A Chinese Port Could Be a Lifeline for Spain, but Also a Threat
Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China.
Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show
At this week’s Paris Motor Show, there are no signs the influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles will slow despite European Union efforts.
Europeans Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Chinese Cars
Consumers across the continent increasingly want to buy low-cost Chinese vehicles. Policymakers are seeking to slow them down.
China’s ‘Self-Reliance’ Drive Is Upending Trade With Europe
China’s push to manufacture more at home has widened its trade imbalance with Europe, intensifying pressure on European industries and policymakers to take action.
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.
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.
The American Economy Isn’t as Bad as You Might Think
Influencers may be “Chinamaxxing,” but the U.S. is still the world’s economic powerhouse.
In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk
Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.
Have You Bought a Tesla Recently? We Want to Hear From You.
Tesla sales are rebounding in Europe even though many people have negative feelings about Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive. We want to know why.
The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward
The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.
Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.
Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
In Hungary, Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Ties to Orban
Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far.
Iran Shocks Could Spur a Shift to Clean Energy — But Also to Coal
Environmentalists say the war’s effects on oil and gas prices are an argument for countries to get off fossil fuels. But the reality is likely to be messier.
Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles
General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
At Davos, Talk of Climate Change Retreats to the Sidelines
The annual gathering of top business leaders and policymakers used to be a center of the global climate movement. Things are much more complicated now.
Tesla Car Sales Dropped 9% in 2025, Falling Behind China’s BYD
As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.
How Should Trump Approach China? A Debate.
Two economists on the price of playing nice with a superpower.
At IAA Mobility Car Show in Munich, the German Automakers Feel Optimistic
The spotlight at the Munich auto show this year is swinging back to BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen after previously focusing on Chinese automakers.
Can Cadillac Keep Selling E.V.s as Trump Repeals Climate Policies?
Electric models from the luxury car brand have been very successful, but they may struggle once a $7,500 federal tax credit ends next month.
Los fabricantes de autos chinos toman un atajo hacia Europa
Los barcos que transportan automóviles chinos están usando el mar Rojo y el canal de Suez, mientras otros buques rodean África por miedo a los ataques de la milicia hutí.