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Musk’s Next Move May Be a Megamerger of SpaceX and Tesla
Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.
A New Era of Super-Hybrid Cars Is Coming
Extended-range electric vehicles promise to reduce costs and appeal to America’s appetite for adventure. And they’re coming to showrooms soon.
Just How Much Are E.V. Drivers Saving With Gas Prices Still High?
Over a long period, gas prices tend to be more volatile than electricity rates.
To Sell Trucks, Break Out the Cowboys and Wrap Them in Old Glory
Americans — especially American men — love trucks, and high gas prices aren’t swaying automakers. Ram has a new line of fuel-guzzling muscle trucks, and some in-your-face ads to sell them.
How Tesla’s Stock Listing in 2010 Enabled SpaceX’s I.P.O.
Investors who bought the automaker’s shares in its initial public offering became rich. As a result, many have a deep faith in Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX.
Ferrari’s First Electric Car Runs Into Backlash in Italy and Beyond
Memes mocked the new model, analysts questioned its appeal and investors sold the automaker’s stock. A former Ferrari chairman warned of “the destruction of a legend.”
These Drivers Found Cheap Gas
It’s in Valley Center, Calif., on tribal land. Customers relish every penny saved.
Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone
Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in California. For visually impaired people, it can also bring a rare feeling of independence.
Time-Traveling Along Route 66, in Cars of the Past, Present and Future
Before cars could drive themselves, the Mother Road beckoned Americans westward. We drove a long stretch of it to assess the health of the old road while sizing up the next automotive century.
Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads
The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Gas Is Over $4.50 a Gallon. For Your Next Rental, Should You Try an E.V. or Hybrid? We Do the Math.
With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?
Tesla’s Newest Electric Vehicle Could Jolt the Trucking Industry
California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.
What the Iran War Is Costing You
Calculating the cost of war is an imperfect science, but economic analyses offer a sense of how fighting far away can disrupt American life.
Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court
A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.
Have You Bought a Tesla Recently? We Want to Hear From You.
Tesla sales are rebounding in Europe even though many people have negative feelings about Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive. We want to know why.
Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.
Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
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.
Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.