Assignment 9

The New York Times web site provides a rich set of APIs, as described here: https://developer.nytimes.com/apis You’ll need to start by signing up for an API key. Your task is to choose one of the New York Times APIs, construct an interface in R to read in the JSON data, and transform it into an R DataFrame.

Data Acquisition

I am pulling the Top Stories from

library(httr)
source("../secret")
base_url <- "https://api.nytimes.com/svc/topstories/v2/automobiles.json"
url <- paste0(base_url, "?api-key=", NYT_API_KEY)
NYT_Data <- GET(url)

Data Transformation

library(jsonlite)
json <- fromJSON(content(NYT_Data, as = "text"))
NYT_Top_Stories <- data.frame( json$results )

Data Results

library(kableExtra)
library(dplyr)
NYT_Top_Stories %>%
                kable() %>%
                kable_styling(bootstrap_options = c("striped", "hover", "responsive"))
section subsection title abstract url uri byline item_type updated_date created_date published_date material_type_facet kicker des_facet org_facet per_facet geo_facet multimedia short_url
business Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/business/volkswagen-rivian-electric-vehicles.html nyt://article/15179eac-ddc7-5071-9c63-c20249e9f485 By Jack Ewing and Melissa Eddy Article 2024-11-16T11:57:55-05:00 2024-11-12T16:11:49-05:00 2024-11-12T16:11:49-05:00 Automobiles , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures , Stocks and Bonds , Software , Production , Factories and Manufacturing , Sports Utility Vehicles and Light Trucks, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) , Computers and the Internet Volkswagen AG , Rivian Automotive LLC https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/12/multimedia/VW-RIVIAN-01-twqf/VW-RIVIAN-01-twqf-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/12/multimedia/VW-RIVIAN-01-twqf/VW-RIVIAN-01-twqf-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/12/multimedia/VW-RIVIAN-01-twqf/VW-RIVIAN-01-twqf-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Volkswagen of Germany said in June that it planned to jointly work on software with Rivian, which is based in California., Volkswagen of Germany said in June that it planned to jointly work on software with Rivian, which is based in California., Volkswagen of Germany said in June that it planned to jointly work on software with Rivian, which is based in California., Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters , Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters , Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters
business economy Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories The president-elect has said he could impose punitive tariffs on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of the border. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/business/economy/trump-mexico-trade-tariffs-car-factories.html nyt://article/a69bcf7f-4275-54df-8e50-c085e467efd9 By Jack Ewing Article 2024-11-12T22:45:25-05:00 2024-11-12T00:00:16-05:00 2024-11-12T00:00:16-05:00 Automobiles , International Trade and World Market , Protectionism (Trade) , United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, internal-paywall-exempt-elections-app Bayerische Motorenwerke AG Mexico https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/13/multimedia/MEXICO-CARS-03-kfbc/MEXICO-CARS-03-kfbc-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/13/multimedia/MEXICO-CARS-03-kfbc/MEXICO-CARS-03-kfbc-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/13/multimedia/MEXICO-CARS-03-kfbc/MEXICO-CARS-03-kfbc-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , The BMW factory near San Luis Potosí, Mexico, produces sedans that are exported to the United States, Europe, Latin America and China., The BMW factory near San Luis Potosí, Mexico, produces sedans that are exported to the United States, Europe, Latin America and China., The BMW factory near San Luis Potosí, Mexico, produces sedans that are exported to the United States, Europe, Latin America and China., Benedicte Desrus for The New York Times , Benedicte Desrus for The New York Times , Benedicte Desrus for The New York Times
business Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.’s Pay in Half The Japanese automaker is carving deep cuts in its global operations as it struggles with a steep drop in sales. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/07/business/nissan-job-cuts.html nyt://article/97faa32e-6b24-5f26-b33b-772cf42320e4 By River Akira Davis Article 2024-11-08T12:50:02-05:00 2024-11-07T04:19:19-05:00 2024-11-07T04:19:19-05:00 Automobiles , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Company Reports , Layoffs and Job Reductions , Executive Compensation Nissan Motor Co Uchida, Makoto Japan https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/07/multimedia/07nissan1-wqtk/07nissan1-wqtk-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/07/multimedia/07nissan1-wqtk/07nissan1-wqtk-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/07/multimedia/07nissan1-wqtk/07nissan1-wqtk-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , A Nissan plant in Kaminokawa, Japan. The automaker is making deep cuts after it reported a 90 percent drop in operating profit for the first half of its fiscal year., A Nissan plant in Kaminokawa, Japan. The automaker is making deep cuts after it reported a 90 percent drop in operating profit for the first half of its fiscal year., A Nissan plant in Kaminokawa, Japan. The automaker is making deep cuts after it reported a 90 percent drop in operating profit for the first half of its fiscal year., Richard A. Brooks/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images , Richard A. Brooks/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images , Richard A. Brooks/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
