Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New Cars
The move marked the final step in the administration’s efforts to dismantle policies aimed at speeding the shift to electric vehicles.
Two of China’s EV Makers Announce a Deal as Auto Industry Moves Toward Consolidation
Two of the country’s leading makers of electric vehicles announced they are merging their battery swapping and charging operations.
Smart Headlights Finally Trickle Down to Cars in the U.S.
Federal data shows that half of all traffic fatalities happen after dark, but only one-quarter of driving happens at night. So any help is welcome.
Trump Administration Plans to Gut Clean Car Rules
New fuel-economy standards, which President Trump said he finalized Saturday, would kill a federal effort to speed the transition to electric vehicles.
Why Some Schools Are Hitting the Brakes on Electric Buses
The new models can prove expensive and unreliable and lack the range to fully replace older buses, stalling a transition from fossil fuels.
As Computers Take the Driver’s Seat, Experts Worry About Safety
Self-driving systems are getting so good that drivers may overestimate the technology and not be prepared to respond when something goes wrong.
Rivian C.E.O. RJ Scaringe Has Some Ideas for How to Make More Cars in America
RJ Scaringe thinks it will take robots, tariffs and diplomacy to maintain a manufacturing base in the United States.
How Electric Cars Took Hold in Australia
Rising oil prices helped push E.V. sales ahead of gas cars for the first time, even in a country that loves long road trips.
Why Cheap Used Cars Are So Hard to Find
A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation. But they now average about $33,000.
How Amazon’s Zoox Is Taking On Waymo in San Francisco
The Amazon-owned driverless car company is a distant second to Waymo. Its pitch to riders? Wine pop-ups, festival sponsorships and a car built to be filmed.
Rivian R2 Review: A Tidier (in Size and Price) SUV Is Ready for the Suburbs
The electric automaker’s new R2 takes what works from its bigger, costlier brother and adds a host of features with the mass market in mind.
Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise?
The beleaguered auto giant reached a deal with unions to cut tens of thousands of jobs and slash production. Is it enough to revive an iconic German company?
Tesla’s Cybercab Is Being Investigated by Federal Regulators
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would examine whether the company’s new self-driving taxi, which has no steering wheel, meets federal auto regulations.
Tesla Begins Offering Rides in a Car Without a Steering Wheel
The new Cybercab embodies Elon Musk’s vision of cars that drive themselves, but it is not clear when the vehicle will be widely available.
Volkswagen Plans to Cut 50,000 Jobs
Facing growing competition from China and rapidly advancing technology, the German auto giant said Thursday its board had approved a “comprehensive” restructuring.
A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk
The Polestar 4 is a solid car, and current incentives make it a bargain. But the company, a Chinese-owned brand, is being forced from the U.S. market.
A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk
The Polestar 4 is a solid car, and current incentives make it a bargain. But the company, a Chinese-owned brand, is being forced from the U.S. market.
A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk
The Polestar 4 is a solid car, and current incentives make it a bargain. But the company, a Chinese-owned brand, is being forced from the U.S. market.
Can You Park in an E.V. Charging Spot With a Regular Car?
A ruling on a parking lot dispute.
Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.