Elon Musk’s Use of X Mimics Hearst’s and Ford’s Manipulation of Media
The Tesla billionaire is using his social media site X to rant and accuse. The politics of rage rarely worked out well for earlier moguls.
A Decade-Long Search for a Battery That Can End the Gasoline Era
Can a small Massachusetts start-up perfect a battery that would make electric vehicles cheaper and more convenient than conventional cars?
Why Democrats Joined Republicans to Block a California Climate Policy
Some said they worried that California’s planned ban on gas-powered vehicles would raise the price of cars. Another cited “intense and misleading lobbying” by the oil industry.
Ford Says Tariffs Will Cost Company $1.5 Billion in 2025
Ford Motor also reported a sharp drop in profits in the first three months of the year.
Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In
Tariffs on imported parts will have a broad impact because all vehicles use components made abroad.
House Votes to Block California Plan to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars in 2035
Republicans, joined by a handful of Democrats, voted to eliminate California’s electric vehicle policy, which had been adopted by 11 other states.
Tesla Chair Denies That Board Sought to Replace Elon Musk
Robyn Denholm, who leads Tesla’s board, said on social media that board members were “highly confident” in Mr. Musk, the company’s chief executive.
G.M. Withdraws Profit Forecast as Trump Tariffs Take a Toll
General Motors also said its profit in the first three months of the year fell 7 percent from a year earlier.
Trump Says He Wants to Save the U.S. Auto Industry. His Policies Could Destroy It.
Trump’s approach risks leaving U.S. automakers isolated and incapable of competing on their own merits as foreign companies bolt ahead.
Trump’s Tariffs Squeeze an Already Struggling British Car Industry
The 25 percent levies threaten automakers that are navigating Brexit, a shift to electric vehicles and other obstacles.
Taking on Musk, New York Considers Move to Close Tesla Dealerships
Elon Musk’s alliance with President Trump has prompted Democratic lawmakers to propose stripping Tesla of its ability to sell its cars directly to consumers.
How I Describe Myself Politically These Days
America needs to figure out how to dominate the industries of the future. Call me a “Waymo Democrat.”
An Army of Robots Is China’s Weapon in Trump’s Tariff War
Enormous investments in factory equipment and artificial intelligence are giving China an edge in car manufacturing and other industries.
An Army of Robots Is China’s Weapon in Trump’s Tariff War
Enormous investments in factory equipment and artificial intelligence are giving China an edge in car manufacturing and other industries.
An Army of Robots Is China’s Weapon in Trump’s Tariff War
Enormous investments in factory equipment and artificial intelligence are giving China an edge in car manufacturing and other industries.
An Army of Robots Is China’s Weapon in Trump’s Tariff War
Enormous investments in factory equipment and artificial intelligence are giving China an edge in car manufacturing and other industries.
Tesla’s Falling Profit May Pressure Elon Musk to Return to Day Job
The carmaker is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings after Tesla’s brand suffered because of its chief executive’s role in the Trump administration.
Carmakers Highlight U.S. Manufacturing in Bid to Influence Trump Over Tariffs
Wary of directly criticizing the president’s trade policies, automakers are emphasizing how much they have already invested in U.S. manufacturing.
Tesla U.S. Sales Plunge as G.M. and Others Make Gains
Overall sales of electric vehicles rose almost 11 percent in the first three months of the year as traditional carmakers offered new models.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories
A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week.