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Hertz and Other Rental Car Agencies Turn to AI for Damage Detection

Hertz and other agencies are increasingly relying on scanners that use high-res imaging and A.I. to flag even tiny blemishes, and customers aren’t happy.

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Driving Cross Country? Here Are the Apps You Want.

On a road trip from New York to Los Angeles (and back), a writer found digital tools that helped her navigate and find a cornucopia of “weird attractions.”

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In F1, a Reinvigorated Williams Climbs Into Fifth Place

The once-dominant team has languished at the bottom of the standings in recent years, but a new owner and leader have helped turn its fortunes around.

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Tesla Sales Fall as Elon Musk Focuses on Self-Driving Cars

The company has devoted resources to autonomous driving rather than developing new models to attract car buyers.

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What are Kei Cars and Trucks and How Can You Get Them?

In an era of supersized pickups and SUVs, Kei cars and trucks bring a (very) little piece of Japan to the United States. Getting one on the road can be complicated.

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Should the Government Stop Subsidizing a Car Feature That ‘Everyone Hates’?

The E.P.A. under Trump is moving to eliminate credits to carmakers for the fuel-saving start-stop function.

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Ford Will Keep Battery Factory Even if Republicans Ax Tax Break

Ford Motor said it would open a new plant in Michigan that could become ineligible for federal incentives under a policy bill championed by President Trump and passed by the House.

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Tesla Begins Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin

The vehicles will have safety monitors and may not operate in bad weather, making them more restricted than the fully autonomous vehicles promised by Elon Musk.

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Hybrid Cars, Once Derided and Dismissed, Have Become Popular

Automakers and car buyers are taking a second, harder look at hybrids after leaving them behind for electric vehicles.

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BYD and Other Chinese Carmakers Expand Sales in Europe Despite Tariffs

BYD and other companies doubled their share of the car market after the European Union imposed higher tariffs on electric vehicles from China.

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A Sardinian Road Trip: Coastal Cliffs and Picturesque Villages

A photographer’s road trip traced the coastal cliffs around the Mediterranean island, a world apart from mainland Italy. Here’s what she saw.

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Tesla’s Robotaxi, Long Promised by Elon Musk, Joins a Crowded Field

Mr. Musk says the driverless taxis could begin ferrying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, where other companies already have similar cars on the road.

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Trump’s Trade and Tax Policies Start to Stall U.S. Battery Boom

Battery companies are slowing construction or reconsidering big investments in the United States because of tariffs on China and the proposed rollback of tax credits.

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Mick Schumacher Is Tackling Endurance Racing

The son of the Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, joined Alpine’s team after he left F1. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is his next test.

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The 24 Hours of Le Mans is Long, and So Is Getting Ready for It

Teams start getting ready for the next Le Mans as soon as the race is over

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24 Hours of Le Mans: Aston Martin’s Car Is Turning Heads

The last time the team won the race overall, in 1959, Carroll Shelby was driving. Now it’s bringing a new car, the futuristic-looking Valkyrie.

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Charging Your EV May Be Getting Easier, Even if It’s Not a Tesla

It is becoming easier to find fast chargers for electric vehicles, and they are more likely to work — and not just for Teslas.

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The Trump-Elon Musk Feud Creates More Problems for Tesla

Already suffering from steep declines in sales and profit, the carmaker could now face the president’s wrath.

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Germans Are Buying More Electric Cars, but Not Teslas

Drivers in the country, Europe’s largest car market, are avoiding vehicles from Tesla, which has seen a drop in sales in other countries as well.

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How Higher Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Will Affect Companies

Home builders, car manufacturers and can makers are among those that will see higher prices for materials. Those companies could charge customers more.

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Elon Musk Left the White House, but Tesla’s Protesters Aren’t Finished

The activists behind the Tesla Takedown campaign say they intend to expand beyond protests at the company’s showrooms.

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Four Former VW Managers Found Guilty in Emissions Trial

The men were accused of conspiring to conceal excess diesel emissions from regulators, helping to provoke a costly scandal.

