Is a Canadian Car the Answer to Trump’s Tariffs? The Bricklin Shows the Risks.
A sports car made in New Brunswick and mostly funded by the province lasted only about 18 months.
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Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
These Drivers Found Cheap Gas
It’s in Valley Center, Calif., on tribal land. Customers relish every penny saved.
United States Politics and Government
4 Takeaways From The Times’s Reporting on Howard Lutnick
The New York Times examined the dealings of 818 companies controlled by the U.S. commerce secretary, documenting a history of bare-knuckle tactics that extended into his time in government.
Automobiles
Ferrari’s First Electric Car Runs Into Backlash in Italy and Beyond
Memes mocked the new model, analysts questioned its appeal and investors sold the automaker’s stock. A former Ferrari chairman warned of “the destruction of a legend.”
Canada
Melanie Joly insists Canadian automakers looking to export vehicles overseas
Industry minister offered no details during comments to House Standing Committee on Industry and Technology
Automobiles
Ferrari Unveils Luce, Its First Fully Electric Car
The Italian sports car maker unveiled Luce, its first all-electric model, on Monday amid wider worries about the luxury E.V. market.
China
$140,000 E.V.s and Heritage Gold: The Rise of China’s Homegrown Luxury Market
As China’s economy slows, consumers are increasingly turning to domestic luxury products, challenging the dominance of long-established European brands.
Homeless Persons
In Homeless Crisis, California ‘Is Waging a War on R.V.s’
The R.V.s are seen as an eyesore — the most visible sign of the state’s homelessness crisis. Neighbors and politicians want them gone. The people who call them home feel…
Automobiles
Do U.S. Automakers Have a Future in Canada?
Detroit-based automakers pioneered open trade between Canada and the United States, benefiting both countries. President Trump’s trade war now leaves their future in the country in question.
Road Trips
A Route 66 Road Trip in Cars of the Past, Present and Future
Before cars could drive themselves, the Mother Road beckoned Americans westward. We drove a long stretch of it to assess the health of the old road while sizing up the…
Automobiles
A Ford Truck, Home to Newborn Robins, Is Stuck at a Kansas Car Dealer
Employees of a dealership in Olathe, Kan., found the nest, which is protected under federal law, on top of one of the truck’s tires.
Berlin (Germany)
In Berlin, Cars Are a Culture War Flashpoint
With municipal elections approaching, conservatives and progressives are sparring over congestion in the city center and how to fix it.
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The Miles Davis Look: His Sunglasses, Trumpet, Hair and More
Fast cars, huge shades and, surprisingly, any old trumpet: These are the things that made Miles Miles.
Ford Motor Co
Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund
Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that the Supreme Court later struck down.
General Motors
G.M.’s Profit Bolstered by a $500 Million Tariff Refund
Because of a February Supreme Court decision, General Motors said it would receive refunds on some of the tariffs it had paid.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.
Even as the electric vehicle market has slumped, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option
The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.
Automobiles
How Can I Protect My Car When the Weather Is Scorching?
Extreme heat is extremely hard on your vehicle, but a few simple precautions can help a lot.
United States Defense and Military Forces
Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company’s E.V. Push, is Leaving
Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.
Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant
The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.