Why Mergers of Carmakers Like Honda and Nissan Often Falter
The Japanese companies are considering joining forces to survive in a rapidly changing auto industry, but auto history is filled with troubled and failed marriages.
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.
How Elon Musk Cuts Costs at Tesla, SpaceX and X
Mr. Musk dug into his companies’ budgets, preferring to cut too much rather than too little and to deal with the fallout later. Under Donald Trump, he is set to apply those tactics to the U.S. government.
Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.’s Pay in Half
The Japanese automaker is carving deep cuts in its global operations as it struggles with a steep drop in sales.
In Michigan, Walz Assails Trump’s Record on Manufacturing
The Minnesota governor running for vice president on the Democratic ticket also had strong words for Elon Musk, the billionaire businessman who is working to get former President Donald J. Trump elected.
Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy
Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs.
Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy
Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs.
Battery Maker Northvolt to Cut Costs as E.V. Demand Slumps in Europe
The Swedish battery manufacturer said it would eliminate jobs and seek partnerships as it grapples with competition from China.
Volkswagen Considers Closing Plants in Germany
For the first time in its 87-year history, the automaker is considering shuttering factories in Germany, citing the need to remain competitive.
New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge
President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of re-industrialization in northern France has helped stimulate the economy, but “people feel defeated and angry.”