Category: Automobiles

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.
Canada Will Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

The new tariffs announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will match levies imposed by President Biden and could further strain relations between Canada and China.
What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains

Rail labor disruptions in Canada tend to be brief, but a prolonged stoppage could hurt farmers, automakers and other businesses.
Ford Pulls Back Its Electric Vehicle Push

The automaker said it would invest less in battery-powered cars and scrap a planned electric three-row sport utility vehicle.
Driving Through New England in L.L. Bean’s Bootmobile

Hitting the road for a trip from Maine to Massachusetts in a giant boot on wheels.