
2 years, 5 months ago