Auto racing has helped sell products from Budweiser to Viagra, motor oil to Martini & Rossi, and seemingly every gasoline and cigarette brand. Now, with Formula 1 making huge inroads in the United States — supercharged by the hit Netflix documentary series “Drive to Survive” — we’ll see if it can sell Aston Martins. Lawrence… Continue reading Aston Martin Wants to Win and to Sell Cars, Too
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What to Know About the Potential Autoworkers Strike
The United Auto Workers union, which represents about 150,000 workers at U.S. car plants, could strike against three of the country’s largest automakers on Friday if the union and the companies are unable to reach new contracts. The three automakers — General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, which owns Chrysler, Jeep and Ram — could… Continue reading What to Know About the Potential Autoworkers Strike
Auto Strike Looms, Threatening to Shut Detroit’s Big 3
The United Auto Workers union and the three Detroit automakers have less than two weeks to negotiate a new labor contract, and a strike of some sort seems increasingly likely. The union’s president, Shawn Fain, has primed rank-and-file members to be prepared to walk off the job if the union’s long list of demands for… Continue reading Auto Strike Looms, Threatening to Shut Detroit’s Big 3
4 Days, 690 Miles, Countless Stalls: Behold the ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’
To the visitor driving in from out of state, the 127 Yard Sale seems like a kind of Ironman for thrifters. The “world’s longest yard sale” is a test of endurance and attention. Spanning six states, 690 miles and thousands of stalls, it traverses dramatic landscapes, delicate cultural terrain and two time zones. Seeing it… Continue reading 4 Days, 690 Miles, Countless Stalls: Behold the ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’
Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms
Detroit may be headed for a tumultuous labor showdown. The United Auto Workers union has made a bold opening bid in negotiations for new four-year collective bargaining agreements with General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis. Its new president, Shawn Fain, has declared that the 150,000 hourly workers employed by the companies are prepared to strike… Continue reading Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms
A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won’t See on ‘Yellowstone’
Recently, western Montana and cities like Bozeman are experiencing a surge in popularity because of the wildly successful drama “Yellowstone” and its prequels “1883” and “1923.” But some of Montana’s most intriguing areas are those that remain untouched by the limelight. The Hi-Line is one of them. It’s the stretch of U.S. Highway 2 that… Continue reading A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won’t See on ‘Yellowstone’
The Big Number: 30,000
At the moment, Tesla accounts for more than half the fast chargers in the United States. Last month, Ford Motor and G.M. struck a deal that would allow them to adopt Tesla’s charging technology and, separately, Tesla has pledged to make more of its chargers available to other car brands. The collaboration announced on Wednesday… Continue reading The Big Number: 30,000
Brad Pitt Is Making a Movie About Formula 1
Hollywood has produced a number of car-racing movies over the years. There have been “Grand Prix,” “Le Mans,” “Days of Thunder” and “Ford v Ferrari.” The latest, as-yet-untitled picture from Apple Studios, Plan B Entertainment and Jerry Bruckheimer Films is set in the world of Formula 1. It is about the fictional team APXGP and… Continue reading Brad Pitt Is Making a Movie About Formula 1
Ford’s Profit Jumped in Second Quarter
Ford Motor earned $1.9 billion from April to June, up from $667 million a year earlier, the company said on Thursday. Robust sales of gasoline-powered trucks and sport-utility vehicles more than offset a substantial loss on electric models. The automaker reported revenue of $45 billion, up 12 percent from a year earlier, and said it… Continue reading Ford’s Profit Jumped in Second Quarter
G.M. and Other Automakers Will Build 30,000 Electric Vehicle Chargers
Seven major automakers announced a plan on Wednesday to nearly double the number of fast chargers in the United States in an effort to address one of the main reasons that people hesitate to buy electric cars. The carmakers — BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group and Stellantis — will initially invest… Continue reading G.M. and Other Automakers Will Build 30,000 Electric Vehicle Chargers