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.
In China’s Biggest Car Recall, Tesla and 8 Others Will Address Door Safety
China’s regulator ordered changes after vehicle occupants sometimes had difficulty exiting electric cars with retractable door handles after crashes.
E.V. Sales Are Rising After the Gulf Oil Shock. Here’s Where.
As global fuel prices surge, electric vehicle adoption is breaking records around the world. These charts tell the story.
Hiroshi Okuda, Disrupter Who Revived Toyota in the 1990s, Dies at 93
As the car company’s president, he made decisions quickly and shook things up, expanding overseas manufacturing and introducing the Prius, a milestone in automotive history.
G.M’s ‘Car Guy’ Talks Electrics, China and Nepotism
Mark Reuss became the automaker’s president seven years ago, ascending to a role his father was fired from decades before. We got the chance to speak with him.
The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling
The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
Ford Will Use Apple Maps in New Self-Driving System
In a first, Apple software will influence the way a new line of electric vehicles made by Ford Motor operates, and other automakers may follow.
Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound
The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.
The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It?
The largest U.S. automakers have backed away from electric vehicles, even as global sales are booming. The decision may make them obsolete.
U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming
Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses try to lure customers.
How Volkswagen’s Troubles Were Made in China
The German auto giant’s push into China powered it for decades, but now the company faces fierce competition from Chinese automakers in markets around the world.
What Slate Auto’s $25,000 Electric Pickup Truck Is Like in Person
The Slate Auto truck is making a splash for its lack of frills and its relatively affordable price, but it’s jumping into a difficult market.
Volkswagen Is Cutting Production as Sales in China Plunge
The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and sophisticated electric vehicles.
Tesla Sales Surge as Sales Recover in Europe
Price cuts helped the electric automaker rebound in Europe in the second quarter, offsetting declines in the United States.