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.
An Auto Holy Grail: Motors That Don’t Rely on Chinese Rare Earths
Weary of being captive to geopolitics, car companies are looking for ways to replace powerful rare-earth magnets in electric motors.
Car Deals Vanished During the Pandemic. They’re Coming Back.
Automakers and dealers are starting to offer discounts, low-interest loans and other incentives to lure buyers as the supply of cars grows.
General Motors Reports a 14% Jump in U.S. Auto Sales in 2023
The nation’s largest automaker sold more cars in 2023 than a year ago as supply chain chaos ended, but sales are now under pressure from rising interest rates.
Interested in an Electric Vehicle? Consider Buying Used.
The prices of used battery-powered models have fallen sharply, as the supply of cars and trucks has improved.
U.A.W. Strike Hits 3 Plants as It Seeks Big Raises and Other Gains
The union targeted one factory run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden.
G.M.’s Sales Jumped 19% in the Second Quarter
The biggest U.S. automaker sold more trucks and sport-utility vehicles as supply chain problems eased and demand remained strong.
General Motors Reaches Deal to Ensure Its Chip Supply
The semiconductor maker GlobalFoundries will dedicate part of its output to G.M. as the automaker offers more electric vehicles and driver-assistance systems.
Auto Sales Likely Fell in 2022 Because of Supply Chain Chaos
Automakers have been hampered by the supply of semiconductors and higher interest rates.
G.M. Reports 24% Increase in Auto Sales for Quarter
The automaker’s performance indicates that the global semiconductor shortage is beginning to ease.
G.M. Profit Falls 40 Percent as Costs Rise and Chips Are Lacking
The automaker reaffirmed its forecast for earnings for the full year.
Ford Quarterly Sales Were Up Slightly From Last Year
The automaker sold 483,688 vehicles in the United States in the second quarter.
Tesla’s Profits Jumped in the First Quarter but Challenges Loom
The electric carmaker had to close an important factory in Shanghai because of China’s efforts to stamp out a coronavirus outbreak.
The Electric Car Market Heats Up
Soaring fuel prices and climate change concerns are driving demand for the vehicles in Australia, as elsewhere. But they are particularly hard to find here.
Tesla’s Sales Jumped in the First Quarter, Bucking Industry Trend Again
The electric carmaker maintained its momentum from last year even as larger automakers continue to struggle with parts shortages.
One Weekend in Vegas With the Nation’s Auto Dealers
After bottoming out early in the pandemic, profits and spirits are soaring — and people were ready to party.
Toyota’s U.S. Sales Fell 15% in the First Quarter Amid a Chip Shortage
The company struggled to produce vehicles in the first three months of the year, a sign that shortages could last longer than executives had hoped.
How the War in Ukraine Could Slow the Sales of Electric Cars
The price of nickel, an essential ingredient in most batteries, has soared because of fear that Russian supplies could be cut off.
Tesla prosperó mientras Ford y GM tuvieron problemas
La enorme disparidad entre los resultados de la empresa de autos eléctricos y los de reconocidos fabricantes de carros el año pasado refleja el cambio tecnológico que sacude al sector.
Why Tesla Soared as Other Automakers Struggled to Make Cars
The yawning disparity between the performance of the electric car company and established automakers last year reflects the technological change roiling the industry.