As companies look to build cash flow and loyalty, everything from heated car seats to earthworm deliveries can become a recurring charge on your credit card.
Category: Automobiles
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Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year
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.
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Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
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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.
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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 were later struck down by the Supreme Court.
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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.
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The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.
Even as the electric vehicle market slumps, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.
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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.
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Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option
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.
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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.
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The Mighty Engine That Jaguar Built, and Built Jaguar
For 42 years, the XK was Jaguar’s secret weapon. It proved its worth on the racetrack and powered generations of cars. The company’s leap into electrics could take a similar path.
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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.