business Tesla’s Stock Jumps After Trump’s Victory Investors believe that the electric car company led by Elon Musk will benefit from his support of the president-elect. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/business/tesla-stock-elon-musk-trump.html nyt://article/660b1eaa-5691-508d-95fc-eda07bae70f5 By Jack Ewing Article 2024-11-08T08:09:38-05:00 2024-11-06T10:06:59-05:00 2024-11-06T10:06:59-05:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles , Stocks and Bonds , United States Politics and Government , Presidential Election of 2024 , Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Automobiles , Campaign Finance Tesla Motors Inc , National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Musk, Elon , Trump, Donald J https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/06/multimedia/06TESLA-TRUMP-01-lqfb/06TESLA-TRUMP-01-lqfb-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/06/multimedia/06TESLA-TRUMP-01-lqfb/06TESLA-TRUMP-01-lqfb-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/06/multimedia/06TESLA-TRUMP-01-lqfb/06TESLA-TRUMP-01-lqfb-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , The bonhomie between President-elect Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk has obscured major policy differences between the two men that may now come to the fore., The bonhomie between President-elect Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk has obscured major policy differences between the two men that may now come to the fore., The bonhomie between President-elect Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk has obscured major policy differences between the two men that may now come to the fore., Doug Mills/The New York Times , Doug Mills/The New York Times , Doug Mills/The New York Times
business Ford Took an Early Lead in Electric Vehicles. Now G.M. Is Surging. Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/business/ford-general-motors-electric-vehicles.html nyt://article/add60460-8a89-533a-85a6-036dce963645 By Neal E. Boudette Article 2024-11-02T11:32:08-04:00 2024-10-29T11:49:49-04:00 2024-10-29T11:49:49-04:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Automobiles , Batteries , Sports Utility Vehicles and Light Trucks, Company Reports , Factories and Manufacturing , Production , Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Ford Motor Co , General Motors , Tesla Motors Inc Detroit (Mich), United States https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/29/multimedia/AUTOS-01-fmqv/AUTOS-01-fmqv-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/29/multimedia/AUTOS-01-fmqv/AUTOS-01-fmqv-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/29/multimedia/AUTOS-01-fmqv/AUTOS-01-fmqv-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1536 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Ford’s F-150 Lightning truck beat the Tesla Cybertruck to the market by more than a year. , Ford’s F-150 Lightning truck beat the Tesla Cybertruck to the market by more than a year. , Ford’s F-150 Lightning truck beat the Tesla Cybertruck to the market by more than a year. , David Walter Banks for The New York Times , David Walter Banks for The New York Times , David Walter Banks for The New York Times
business Volkswagen May Close German Plants for First Time in Its History The auto maker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter three German factories to cut costs amid slumping sales. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/business/volkswagen-plant-closures-germany.html nyt://article/066cbdea-c866-506a-ae04-e98da18ec381 By Melissa Eddy Article 2024-10-30T08:45:16-04:00 2024-10-28T12:56:26-04:00 2024-10-28T12:56:26-04:00 Automobiles , Layoffs and Job Reductions , Factories and Manufacturing, Shutdowns (Institutional) , Organized Labor , Wages and Salaries Volkswagen AG Germany https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/28/multimedia/28vw-closures-01-zhqk/28vw-closures-01-zhqk-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/28/multimedia/28vw-closures-01-zhqk/28vw-closures-01-zhqk-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/28/multimedia/28vw-closures-01-zhqk/28vw-closures-01-zhqk-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1535 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , No other company in Germany carries the same weight as Volkswagen. , No other company in Germany carries the same weight as Volkswagen. , No other company in Germany carries the same weight as Volkswagen. , Agence France-Presse — Getty Images , Agence France-Presse — Getty Images , Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
