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As EV Sales Pick up Pace, Electric Commercial Fleets Lag

Passenger cars dominate the electric vehicle market, but light delivery trucks could benefit from the cost savings and range E.V.s offer.

Ford Reports $1.8 Billion Profit in Quarter

Sales increased from a year earlier, when the automaker was hampered by parts shortages.

G.M.’s Profits Fell 18.5 Percent in the First Quarter

The decline over the first three months of 2022 was primarily the result of the short-term costs of job cuts and slower sales in China.

Automakers Face Test in Reaching U.S. Target for Electric Vehicles

New federal rules are expected to speed the transition to E.V.s, a shift that car companies have embraced but will be challenged to carry out.

General Motors Reports 18% Rise in Quarterly Sales

G.M. cited improvements in component supplies and robust demand even in the face of higher interest rates.

United Auto Workers Usher In New Era of Leadership

Shawn Fain, who ousted the incumbent president, is presiding over a convention to chart the union’s approach in contract talks this year.

President Is Ousted in United Auto Workers Election

Shawn Fain, an insurgent, edged Ray Curry after calling for a harder line in contract talks. The union has been dogged by corruption scandals.

Rivian Lost $6.8 Billion Last Year as Production Fell Short

The maker of electric trucks said it expected to double production in 2023 as the supply of parts became more reliable.

Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self-Driving’ System

A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths of injuries caused by the...

Ford Halts Production of F-150 Lightning Electric Truck Over Battery Issue

The automaker cited a potential problem with the battery pack of the F-150 Lightning but said it was unaware of any incidents “in the field.”