Tesla Is Fighting With Sweden’s Unions. Here’s What to Know.
The action began with a mechanics walkout in October, but has spread to include blockades by other unions. Tesla has pushed back through the courts.
Elon Musk and Other DealBook Summit Highlights
Artificial intelligence, antisemitism, the 2024 presidential election, war in the Middle East and other big topics that made headlines at this year’s DealBook Summit.
Elon Musk’s Mindset: ‘It’s a Weakness to Be Liked’
In an interview, the tech billionaire slams advertisers for pulling back from X and discusses his emotional state.
Tesla Plans to Begin Delivery of the Cybertruck Today
Two years behind schedule, the electric model has an unusual design that sets it apart from rival pickups, which could limit its sales.
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.
Who Is Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Interim CEO?
The company’s interim C.E.O. has been managing the development and distribution of ChatGPT and DALL-E for years.
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.
Workers in Sweden Will Expand Strike Against Tesla
Swedish unions are joining in blockades and targeted strikes against the U.S. automaker over its refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement with its mechanics.
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.
Job Action Against Tesla Puts Sweden’s Unions in Spotlight
The automaker’s mechanics in Sweden are striking for a collective agreement, and dockworkers say they will support the battle. Tesla is expected to join the talks on Monday.
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.
Union Victories May Lift Biden, as U.A.W. Targets Tesla and Others
President Biden’s support for autoworkers helped them make big wage gains, and labor organizers are looking to bring about similar gains elsewhere as carmakers transition to electric vehicles.
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.
Federal Investigators Widen Tesla Inquiry, Company Says
The Department of Justice has sought documents related to vehicle range and “personal benefits,” Tesla said.
Nonunion Workers Are Playing a Big Role in the Autoworkers’ Strike
The three U.S. automakers say they are already at a disadvantage to nonunion rivals while labor leaders hope that big gains in negotiations will inspire workers in Southern states to unionize.
Tesla’s Price Cuts Lowered Its Profit
The carmaker made less money in the third quarter as it cut car prices to attract buyers amid stronger competition.
For Bill Ford, ‘Every Negotiation Is a Roller Coaster’
The executive chairman of Ford Motor counsels patience as his company negotiates with the United Automobile Workers union, which has shut three of his company’s plants.