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This California Highway Is Now a Park. The Cars Are Gone, but Not the Anger.

The transformation of a two-mile stretch of San Francisco’s Great Highway into a pedestrian promenade has set off a clash over the city’s anti-car culture.

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Driverless Semi Trucks Are Here, With Little Regulation and Big Promises

As the trucking industry struggles to recruit drivers, driverless trucks won’t need sleep, won’t speed and won’t get road rage. But experts and truck drivers say they are not a panacea.

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Trump’s Tariffs Turn Porsche’s Headwinds Into a ‘Violent Storm’

The storied sports car maker, which was facing challenges from China and slumping demand for electric cars, now has to grapple with tariffs from the Trump administration.

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Electric Vehicles Died a Century Ago. Could That Happen Again?

Battery-operated vehicles were a mainstay more than a hundred years ago, but only a few still exist — one happens to be in Jay Leno’s garage.

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The Enduring Appeal of the American Drive-In

Has anything really changed at drive-in theaters across the country? A photographer based in Bozeman, Mont., visited a few to find out.

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F1 Tries to Make the Monaco Grand Prix More Exciting

Because overtaking is rare, the race can be dull. So the sport has ruled that two pit stops are now mandatory in a bid to spice things up.

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F1: It’s Early, and Ferrari Has Already Faded

The team and its drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, have struggled.

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How Electric Vehicles are Targeted by the Republican Policy Bill

The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S.

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China’s BYD Outsells Tesla in Europe for First Time

Despite steep tariffs, the Chinese carmaker leapfrogged Tesla in April, in what an analyst called a “watershed moment” for the continent’s auto market.

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Senate Republicans Kill California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Cars

In 50 years, California’s authority to set environmental rules that are tougher than national standards had never been challenged by Congress. Until now.

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G.M. Stops Exporting Cars to China

The decision affects relatively few vehicles because the vast majority that General Motors sells there are made in that country.

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The Art of Moving Formula 1 Around the World

Tons of equipment must be shipped, so logistics teams start packing up right after a Grand Prix ends. Then it’s on to the next race, sometimes on a different continent.

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Flavio Briatore Has Just Taken Over Alpine and Has a Promise to Keep

The team rarely scores points. He vows to change that.

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Tariffs Push Honda to Move Production From Canada to U.S.

President Trump’s trade war again tests Canada’s new government. Honda is also postponing a major electric vehicle factory in Canada.

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Carvana, a Used Car Retailer, Thinks Trump’s Tariffs Could be Good for Business

The chief executive of Carvana, which sells used cars online, said President Trump’s tariffs could help his company by increasing demand for its vehicles.

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Republican Bill to End E.V. Tax Credit Could Hurt G.M. and Ford

A House Republican bill introduced this week would do away with tax credits that had encouraged Americans to buy electric vehicles and automakers to invest in new factories.

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Is Slate Auto’s Electric Truck the Answer to Expensive Cars?

Slate Auto, a start-up backed by Jeff Bezos, plans to sell a small, spartan electric truck that comes with no paint, stereo or touch-screens.

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Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm Made $198 Million Selling Stock as Profit Fell

Robyn Denholm sold Tesla stock in recent months while Elon Musk, the chief executive she oversees, worked for President Trump and alienated many car buyers.

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A Decade-Long Search for a Battery That Can End the Gasoline Era

Can a small Massachusetts start-up perfect a battery that would make electric vehicles cheaper and more convenient than conventional cars?

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U.S. automakers say Trump’s trade deal with Britain gives foreign companies a leg up.

U.S. automakers say Trump’s trade deal with Britain gives foreign companies a leg up.

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At Toyota Gazoo Racing, Kamui Kobayashi Is the Boss and a Driver

Kamui Kobayashi is the team principal of Toyota Gazoo Racing and has learned to strike a balance between being the boss and a driver.

