Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.
Category: Automobiles
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Thanksgiving Travel Tips: How to Survive Flights and Car Rentals
The busiest travel period of the year can be daunting, but we’ve got tips to help minimize the stress, at the airport and on the road.
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Automakers Want Trump to Keep Federal E.V. Regulations in Place
Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them.
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Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe as Electric Vehicle Sales Slow
The American automaker said the cost-cutting measure would help it compete with Chinese rivals in the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles.
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Ford Fined by Safety Agency Over Defective Rearview Camera Recalls
The regulator faulted the automaker for not recalling cars with defective rearview cameras quickly enough and for providing incomplete and inaccurate information.
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Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories
The president-elect has said he could impose tariffs as high as 200 percent on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of the border.
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Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.’s Pay in Half
The Japanese automaker is carving out its global operations as it struggles with a steep drop in sales.
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Tesla’s Stock Jumps After Trump’s Victory
Investors believe that the electric car company led by Elon Musk will benefit from his support of the president-elect.
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How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China
A brutal price war, sudden shifts in consumer demand and human rights issues in Xinjiang have left VW stumbling in a market it led for 40 years.
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How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla
Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies.