Passenger drones are 'absolutely coming. ... They're flying as we speak'
People in the business seem to prefer the term Vertical Take-Off and Landing craft (VTOLs)
John McElroy
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Autonomous cars? You'll be driving for the rest of your life
It's just horse sense: We'll still enjoy driving. In fact, ask any horse.
The race for autonomous cars is over. Silicon Valley lost.
Tech companies are getting realistic about the automotive segment.
Why Local Motors could change the auto industry more than autonomy
It's not the way we drive cars that could change, it's how we build and sell them that's ready to be disrupted.
Chinese car design hits a tipping point
John McElroy discusses how Chinese automotive design is coming into its own.
Honda's Acura NSX masterstroke: building the factory in Ohio
Honda now has a supercar production facility in rural Ohio that would be the envy of any Formula One team.
CAFE is too slow, let's go for faster gains
Autoline's John McElroy suggests how to fix fuel-economy and emissions issues in the United States.
The VW diesel scandal is not a US government conspiracy
No Germany, this is not economic warfare. Why Volkswagen's leader are doing a poor job of fixing the diesel scandal.
Why the Detroit Three should merge their engine operations
Industry expert John McElroy suggests that Ford, GM, and Fiat-Chrysler should merge their powertrain operations. Heresy? Maybe. But hear him out.
The last car you'll ever buy may already be in your driveway
Auto industry expert John McElroy looks at the growing trend of car- and ridesharing. For some people, their current cars are the last ones they'll ever buy.
Automotive interior suppliers in total turmoil
At a time when car companies are putting more emphasis on the interior craftsmanship of their cars, several of the supplier companies which dominate the interiors business are running for the exits, or are getting ready to.
Boss, I need a raise
The US auto market is on pace for record sales this year. But the percentage of the population buying new cars is declining. Why? Stagnant wages.
It's time for Corvette to attack Porsche
Last year Porsche sold 47,000 vehicles in the US market, with seven different models. Corvette sold 35,000 cars with one. Imagine what Corvette could do as a standalone brand with more models in its lineup.