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Spa-Francorchamps: The Long History of a Famed Track

The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps was created in 1921 and curves through the beauty of the Ardennes in Belgium.

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The C.E.O. of Detroit Axle Gave Trump’s Tariffs a Chance. Now He’s Nervous.

The chief executive of Detroit Axle, which sells car parts that are mostly imported from China, is adjusting his business and hoping for a new trade deal.

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Robert Kubica, a Former F1 Driver, Is on Top of Endurance Racing

He was almost killed in a crash in 2011, which all but ended his Formula 1 career. Now he’s on top of endurance racing.

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In Marin County, There’s Trouble in Teslaville

Tesla’s sleek electric vehicles used to be a status symbol in liberal Mill Valley, Calif. Now, they are despised by many — including those who drive them.

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Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Straining This Oklahoma Used Car Business

Antonio Austin is trying to hold his car business together as President Trump’s tariffs drive up costs — and drive his customers deeper into crisis.

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Tesla and Volkswagen May Have a Leg Up As Tariffs Raise EV Prices

Electric vehicles will get even more expensive, but prices for Teslas and some other models may not rise as much as prices for some conventional cars.

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House Votes to Repeal California’s Clean Truck Policies

Lawmakers voted to stop the state from requiring that an increasing share of new trucks sold there have zero emissions.

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Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In

Tariffs on imported parts will have a broad impact because all vehicles use components made abroad.

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How an F1 Racecar Returns to Action So Quickly After a Crash

After an accident during a practice session, mechanics swarm the car and grab spare parts, with the goal of making the next race. Sometimes it gets dicey.

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Cadillac’s Road to Formula 1

The American automaker’s quest to become the sport’s 11th team began two years ago. It joins the grid in 2026.

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Tesla Chair Denies That Board Sought to Replace Elon Musk

Robyn Denholm, who leads Tesla’s board, said on social media that board members were “highly confident” in Mr. Musk, the company’s chief executive.

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GM Cuts Profit Forecast by 20% and Says Auto Tariffs Will Cost It Billions

General Motors now expects to earn a lot less than it did before President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.

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Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Facing Uncertainty With Tariffs

Faced with tariffs introduced by President Trump on cars, steel and aluminum, Europe’s carmakers are pessimistic about the future.

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Trump Administration Looks to Take Steps to Ease Pain From Car Tariffs

The planned concessions to give automakers more time to relocate production to the United States would still leave substantial tariffs on imported cars and car parts.

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Trump Signs Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs

Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.

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G.M. Withdraws Profit Forecast as Trump Tariffs Take a Toll

General Motors also said its profit in the first three months of the year fell 7 percent from a year earlier.

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Trump’s Tariffs Squeeze an Already Struggling British Car Industry

The 25 percent levies threaten automakers that are navigating Brexit, a shift to electric vehicles and other obstacles.

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CATL Announces Major Advances in E.V. Batteries

CATL, the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, described breakthroughs that could make E.V.s more competitive with gasoline-powered cars.

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Tesla’s Falling Profit May Pressure Elon Musk to Return to Day Job

The carmaker is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings after Tesla’s brand suffered because of its chief executive’s role in the Trump administration.

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Are car rental with driver services available at night?

car rental with driver services Yes, car rental with driver services are available at night, providing a reliable and convenient transportation option for those who need to travel after hours. Sudarshan Cars, a family-owned business with over 50 years of…

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Autoworkers Union Chief Gives Trump’s Tariffs a Mixed Review

In an address to the U.A.W., Shawn Fain said a targeted approach could help bring jobs back to the United States, but he criticized universal duties.

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Formula 1: The Vital Dance of the 2-Second Pit Stop

A bad one can ruin a race, but pit teams that can move like Rudolf Nureyev can shave time in a sport where split seconds count.

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Tesla U.S. Sales Plunge as G.M. and Others Make Gains

Overall sales of electric vehicles rose almost 11 percent in the first three months of the year as traditional carmakers offered new models.

