Automotive Insight

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports AI is slashing the time it takes for autoworkers to engineer a project.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers are looking for news businesses that leverage their technology. Those areas with the most interest are humanoid robots, energy storage and military equipment.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports one item that came out of the SAE's powertrain conference was a report that said automakers could save $20 billion by reusing what they already have. (Photo by Morris MacMatzen/Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports strategic plans can change many times and may get wiped out by some type of disaster.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says this could become one of the biggest selling points for electric cars. (Photo: Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports a Colorado company has a novel way of storing energy. It involves a flywheel. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports competitive pressures are leading some automakers like Jaguar and Porsche, even the Big 3, are moving to big trucks and SUVs. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports companies that make humanoid robots are looking beyond auto plants and looking to have them in homes. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports companies that make humanoid robots are looking beyond auto plants and looking to have them in homes. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports declining populations around the world will have a major impact on the auto industry, because the number of customers will drop.