business Tesla Shares Jump 22% After Robust Profit Increases The company said profits climbed 17 percent in the third quarter. It expects car sales to rise up to 30 percent next year when it plans to begin selling new models. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/business/tesla-elon-musk-earnings.html nyt://article/aa359a64-79ba-581f-aa10-c465d08d6feb By Jack Ewing Article 2024-10-24T23:08:32-04:00 2024-10-23T16:30:33-04:00 2024-10-23T16:30:33-04:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Batteries , Company Reports , Automobiles , Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) , Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles, Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers Tesla Motors Inc Musk, Elon United States https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/23/multimedia/23TESLA-01-vmzj/23TESLA-01-vmzj-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/23/multimedia/23TESLA-01-vmzj/23TESLA-01-vmzj-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/23/multimedia/23TESLA-01-vmzj/23TESLA-01-vmzj-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , The company, led by Elon Musk, accounts for almost half the electric cars sold in the United States and is a bellwether for electric car demand., The company, led by Elon Musk, accounts for almost half the electric cars sold in the United States and is a bellwether for electric car demand., The company, led by Elon Musk, accounts for almost half the electric cars sold in the United States and is a bellwether for electric car demand., Aly Song/Reuters , Aly Song/Reuters , Aly Song/Reuters
sports autoracing In Mexico City, F1 Teams Must Cope With the Altitude The thinner air affects the cars in many ways, including the performance of the turbo engines, brakes and tires. “It’s like driving in the wet,” the driver Lance Stroll of Aston Martin said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/sports/autoracing/f1-mexico-city-altitude.html nyt://article/9737def4-0ff4-5df2-b706-0760e065f0fe By Alex Kalinauckas Article 2024-10-25T12:47:27-04:00 2024-10-24T13:57:17-04:00 2024-10-24T13:57:17-04:00 Automobile Racing Formula One Mexico City (Mexico) https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/25/multimedia/25sp-mexican-altitude-inyt-lwgv/25sp-mexican-altitude-inyt-lwgv-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/25/multimedia/25sp-mexican-altitude-inyt-lwgv/25sp-mexican-altitude-inyt-lwgv-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/25/multimedia/25sp-mexican-altitude-inyt-lwgv/25sp-mexican-altitude-inyt-lwgv-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Oscar Piastri racing in the Mexico City Grand Prix in 2023. , Oscar Piastri racing in the Mexico City Grand Prix in 2023. , Oscar Piastri racing in the Mexico City Grand Prix in 2023. , Hoch Zwei/picture-alliance/dpa/Associated Press , Hoch Zwei/picture-alliance/dpa/Associated Press , Hoch Zwei/picture-alliance/dpa/Associated Press
business Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/business/tesla-self-driving-investigation.html nyt://article/555e4c67-b028-5185-bbd1-6b3c3b0ea002 By Jack Ewing Article 2024-10-18T20:42:00-04:00 2024-10-18T09:46:56-04:00 2024-10-18T09:46:56-04:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles , Traffic Accidents and Safety , Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Computers and the Internet , Automobile Safety Features and Defects , Automobiles , United States Politics and Government , Roads and Traffic , Presidential Election of 2024 Tesla Motors Inc , National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Musk, Elon , Trump, Donald J United States https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/18/multimedia/TESLA-FSD-01-hjvt/TESLA-FSD-01-hjvt-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/18/multimedia/TESLA-FSD-01-hjvt/TESLA-FSD-01-hjvt-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/18/multimedia/TESLA-FSD-01-hjvt/TESLA-FSD-01-hjvt-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , A federal auto safety agency is examining whether Tesla cars with autonomous technology had safeguards in place to require drivers to retake control of their vehicles in situations the cars could not handle on their own., A federal auto safety agency is examining whether Tesla cars with autonomous technology had safeguards in place to require drivers to retake control of their vehicles in situations the cars could not handle on their own., A federal auto safety agency is examining whether Tesla cars with autonomous technology had safeguards in place to require drivers to retake control of their vehicles in situations the cars could not handle on their own., David Zalubowski/Associated Press , David Zalubowski/Associated Press , David Zalubowski/Associated Press