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Formula 1: The Voice That Guides Lando Norris

Will Joseph has worked with the McLaren driver since he was a rookie and is the radio voice nudging him during races.

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Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories

A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week.

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British Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover Pauses Shipments to U.S.

The luxury automaker, which faces 25 percent import tariffs, said it was halting shipments in April as it addresses the new trading terms.

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Used Tesla Market Heats Up as Owners Sell to Protest Elon Musk

Teslas that have been sold or traded in during the backlash against the company’s chief executive have become bargains on lots.

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Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In

The company said it would offer customers the same prices it offers its employees on most of its vehicles.

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Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag

The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.

How Musk’s Politics Are Hurting Tesla

After Election Day, investors initially thought that Elon Musk’s close association with President Trump would help Tesla. Jack Ewing, a reporter who covers the electric vehicle industry, describes how, instead, Tesla’s stock gains have evaporated and its sales are falling…

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After Trump Tariffs, Volkswagen to Add ‘Import Fees’ to Cars Sold in U.S.

The company’s move is one of the first and clearest examples of automakers using price increases to deal with the 25 percent tariffs President Trump imposed on car and auto parts imports.

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Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices

President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more.

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Tesla Sales Are Slumping, Even in the Most E.V.-Friendly Place

Elon Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to fewer deliveries in Norway the first quarter, though other factors also played a role.

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Auto Sales Surged in Anticipation of Trump’s Tariffs

Sales of cars picked up recently partly as buyers rushed to lock in deals before President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts go into effect.

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Why Elon Musk and Tesla Have a Legal Bone to Pick With Wisconsin

As the billionaire and his allied groups pour more than $20 million into a race for the state’s top court, his car company is suing Wisconsin over a law restricting vehicle sales.

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Trump’s Tariffs on Autos Would Hit Europe Hard

The levies could hurt European automakers when the industry is already struggling, especially in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy.

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Germany and France Say Europe Must Respond to Trump’s Auto Tariffs

Leaders in both countries warned that tariffs would fan inflation in the United States and upend global supply chains.

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Specter of Auto Tariffs Spurs Some Car Buyers to Rush Purchases

“Prices are going to shoot up now,” one shopper said. But some dealers said that economic concerns might be keeping people away.

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They Loved Their Teslas. Now They’re Too Embarrassed to Drive Them.

Fury at Elon Musk emerges as vandalism, protest and buyer’s remorse.

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Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola

President Trump’s intervention came while Mr. Milton was appealing his conviction on securities and wire fraud charges.

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Trump’s Tariffs Leave Automakers With Tough, Expensive Choices

Carmakers are likely to face higher costs regardless of how they respond to President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts.

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Trump Auto Tariffs: How Major Car Brands Would Be Affected

The scale of the damage depends on the circumstances of each company’s supply chain.

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Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Car Parts

The measure, which is intended to bring car factories to the United States, could significantly raise prices for consumers.

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The president is expected to announce tariffs on foreign cars on Wednesday, a measure that is intended to bring car factories to the United States but will significantly raise prices for consumers.

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Trump’s Car Tariffs Worry Toyota and Japan’s Automakers

Japanese automakers, initially optimistic about some of President Trump’s policies, are reckoning with potentially devastating U.S. taxes on foreign-made cars.

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Why Driving in Singapore Is Like ‘Wearing a Rolex’

The city-state, where it costs up to $84,000 just for the right to own a car, is one of the most expensive places to drive. That is by design.

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Pam Bondi Calls Tesla Vandalism ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ Promising Consequences

The attorney general echoed remarks by President Trump, as protesters against Elon Musk and his efforts to shrink the government have defaced and destroyed Tesla vehicles.

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Tesla Recalls Nearly All Cybertrucks Over Stainless Steel Panels Falling Off

The recall of about 46,000 vehicles includes all models that were manufactured from November 2023, when the Cybertruck was first produced, through February.

