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After Setbacks, Ford Says Its Affordable Electric Truck Is on Track
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.
These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks
People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.
Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
Electric Cars Were a Big Deal at the Turn of the Century. The Last Century.
The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.
G.M.’s Profit Bolstered by a $500 Million Tariff Refund
Because of a February Supreme Court decision, General Motors said it would receive refunds on some of the tariffs it had paid.
Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund
Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that the Supreme Court later struck down.
A Way to Slow Down ‘Super-Speeders’ Who Keep Breaking the Law
City and state officials want speed-limiting devices installed in the cars of drivers who get more than 16 speeding tickets in a year, in hopes of preventing injuries and deaths.
The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.
Even as the electric vehicle market has slumped, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.
The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD
Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.
More Used Electric Cars Are Coming at More Affordable Prices
The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.
Tight Curves and Wide Horizons: The Return of Highway 1
Once again, travelers can drive the full length of the scenic road in California after it was severed by a series of landslides starting in 2023.
11 Electric Cars Worth a Look With Gas Prices High
The war in Iran has auto shoppers sizing up electrics. Many strong cars are on the market, and there are bargains to be had when buying used.
Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline
The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.
Tesla Profit Rises but Remains Below Earlier Highs
The company is investing in robots and self-driving taxis that are not yet generating significant sales.
How Can I Protect My Car When the Weather Is Scorching?
Extreme heat is extremely hard on your vehicle, but a few simple precautions can help a lot.
Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.
Executive Who Led Ford’s Electric Car Push Is Leaving
Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.
Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant
The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.
A First-Timer’s Guide to Renting an R.V.
Renting a recreational vehicle offers families and other groups a great way to enjoy the outdoors together in comfort. Here are some important things to know.
For Aston Martin, It’s a Whole Lot of Shaking
Vibrations in the new Formula 1 car are making it difficult to drive and have resulted in a poor start to the season.
This Corvette’s a Hybrid, but It’s Built for Raw Power, Not Efficiency
The ZR1X, starting at $207,000, is a Chevrolet showpiece that competes with rarefied rivals like Ferrari and McLaren at a fraction of their (stratospheric) prices.
Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead
The Japanese company’s retreat echoes moves by other traditional carmakers as the industry divides between electric vehicle haves and have-nots.
A New Era Begins for Cadillac in Formula 1
While only one of its cars finished at the Australian Grand Prix, the team considers that an accomplishment.
Red Bull, Once Dominant in F1, Works to Regain That Form
It has a new factory, a new power-unit partner, and a new wind tunnel is coming. Now, what about Max Verstappen?
Have a Montana License Plate in California? Officials Have an Eye on You.
Since 2018, Californians have bought luxury vehicles worth over $20 million in sales-tax-free Montana, exploiting a loophole that avoided millions of dollars in levies, an investigation revealed.
Oscar Piastri Realizes the New F1 Rules Will Make This Season a Challenge
He said the cars require a different driving style with a higher level of mental work.
Melbourne Embraces Its Formula 1 Grand Prix
Many Australian take pride in the race, which arrived in the city 30 years ago. With a new contract to hold the event through 2037, the track is being refurbished.
How $800 Monthly Car Payments Are Hurting Car Sales
Cars have become so expensive that many Americans are putting off or not buying new cars, hurting the auto industry.
U.S. Automakers Risk Being Reduced to Niche Producers of Gas Vehicles
General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
Arvid Lindblad, at 18, Is One of the Youngest Drivers Ever in Formula 1
Joining Racing Bulls after rocketing through the lower series, he is the only rookie on the grid.
Blaming Tariffs, Aston Martin Will Trim 20% of Its Work Force
The luxury automaker said losses for 2025 had increased from the year before, as tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty took a toll on its operations.
Do You Back Into a Parking Spot or Back Out?
An exploration of what’s driving a change in America’s parking lots.
Uber Will Offer Incentives for E.V. Charger Construction
The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.
Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Vehicles
Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.
Stuck With an Empty Factory, Ford Seeks a New Market
The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.
In Kentucky, People Blame Ford More Than Trump for Lost Factory Jobs
Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.
Ford Says Electric Vehicle Losses Will Continue for 3 More Years
Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.
Stellantis’s Shift Away From Electric Cars Will Cost It $26 Billion
The company, which owns Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is changing its strategy to gasoline and hybrid vehicles in an effort to revive weak sales.
Tesla’s Model S, Soon to Be History, Changed the Auto Industry
The company’s chief executive, Elon Musk, said this week that it would stop making the car, an electric pioneer in 2012, as well as the Model X.