business media ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk Over ‘Robotaxi’ Imagery Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” said it had denied a request to use images from the movie but that Mr. Musk did so anyway. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/21/business/media/elon-musk-alcon-entertainment-robotaxi-lawsuit.html nyt://article/626875f0-2ffe-5dfa-b794-2004f014d15e By Brooks Barnes Article 2024-10-21T23:17:06-04:00 2024-10-21T12:20:29-04:00 2024-10-21T12:20:29-04:00 Movies , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers , Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles Tesla Motors Inc , Warner Bros Discovery Johansson, Scarlett, Musk, Elon , Smith, Frederick W https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/21/multimedia/21musk-wgqm/21musk-wgqm-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/21/multimedia/21musk-wgqm/21musk-wgqm-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/21/multimedia/21musk-wgqm/21musk-wgqm-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1150 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , A handout image provided by Tesla of the company’s “robotaxi” unveiling event in Los Angeles earlier this month., A handout image provided by Tesla of the company’s “robotaxi” unveiling event in Los Angeles earlier this month., A handout image provided by Tesla of the company’s “robotaxi” unveiling event in Los Angeles earlier this month., Tesla, via Reuters , Tesla, via Reuters , Tesla, via Reuters
business Electric Vehicles May Be Struggling. G.M.’s Leader Is Still a Believer. Mary Barra, G.M.’s chief executive, said that the company had fixed battery-manufacturing problems and that its electric vehicles would soon be profitable. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/business/gm-electric-vehicles-mary-barra.html nyt://article/1a9c1480-09fa-5cb1-91ab-ef155bbb3ea7 By Jack Ewing Article 2024-10-18T12:32:38-04:00 2024-10-17T11:20:43-04:00 2024-10-17T11:20:43-04:00 Automobiles , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Batteries , Factories and Manufacturing , Production , Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) , Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline , Global Warming , Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 , United States Politics and Government General Motors , LG Energy Solution, Tesla Motors Inc Barra, Mary T , Biden, Joseph R Jr, Trump, Donald J Spring Hill (Tenn) https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/15/multimedia/00ev-market-03-ltfh/00ev-market-03-ltfh-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/15/multimedia/00ev-market-03-ltfh/00ev-market-03-ltfh-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/15/multimedia/00ev-market-03-ltfh/00ev-market-03-ltfh-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Consumers will buy electric vehicles when there are enough chargers and the cars are affordable and appealing, said Mary Barra, the chief executive of General Motors., Consumers will buy electric vehicles when there are enough chargers and the cars are affordable and appealing, said Mary Barra, the chief executive of General Motors., Consumers will buy electric vehicles when there are enough chargers and the cars are affordable and appealing, said Mary Barra, the chief executive of General Motors., Brett Carlsen for The New York Times , Brett Carlsen for The New York Times , Brett Carlsen for The New York Times
sports autoracing A Formula 1 Race in Texas, but Where Are the American Drivers? Formula 1 is mostly a European sport, and contenders must climb the racing ladder through events there. That is difficult for Americans. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/sports/autoracing/f1-united-states-grand-prix-austin.html nyt://article/9d33c109-8c51-5ddb-8fcc-89bb236ba2b2 By Phillip Horton Article 2024-10-17T21:07:16-04:00 2024-10-17T05:02:23-04:00 2024-10-17T05:02:23-04:00 Automobile Racing , United States Grand Prix (Auto Race) Circuit of the Americas (Austin, Tex), Formula One Sargeant, Logan Austin (Tex) https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/19/multimedia/19sp-usa-american-inyt-01-hptf/19sp-usa-american-inyt-01-hptf-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/19/multimedia/19sp-usa-american-inyt-01-hptf/19sp-usa-american-inyt-01-hptf-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/19/multimedia/19sp-usa-american-inyt-01-hptf/19sp-usa-american-inyt-01-hptf-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1534 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , The Americana at this year’s United States Grand Prix will not include an American driver. , The Americana at this year’s United States Grand Prix will not include an American driver. , The Americana at this year’s United States Grand Prix will not include an American driver. , Erich Schlegel/Usa Today Sports, via Reuters , Erich Schlegel/Usa Today Sports, via Reuters , Erich Schlegel/Usa Today Sports, via Reuters