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Tesla Vandalism Surges in Canada as Trump and Musk Face Backlash

More than 80 Teslas were damaged in Hamilton, Ontario, the police said, amid other acts of vandalism against the company owned by Elon Musk.

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Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.

New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price. “It’s a crazy situation for consumers,” an expert said.

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Trump’s Tariff Policies Jolt Auto Industry Executives

President Trump’s approach to tariffs has unsettled many corporate leaders who believed he would use the levies as a negotiating tool. As it turns out, he sees them as an end in themselves.

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Gene Winfield, Whose Cars Starred in Film and on TV, Dies at 97

He was know for modifying cars with innovative metal work and paint jobs, and for building vehicles like the Galileo shuttle for the original “Star Trek” series.

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Can Trump and Musk Convince More Conservatives to Buy Teslas?

President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.

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The F1 Australian Grand Prix Offers Clues About Drivers and Teams

Because Formula 1 teams try to hide their capabilities during preseason testing, the first race often shows who is fast and who is not.

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Mercedes’s Most Affordable Sedan Will Be Electric

The German luxury carmaker said its latest compact sedan solved problems that had kept people from buying electric vehicles.

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F1 Season Opener Returns to Melbourne, Australia

The Australian city hosted the first race of the year for most of the last three decades before the Covid-19 pandemic. Now it’s back.

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F1: Name the Australian Who Has Won His Home Race. Give Up?

None have ever won F1’s Australian Grand Prix. The Aussies Oscar Piastri of McLaren and Jack Doohan of Alpine hope to change that.

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At Sebring, a Racetrack That Started as an Air Base

The 12-hour race is held on a track crafted from a World War II field where bomber pilots trained.

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New Nonfiction to Read This Spring

A posthumous collection of Joan Didion’s diaries, biographies of Yoko Ono and Mark Twain, a history of The Onion — and plenty more.

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Trump Poses With a Tesla, a Move Aimed Solely at Helping Musk

President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.

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Action Express Racing Team Aims to Bounce Back at Sebring

The team crashed at Daytona, but has long had success at the Twelve Hours of Sebring, winning three times since 2015.

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Nick Tandy, the Farmer, Is Now Also the Endurance Champion Driver

He became the first driver to win the grand slam of 24-hour racing when he took Daytona this year.

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Tesla Shares Plunge as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive

The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.

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F1: Andrea Antonelli Knows He’s Filling Big Shoes at Mercedes

Andrea Antonelli is replacing the seven-time F1 champion at Mercedes, but said, “I really want to make my own story.”

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More

The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.

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For F1, an Off-Season of Change

Lewis Hamilton now drives for Ferrari, rookies are filling seats and Australia returns as the opening race.

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F1: Expectations Are High for an Exciting Season

The year could turn into a free-for-all, with many teams and drivers expected to challenge for the titles.

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An F1 Dilemma: Race for This Year, or Next

With big rule changes coming for 2026, it will be hard to accomplish both. For many teams, it will be wait and see.

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Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for Canada and Mexico for One Month

The president said he would pause a 25 percent tariff on cars coming from Canada and Mexico under a trade pact for one month, while other levies stay in place.

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Tesla’s EU Sales Drop as Anger Toward Elon Musk Grows

February numbers show the U.S. electric-car maker is struggling to attract buyers in the region. Mr. Musk’s politics aren’t helping.

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Tesla for Sale: Buyer’s Remorse Sinks In for Elon Musk’s E.V.-Owning Critics

The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.

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Why Do S.U.V.s Look Like Trucks Again?

For decades, carlike curves were in. Now, buyers are interested in sport utility vehicles that feature right-angles and off-road cred.

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Tesla Fires a Manager Who Criticized Elon Musk on Social Media

The employee objected to a post on X by Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive and a top adviser to President Trump, that referred to Nazi leaders.

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Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China

The development marked a breakthrough for Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, in a country where his company has faced increasingly tough competition.

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Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow

The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.

