Industry Interviews
Autoline’s Industry Interviews is the first stop for auto executives, insiders and consumers looking for the latest automotive news. Each week John McElroy, one of the deans of the Detroit automotive press corp, brings his expertise and analysis to the issues and interviews driving the automotive world.
Optimizing the Dealership Network with Urban Science – Autoline Exclusives
July 17, 2026
Urban Science is a data technology firm that helps automakers optimize their dealer network. It just launched a new...
Cyber Threats: Bad Actors Are Already In your Car – Autoline Exclusives
July 17, 2026
A decade ago automakers and suppliers talked a lot about cyber security. Today you don’t hear much talk. But the...
Slate: A Masterclass in Automotive Frugality
July 13, 2026
By John McElroy The traditional automotive playbook says that to build a successful auto company you need an army of...
Intelligence Update: Latest Trends In China’s EV Battery Tech
June 25, 2026
China is leading the world in EV battery technology. There are important trends you need to be aware of, and...
Insights & Observations: Inside Hyundai’s Meta & Kia’s West Point Plants
June 8, 2026
By John McElroy The state of Georgia is quickly turning into an automotive powerhouse. I recently had the chance to...
How China is Leading an Automotive Revolution – Autoline Exclusives
May 31, 2026
China’s domestic car brands have grown by leaps and bounds in a short amount of time. Their market share in...
Automakers Improve Relationships with Suppliers – Autoline Exclusives
May 18, 2026
The consulting firm Plante Moran publishes its Working Relationship Index every year that measures what suppliers think...
How Life Will Change For Everyone At Ford – Autoline Exclusives
May 9, 2026
Ford is undergoing a significant restructuring and creating a new group called Product Creation &...
