General Motors is slowing the expansion of its Cruise automated driving division and significantly cutting spending at the unit after suspending operations in response to growing safety concerns about its driverless cars. The company had been planning to roll out a ride service in San Francisco and three other cities and begin testing Cruise vehicles… Continue reading G.M. to Cut Spending on Cruise Self-Driving Unit
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U.S. Debates How Much to Sever Electric Car Industry’s Ties to China
The Biden administration has been trying to jump-start the domestic supply chain for electric vehicles so cleaner cars can be made in the United States. But the experience of one Texas company, whose plans to help make an all-American electric vehicle were upended by China, highlights the stakes involved as the administration finalizes rules governing… Continue reading U.S. Debates How Much to Sever Electric Car Industry’s Ties to China
McLaren F1 Team Is No Longer Caught in the Middle
McLaren started Formula 1’s 2023 season slowly. It did not score a top-10 finish in the opening two events, but it has since emerged as the nearest challenger to dominant Red Bull. “It’s been one hell of a turnaround,” said Oscar Piastri, one of McLaren’s drivers. The team, which was fifth in 2022 with 159… Continue reading McLaren F1 Team Is No Longer Caught in the Middle
Ford Resumes Work on E.V. Battery Plant in Michigan, at Reduced Scale
Ford Motor said Tuesday that it was resuming work on an electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan but significantly scaling back its plans in part because of slow E.V. adoption in the United States. A company spokesman said that Ford now expected the plant in Marshall, Mich., to create 1,700 jobs rather than 2,500, but… Continue reading Ford Resumes Work on E.V. Battery Plant in Michigan, at Reduced Scale
Cale Yarborough, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Dies at 84
Cale Yarborough, who won three consecutive NASCAR Winston Cup Series championships and whose 83 victories tied him for sixth place on the winners’ list, died on Sunday. He was 84. He had been battling a rare genetic disorder, his family told The Associated Press. At the peak of his success, Yarborough won nine races in… Continue reading Cale Yarborough, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Dies at 84
What Car Owners Should Know About the Tesla Autopilot Recall
Drivers of Tesla vehicles will automatically receive the software updates the company is issuing to address concerns from federal auto safety regulators about its driver-assistance system, Autopilot. The updates, which Tesla will send to cars over cellular networks, will include new warnings and checks to make sure drivers are paying attention to the road and… Continue reading What Car Owners Should Know About the Tesla Autopilot Recall
Aston Martin’s F1 Season Went Zoom, Then Sputtered
A year ago, Lawrence Stroll, team owner of Aston Martin, was far from achieving his aspirations. Twelve months later, Fernando Alonso outlined the difference in performance between last year’s team and this year’s. “It has been a historical season for Aston Martin, and for myself, eight finishes on the podium, more than 200 points, nearly… Continue reading Aston Martin’s F1 Season Went Zoom, Then Sputtered
Two Storied Names in F1, Ferrari and Mercedes, Seek to Bounce Back
Ferrari and Mercedes are two of the oldest, grandest and most successful teams in Formula 1. In 2022, their hopes of more world championships were dashed by Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team. This year, things got even worse. Where Ferrari won four times last season, in 2023 the Italian team won just a… Continue reading Two Storied Names in F1, Ferrari and Mercedes, Seek to Bounce Back
Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars
In Darbhanga, a new acid-battery rickshaw, like the one Mr. Rai drives, sells for around 175,000 rupees, or $2,100. That’s half the price of a new rickshaw powered by natural gas. Charging the battery costs 20 rupees (25 cents), one-fourth of the price of filling a gas tank. The rebates seem to be working. Reliance… Continue reading Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars
Tesla Begins Delivery of the Cybertruck Today
Tesla began delivering its much delayed, highly anticipated Cybertruck pickup to customers on Thursday, entering one of the most lucrative but competitive segments of the auto industry. With its stainless steel body and sharp angles, the Cybertruck is unlike pickups from Ford Motor, General Motors and Ram, which dominate the market. With a starting price… Continue reading Tesla Begins Delivery of the Cybertruck Today