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Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

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Nikola, Electric Truck Maker, Files for Bankruptcy

The company, which once enjoyed a surging stock price, struggled to turn its plans for electric and hydrogen trucks into a viable business.

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Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China

Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers.

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Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming April 2

The president did not specify how much the tariffs would be or which nations could be targeted.

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State Dept. Suspends Plan to Buy Armored Vehicles From Elon Musk’s Tesla

Vehicles made by Elon Musk’s company were on a purchase list issued before Donald Trump was inaugurated and before Mr. Musk became one of the president’s top advisers.

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Ford Chief Executive Says Trump Policies May Lead to Layoffs

The executive, Jim Farley, said President Trump’s tariff and auto policies would raise costs and could force the automaker to cut jobs.

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As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints

The company’s board pledged to investors that it would pay closer attention to how the company managed workers.

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Tesla’s European Sales Drop in January After Elon Musk Disrupts Politics

The U.S. electric car company’s sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk.

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Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons.

German cars are popular in the United States, but U.S. cars are not as prevalent on German roads. One reason: tiny European streets and parking spots.

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Automakers get a reprieve but brace for further turmoil.

A pause in tariffs on Mexico at least temporarily averted disruptions to supply chains that would have forced carmakers to raise prices on som

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Trump’s Canada and Mexico Tariffs Could Hurt Carmakers

General Motors and a few other companies make as much as 40 percent of their North American cars and trucks in Canada and Mexico, leaving them vulnerable to tariffs.

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Tesla and Chinese Carmakers Could Reap Billions From EU Emissions Rules

European carmakers are urging Brussels to ease regulations to help them avoid buying carbon credits from rivals in increasingly large amounts.

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Tesla and Chinese Carmakers Could Reap Billions From EU Emissions Rules

European carmakers are urging Brussels to ease regulations to help them avoid buying carbon credits from rivals in increasingly large amounts.

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Tesla’s Fourth-Quarter Earnings Report Sharp Drop in Profit

The electric car company run by Elon Musk is facing increasing competition, but investors have focused mostly on the prospects for Tesla’s self-driving technology.

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G.M. Has Plans Ready for Trump’s Canada and Mexico Tariffs

General Motors, the largest producer of cars in Mexico, won’t provide details on how it would react if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs from the two countries.

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E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.

States are using higher registration fees for electric cars to make up for declining fuel taxes, but some are punitive, environmentalists say. A federal tax could be coming.

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Trump’s Tariff Threat Stokes Anxiety in Canada’s Auto-Industry Hub

The president-elect’s vow to impose 25 percent duties on Canadian imports could ravage Canada’s auto industry and decimate Windsor, a city deeply tied to the U.S.

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Trump’s Executive Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback

Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.

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Porsche Aims for Its Record 20th Win at Daytona

No other car manufacturer has as many victories there. Not even close.

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Kevin Magnussen Moves From F1 to Endurance Racing

Kevin Magnussen, a longtime driver for Haas, was grabbed by BMW and will be competing at Daytona.

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Stellantis Will Restart Illinois Factory That U.A.W. Pushed to Revive

The United Automobile Workers union has been pressing the automaker, which owns Chrysler and Jeep, to revive the plant in Belvidere, Ill.

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At Daytona, Wayne Taylor Racing Rejoins Cadillac

The team had success with the brand before moving to Acura for 2021. Now it’s back.

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Automakers Brace for Impact of Trump Tariff Plan for Canada and Mexico

North American car companies have operated across borders for three decades. Tariffs would raise prices and cost jobs in the short run, analysts say.

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Jean Jennings, Who Wrote With Verve About Cars, Dies at 70

A cabdriver and mechanic before becoming a journalist, she brought personality and adventure to a once-staid genre. She once won a demolition derby and motorcycled across China.

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Toyota Truck Unit Will Pay $1.6 Billion to Settle Emissions Fraud Case

Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, will plead guilty to conspiracy charges and pay penalties for deceiving regulators about its diesel engines, the E.P.A. said.

