Automakers Thrived in the Pandemic. Many Are Now Struggling.
Changing technology, political turmoil and competition from China are cutting into profits and forcing carmakers to cut jobs and close factories.
Automakers Want Trump to Keep Federal E.V. Regulations in Place
Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them.
Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe as Electric Vehicle Sales Slow
The American automaker said the cost-cutting measure would help it compete with Chinese rivals in the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles.
G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge as Ford Loses Billions
Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal.
Inside Detroit’s Newlab, a Hub for Mobility Startups in Henry Ford’s Hometown
Entrepreneurs once flocked to Motor City to build cars. Now, they’re building its mobility future.
G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers
After a delay of several months, General Motors said owners of its battery-powered models would now be able to use Tesla charging stations with adapters.
Trump Is, Was and Would Be a Gift to China
With Trump once again in the Oval Office, America would be at risk of falling even further behind China in industrial competitiveness.
Tesla Chargers Are Still Closed to Most Electric Cars
Elon Musk’s plan to open Tesla’s charging network is proceeding slowly. Nobody is entirely sure why, or when that might change.
Ford Pulls Back Its Electric Vehicle Push
The automaker said it would invest less in battery-powered cars and scrap a planned electric three-row sport utility vehicle.
Ford Will Make Gasoline Trucks Not Electric Vehicles in Canada Plant
Ford will build large pickups at a Canadian factory that it had previously slated to produce electric vehicles, sales of which have slowed in recent months.