RJ Scaringe thinks it will take robots, tariffs and diplomacy to maintain a manufacturing base in the United States.
Category: Automobiles
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Rivian C.E.O. RJ Scaringe Has Some Ideas for How to Make More Cars in America
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How Electric Cars Took Hold in Australia
The New York Times – On the Runway:Rising oil prices helped push E.V. sales ahead of gas cars for the first time, even in a country that loves long road trips.
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Defense Hiring Will Ease, Not End, Pain in European Car Industry
The New York Times – Business:An agreement to turn an ailing Volkswagen factory into a defense manufacturing hub offers hope for jobs. But a shift from “family vans to tanks” in Germany is not so simple.
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Why Cheap Used Cars Are So Hard to Find
The New York Times – Business:A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation. But they now average about $33,000.
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How ‘Hypermilers’ Are Trying to Beat High Gas Prices
The New York Times – On the Runway:Gas prices have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war. Some drivers are using special techniques to maximize their miles per gallon and save at the pump.
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Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect as Trump Threatens to Escalate
The New York Times – On the Runway:New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.
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Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise?
The New York Times – Business:The beleaguered auto giant reached a deal with unions to cut tens of thousands of jobs and slash production. Is it enough to revive an iconic German company?
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Tesla’s Cybercab Is Being Investigated by Federal Regulators
The New York Times – Business:The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it would examine whether the company’s new self-driving taxi, which has no steering wheel, meets federal auto regulations.
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Tesla Begins Offering Rides in a Car Without a Steering Wheel
The New York Times – Business:The new Cybercab embodies Elon Musk’s vision of cars that drive themselves, but it is not clear when the vehicle will be widely available.
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A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk
The New York Times – Business:The Polestar 4 is a solid car, and current incentives make it a bargain. But the company, a Chinese-owned brand, is being forced from the U.S. market.
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Chinese Cars Could Be Huge in U.S., and That’s the Problem, Officials Say
The New York Times – Business:The Times test-drove a stunning crossover from Geely that would cost under half of what its rivals charge. Two senators and many experts point to security and economic concerns as reasons for a ban.