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What to Know About the E.V. Tax Credit That Trump Might Repeal

Rules for a $7,500 tax break for electric vehicle purchases and leases recently changed, but more far-reaching changes are expected when President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

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Defending Michigan’s Auto Industry, Whitmer Warns of Tariff Risks

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the Detroit Auto Show, saying that tariffs should not be used “to punish our closest trading partners,” like Canada.

Trump and Republicans Cannot Stop Electric Vehicles, Experts Say

To a large extent, the electric vehicle market in the United States runs on Democratic policies. There are federal tax credits for car buyers. Subsidies for battery manufacturing. Cheap loans to build electric car factories. Grants for chargers. Regulations that…

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U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

The United Automobile Workers union asked a federal labor regulator to conduct an election at a factory Ford jointly owns with a South Korean battery company.

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E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish

General Motors was the biggest winner in U.S. sales in the final quarter, with a gain of 21 percent. It more than doubled its electric vehicle sales.

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Tesla Shares Slip After First Annual Sales Decline

The electric-car company led by Elon Musk no longer has the market to itself. Investors are focusing on autonomous driving and other new technologies.

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Turo Car Rental App Was Quietly Growing Before New Orleans and Las Vegas Attacks

Turo, which investigators say was used to acquire the vehicles involved in the attack in New Orleans and explosion in Las Vegas, was emerging as an alternative car-rental service.

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Osamu Suzuki, 94, Who Turned Automaker Into a Powerhouse, Dies

He built Suzuki Motor into a Japanese global brand making small vehicles and motorcycles. Entering India’s market in the 1980s was one of his early successes.

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Tesla’s Stock is Soaring Even as Its Car Sales Sag

Sales of the company’s cars are flagging, but investors are focusing on the potential of autonomous driving and Mr. Musk’s ties to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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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.

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Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.

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There Are 24 Tracks in F1. Drivers Have Their Favorites.

From street circuits like Monaco to challenging courses like Suzuka International, some tracks stand out.

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F1: For Aston Martin, a Fifth-Place Finish Again

Its season began with so much promise, but the team was unable to keep up with the leaders.

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An Exciting F1 Season With No Dominant Player

Max Verstappen won the title again, but it was a fight, as was the team championship, taken by McLaren at the last race.

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Under Pressure, Hyundai Supplier Ends Alabama Prison Labor Contract

The supplier fired dozens of prisoners after some of them said they felt they had no choice but to take those jobs.

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Honda and Nissan Are in Talks to Deepen Ties and Possibly Merge

The merger talks between Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers highlight the intense upheaval within the world’s auto industry.

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New U.S. Vehicles Must Have Rear Seatbelt Alarms by Late 2027

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration changed an existing rule to expand and enhance seatbelt warning requirements.

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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.

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G.M. Will Stop Developing Self-Driving Taxis

The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.

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Chinese Carmakers Are Taking Mexico by Storm While Eyeing U.S.

BYD and other manufacturers are importing cars from China and scouting factory sites in Mexico as part of a global expansion that, for now, excludes the United States.

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F1: Haas Is Climbing Out of the Doldrums

The team finished last in 2023, but it has risen in the standings and has plans for next season, including new drivers.

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F1: Charles Leclerc, Close to the Drivers’ Title Again, Completes His Best Season

The Ferrari driver is confident about 2025 as he teams with Lewis Hamilton.

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F1: Lewis Hamilton Bids Farewell to Mercedes

He had a remarkable run with the team, winning six titles, but after this weekend he will be racing for Ferrari.

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G.M.’s Ailing China Business Will Deal It a $5 Billion Blow

General Motors and other foreign automakers are selling fewer cars and losing lots of money in China, where domestic electric and hybrid cars have taken off.

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G.M. Will Sell Stake in EV Battery Plant to LG

LG Energy Solution will now solely own a factory in Michigan that it had planned to operate through a joint venture with General Motors.

