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Jaguar Faces Prolonged Shutdown After a Cyberattack
The luxury carmaker shut down production in early September to contain the breach. It announced on Tuesday that it would take more time to resume operations.
Doors on Some Teslas Could Trap Occupants, Federal Safety Agency Says
The agency is investigating reports that electronic doors on one model couldn’t be opened from outside, trapping children or others inside.
Ford to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Germany as E.V. Sales Slow
The automaker said the reductions at its factory in Cologne come on top of 4,000 job cuts across Europe that were announced last year.
Elon Musk Buys $1 Billion in Tesla Stock as Board Defends His Pay
Tesla’s chief executive bought the stock after the company’s board proposed paying him nearly $1 trillion if he achieves certain performance goals.
Shawn Fain, Who Pledged to Reform U.A.W., Faces Internal Dissent
Dissidents are seeking to oust Mr. Fain as president of the United Automobile Workers union as he prepares to run for re-election next year.
John Penton, ‘Godfather’ of Off-Road Racing, Dies at 100
He set a transcontinental motorcycling speed record, and then helped to revolutionize off-road riding with his own brand of nimble bikes.
Used E.V. Sales Take Off as Prices Plummet
Electric vehicles on the used market often cost less than comparable gasoline models, making the technology affordable to many more buyers.
Tesla Board Chair Defends Elon Musk’s Enormous Pay Proposal
Robyn Denholm, normally media shy, is campaigning to get shareholders to back the chief executive’s trillion-dollar compensation package.
Elon Musk Could Become First Trillionaire Under New Tesla Pay Plan
Tesla’s board unveiled a compensation package for the chief executive that could be worth $900 billion if he meets ambitious targets.
Porsche Is No Longer a Blue-Chip Company in Germany
The carmaker will soon be delisted from the leading DAX stock index three years after its blockbuster debut, amid losses in China and the threat of U.S. tariffs.
Why China Is Trying to Tame Its Electric Car Frenzy
Beijing has run out of patience with companies slashing prices, and is urging restraint. But fierce competition is also producing a surge of innovation.
The European Heir Restoring Forgotten American Cars to Glory
An Italian jewelry scion has turned an old drive-in theater in Pennsylvania into a showplace for his collection of domestic vehicles.
Cadillac Is a Luxury E.V. Giant. Can It Keep It Up Under Trump?
Electric models from the luxury car brand have been very successful, but they may struggle once a $7,500 federal tax credit ends next month.
Europe Gets a Written Trump Trade Deal, With a Caveat for Automakers
Under the newly fleshed-out details, Washington will maintain high tariffs on vehicles imported from the bloc until the E.U. takes steps to lower its levies on many American products.
With Audi Poised to Take Over, Sauber Rises in the F1 Standings
The automotive giant has committed to Formula 1 next year and will provide new resources, including its own power unit. Now the team is experiencing a bit of a surge.
Formula 1’s Boss Knows It Must Keep Changing to Keep Up
Stefano Domenicali, the chief executive, has run the sport for five years, adding races and teams — even attracting Brad Pitt.
Electric vs. Gas Car: Try Our Calculator (Because the Math Is About to Change)
There’s one month left to get a federal subsidy. Our calculator lets you compare models and see whether an E.V. is cheaper in the long run.
Ford Rejigs E.V. Plans After Suffering Billions in Losses
Ford, which once had a lead on other established automakers, said on Monday that it will use new materials and methods to lower the costs of electric vehicles.
Car Companies Are Paying Tariffs So You Don’t Have To
But automakers can’t absorb the cost forever and will soon begin to raise new car prices, analysts say.
California Start-Up Will Buy Assets of Bankrupt Swedish Battery Maker
Lyten will acquire German and Swedish factories built by Northvolt, which declared bankruptcy in March.
Electric Air Taxi Company Plans to Acquire a Helicopter Business
Joby Aviation, which is developing electric aircraft, will acquire the passenger business of Blade, a New York helicopter operator, for $125 million.
Jury Says Tesla Was Partly to Blame for Fatal Crash
Lawyers for the family of a woman struck and killed by a Tesla sedan in 2019 argued that the company’s Autopilot software should have avoided the crash.
Ford Is Latest Carmaker to Blame Tariffs for Profit Slump
The company estimated that duties on imported cars and car parts would cost it $2 billion this year.
Morton Mintz, Muckraking Crusader for Consumers, Dies at 103
As a longtime Washington Post reporter and an author of 10 books, he held corporate America accountable for safe pharmaceuticals and cars.
Volkswagen Is Hit Hard by Trump’s Tariffs
The German automaker said U.S. import duties erased about $1.5 billion from its profit in the first half of the year, and it lowered its forecasts for the full year.
Trade Deal Could Give Japanese Cars a Leg Up in U.S. Market
President Trump’s 15 percent tariff on cars from Japan has angered U.S. automakers, which make cars in Canada and Mexico subject to 25 percent tariffs.
Tesla Reports Falling Profit as Car Sales Slow
Elon Musk has said robotaxis are the company’s future, but most revenue still comes from cars.
Tesla Driver Testifies Autopilot Failed to Prevent Fatal Crash
The driver gave testimony in a federal trial about Tesla’s role in a 2019 accident that killed a woman in Florida.
Stellantis Says Profit Plunged as Tariffs Began to Bite
The company, which owns Jeep, Peugeot, Fiat and other brands, said it might soon have to begin raising prices.
Should You Drive Scotland’s ‘Ultimate Road Trip?’ Locals Say Maybe Not.
The North Coast 500 route through the country’s remote north has drawn millions of visitors to the Highlands. But the price, residents say, is being paid in trash, traffic jams and even deaths.
The Secretive Shop That Keeps the Rare McLaren F1 on the Road
The company made only 106 of these supercars, and service can take weeks.
Rétromobile Is Heading to New York
The event, a behemoth of a classic car show, has been held in France for almost 50 years and is coming to the Javits center in 2026.
The Appeal of the Classic-Looking Morgan
An English company has been producing handmade sports cars for more than 100 years. The new model looks very much like the old ones.
U.S. Proposes Steep Tariffs on Critical E.V. Battery Material
The Commerce Department plans to impose a 93.5 percent levy on Chinese graphite, an essential ingredient in the batteries that power electric vehicles.
Sébastien Buemi, the Renaissance Man of Motorsports
He races in the World Endurance Championship, Formula E and is a development driver for Red Bull’s Formula 1 team.
With Better Cars and Drivers, the World Endurance Championship Turns a Corner
After many manufacturers had bolted from the series, the W.E.C. made changes, and they came pouring back.
A.I. Is Making Sure You Pay for That Ding on Your Rental Car
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.
Driving Cross Country? Here Are the Apps You Want Riding Shotgun
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.”
A Reinvigorated Williams Climbs Into Fifth Place in Formula 1
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.