U.S. Debates How Much to Sever Electric Car Industry’s Ties to China
Some firms argue that a law aimed at popularizing electric vehicles risks turning the United States into an assembly shop for Chinese-made technology.
Tesla Sues Swedish Transport Agency in Dispute Over License Plates
The electric carmaker sued the agency to deliver license plates for its cars, the latest escalation as a labor fight enters its second month.
Relax, Electric Vehicles Really Are the Best Choice for the Climate
Electric vehicles really are better for the environment than hybrid vehicles that have both gas and electric motors.
Nissan Will Build 3 Electric Car Models at Its Plant in England
The company said it would build three electric models at its plant in northeast England, bolstering the future of Britain’s auto industry.
Ford Resumes Work on E.V. Battery Plant in Michigan, at Reduced Scale
A battery plant in Michigan will be smaller than planned, Ford said, citing slower E.V. demand than expected, as well as labor costs.
Exxon Mobil Plans to Produce Lithium in Arkansas
The move is the oil giant’s first foray in the production of a metal vital for electric vehicle batteries.
Man vs. Musk: A Whistleblower Creates Headaches for Tesla
An employee who was fired after expressing safety concerns leaked personnel records and sensitive data about driver-assistance software.
A New Law Supercharged Electric Car Manufacturing, but Not Sales
President Biden’s 2022 climate act spurred big investments in U.S. battery factories, but it has not similarly boosted E.V. sales.
Automakers Delay Electric Vehicle Spending as Demand Slows
Growth is brisk but slower than expected, causing automakers to question their multibillion-dollar investments in new factories and raising doubts about the effectiveness of federal incentives.
Tesla Wins Suit That Blamed Its Software for Deadly Crash
The decision by a California jury is the first involving a fatal accident that lawyers representing the victims said was the fault of Tesla’s self-driving technology.
U.A.W. Strike Gains Could Reverberate Far Beyond Autos
Experts said the union’s new contracts could set precedents that give labor advantages when bargaining contracts and organizing workers.
What to Know About the Automakers’ Deals With the U.A.W.
With tentative agreements in place, a six-week strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis could soon come to an end. But the union’s rank-and-file members still need to approve the deals.
G.M. Said to Reach Tentative Deal With U.A.W.
General Motors became the last of the three large U.S. automakers to reach a tentative agreement on a new contract with the United Automobile Workers union.
U.A.W. Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis, Following Ford
Stellantis, the parent of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, and the United Automobile Workers union said they had reached a deal on a new contract similar to the one that the union reached with Ford.
Toyota Recalls More Than 800,000 Highlanders for a Bumper Fix
The company said it was recalling the vehicles in North America because of concerns that bumper cover parts could fall off and create hazards on the road.
What Ford’s Labor Deal Might Mean for the Auto Industry
Car manufacturers must now raise labor costs as they confront slower-than-expected demand for electric vehicles.
Deal With U.A.W. Won’t Put Ford at a Disadvantage, Analysts Say
A tentative agreement gives the United Automobile Workers union members at the carmaker their best terms in decades. But the cost to Ford will be manageable, industry experts said.
Chasing Big Mergers, Oil Executives Dismiss Peak Oil Concerns
Exxon Mobil and Chevron are spending tens of billions of dollars buying oil and gas assets, betting that the International Energy Agency’s predictions of declining oil demand are wrong.
G.M. Profit Down 7% in Strike-Affected Quarter
The carmaker reported $3.1 billion in profit from July through September, which included two weeks of walkouts by the United Automobile Workers.
Federal Investigators Widen Tesla Inquiry, Company Says
The Department of Justice has sought documents related to vehicle range and “personal benefits,” Tesla said.