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Elon Musk’s $50 Billion Tesla Pay Can’t Be Reinstated, Delaware Judge Rules

The judge said she would not reverse her decision to strike down the package after Tesla shareholders approved it a second time.

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Volkswagen Workers Go on Strike Across Germany

Workers at nine of the automaker’s German factories walked off their jobs for several hours, and warned they would escalate the action if their demands went unmet.

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C.E.O. of Stellantis, Which Owns Chrysler and Jeep, Resigns

The company, facing slumping sales, announced that Carlos Tavares would step down immediately and that a search for a new chief was underway.

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Volkswagen to Exit China’s Xinjiang Region After 12 Years

The automaker has long been criticized by human rights activists for doing business in the territory, where China has repressed Muslim ethnic groups.

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Trump’s Tariffs Would Deal a Big Blow to the Auto Industry

Automakers and parts suppliers would struggle if President-elect Donald J. Trump followed through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.

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How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales

Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.

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What Elon Musk Needs From China

From electric cars to solar panels, Mr. Musk has built businesses in high-tech manufacturing sectors now targeted by Beijing for Chinese dominance.

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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.

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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.

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Installing E.V. Chargers is Finally Paying Off for Retailers

Companies see charging as a potentially profitable business in and of itself, not just as a spur for foot traffic and sales.

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Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance

The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles.

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories

The president-elect has said he could impose tariffs as high as 200 percent on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of the border.

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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.

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Tesla’s Stock Jumps After Trump’s Victory

Investors believe that the electric car company led by Elon Musk will benefit from his support of the president-elect.

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F1: Franco Colapinto Impresses at Williams, but Future Is Uncertain

He replaced Logan Sargeant after he was dropped by Williams, but Carlos Sainz will move to the team for next year.

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F1: As Sergio Pérez Struggles, Questions Follow

He started the season strong, but his results have been mostly poor since. His team, Red Bull, has fallen to second place.

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How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla

Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies.

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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.

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In Mexico City, F1 Teams Must Cope With the Altitude

The thinner air affects the cars in many ways, including the performance of the turbo engines, brakes and tires. “It’s like driving in the wet,” the driver Lance Stroll of Aston Martin said.

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For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany

The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.

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Tesla’s Third Quarter Earnings Report Robust Profit Increase

The electric car company said profits climbed 17 percent in the third quarter as strong sales of energy products helped to make up for relatively slow auto sales.

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‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk Over ‘Robotaxi’ Imagery

Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” said it had denied a request to use images from the movie but that Mr. Musk did so anyway.

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Why GM’s Mary Barra Still Believes in EVs, Despite Slow Sales

Mary Barra, G.M.’s chief executive, said that the company had fixed battery-manufacturing problems and that its electric vehicles would soon be profitable.

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Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.

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A Formula 1 Race in Texas, but Where Are the American Drivers?

Formula 1 is mostly a European sport, and contenders must climb the racing ladder through events there. That is difficult for Americans.

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Formula 1: Oliver Oakes Leads Big Changes at Alpine

The team first announced a new driver for 2025. Then its parent, Renault, said it would no longer be an F1 engine supplier. Oakes, the new team principal, called them “nice hot potato topics.”

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Chinese Automakers Show Force at Paris Auto Show

Weeks after Europe imposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, the country’s car companies were defiant at France’s leading auto event.

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Tesla to Offer First Glimpse of Elon Musk’s ‘Robotaxi’

Elon Musk has said that the vehicle will add trillions to Tesla’s stock market value but some experts are skeptical that such cars will be ferrying passengers anytime soon.

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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.

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Can Your Electric Vehicle Catch Fire During a Hurricane?

E.V. batteries that are submerged in saltwater can catch fire after the floods subside, but experts say it’s a rarity.

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Europe Votes to Raise Tariffs on Electric Cars From China

European Union officials say the duties are meant to protect the region’s automakers from what they say are unfair trade practices in China.

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Europe Expected to Approve Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China

The European Union is expected to support wielding tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, seeking to prevent unfair competition.