Category: Automobiles

Chinese Automakers’ Answer to E.U. Tariffs: Build in Europe

BYD, which leads China’s electric vehicle sector, is constructing a plant in Hungary while its Chinese rivals expand through joint ventures in Europe.
G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers

After a delay of several months, General Motors said owners of its battery-powered models would now be able to use Tesla charging stations with adapters.
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More

Here’s what lowered interest rates will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
G.M. and Hyundai Plan to Work Together on New Vehicles

General Motors and the South Korean automaker say they will collaborate on new vehicles, buying parts and clean energy technologies.
When Self-Driving Cars Don’t Actually Drive Themselves

An immersive article shows readers what a New York Times reporter has tracked for nearly a decade: Robot taxis still need human help.
Volkswagen Quits Labor Agreement, Paving Way for Job Cuts

A week after it announced it was considering closing factories in Germany, the automaker said it was exiting a labor contract that protected workers from layoffs.
The Great American Family Car Ride

Three bridges, one toll.
Former Volkswagen Chief Executive Faces Trial in Emissions Case

Nine years after the carmaker admitted to concealing emissions on a massive scale, Martin Winterkorn will be tried in a German court.
Volkswagen Considers Closing Plants in Germany

For the first time in its 87-year history, the automaker is considering shuttering factories in Germany, citing the need to remain competitive.
The Big Number: 100 Percent

The Canadian government will impose a new tariff on electric vehicles made in China, further escalating trade tensions between Western countries and China.
Tesla Chargers Are Still Closed to Most Electric Cars

Elon Musk’s plan to open Tesla’s charging network is proceeding slowly. Nobody is entirely sure why, or when that might change.
A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition

The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety.