Automotive Insight

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GM working on new EV battery that would cut costs by $10,000

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports General Motors is working on a new LMR battery for electric vehicles that could cut the costs of a pickup by ten thousand dollars. 

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GM working on new EV battery that would cut costs by $10,000

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports General Motors is working on a new LMR battery for electric vehicles that could cut the costs of a pickup by ten thousand dollars. 

Ford reverses course on electric vehicles

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Ford is taking a significant hit to its balance sheet as it shifts electric vehicle programs and other automakers may have to do the same. 

The Chinese auto industry is headed for a massive restructuring

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports China has massive automotive over capacity and the government is trying to help by putting an end to price wars. 

Automakers should focus on three things and outsource other areas

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers should focus on three specific things — and leave everything else to suppliers. 

Ford targets Toyota in mid-sized pickups

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports while Toyota is dominating the mid-sized truck market, Ford is expanding its lineup to close the gap.