business Chinese Automakers Display Force at Paris Auto Show Weeks after Europe imposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, the country’s car companies were defiant at France’s leading auto event. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/business/china-electric-vehicles-paris-auto-show.html nyt://article/421c8232-5ee8-5350-b2c6-e63d39a773be By Melissa Eddy and Liz Alderman Article 2024-10-17T21:01:52-04:00 2024-10-15T10:43:07-04:00 2024-10-15T10:43:07-04:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Automobiles , Customs (Tariff) , Protectionism (Trade) BYD Co Ltd , European Union, Stellantis NV , Renault SA Tavares, Carlos https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/15/multimedia/15paris-autoshow-01-gjqw/15paris-autoshow-01-gjqw-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/15/multimedia/15paris-autoshow-01-gjqw/15paris-autoshow-01-gjqw-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/15/multimedia/15paris-autoshow-01-gjqw/15paris-autoshow-01-gjqw-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , A record number of China’s automakers unveiled cutting-edge electric models despite a recent European Union decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on their vehicles., A record number of China’s automakers unveiled cutting-edge electric models despite a recent European Union decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on their vehicles., A record number of China’s automakers unveiled cutting-edge electric models despite a recent European Union decision to impose anti-subsidy tariffs on their vehicles., Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times , Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times , Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times
business Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/business/volkswagen-german-economy.html nyt://article/a1260331-f6b4-5683-a335-3a675c320eff By Melissa Eddy Article 2024-10-12T09:18:24-04:00 2024-10-09T00:00:11-04:00 2024-10-09T00:00:11-04:00 Automobiles , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Labor and Jobs , Layoffs and Job Reductions Volkswagen AG, Ig Metall Germany https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/01/multimedia/00volkswagen-cuts-01-pfkc/00volkswagen-cuts-01-pfkc-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/01/multimedia/00volkswagen-cuts-01-pfkc/00volkswagen-cuts-01-pfkc-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/01/multimedia/00volkswagen-cuts-01-pfkc/00volkswagen-cuts-01-pfkc-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1536 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Volkswagen has said it is considering job cuts and factory closings in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history. , Volkswagen has said it is considering job cuts and factory closings in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history. , Volkswagen has said it is considering job cuts and factory closings in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history. , Ingmar Nolting for The New York Times , Ingmar Nolting for The New York Times , Ingmar Nolting for The New York Times
business economy How Elon Musk Might Use His Pull With Trump to Help Tesla Although Donald Trump has opposed policies that favor electric cars, if he becomes president he could ease regulatory scrutiny of Tesla or protect lucrative credits and subsidies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/business/economy/elon-musk-trump-tesla.html nyt://article/3ee3f793-7449-5610-90c3-d4d960af6694 By Jack Ewing Article 2024-10-31T04:47:09-04:00 2024-10-29T11:54:30-04:00 2024-10-29T11:54:30-04:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles , Presidential Election of 2024 , United States Politics and Government , Automobiles , Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Fuel Emissions (Transportation) , Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions , Batteries , Organized Labor , Factories and Manufacturing , Lobbying and Lobbyists , Automobile Safety Features and Defects , Traffic Accidents and Safety , Federal-State Relations (US) Tesla Motors Inc , United Automobile Workers Musk, Elon , Trump, Donald J https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/28/multimedia/TRUMP-TESLA-07-bjch/TRUMP-TESLA-07-bjch-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/28/multimedia/TRUMP-TESLA-07-bjch/TRUMP-TESLA-07-bjch-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/28/multimedia/TRUMP-TESLA-07-bjch/TRUMP-TESLA-07-bjch-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has become one of former President Donald J. Trump’s biggest supporters, appearing at his rallies and spending millions of dollars to help his campaign., Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has become one of former President Donald J. Trump’s biggest supporters, appearing at his rallies and spending millions of dollars to help his campaign., Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has become one of former President Donald J. Trump’s biggest supporters, appearing at his rallies and spending millions of dollars to help his campaign., Doug Mills/The New York Times , Doug Mills/The New York Times , Doug Mills/The New York Times
sports autoracing As Sergio Pérez Struggles, Questions Follow He started the season strong, but his results have been mostly poor since. His team, Red Bull, has fallen to second place. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/sports/autoracing/sergio-perez-red-bull.html nyt://article/81276bbd-588b-5515-90f4-273fe2a1b69d By Ian Parkes Article 2024-10-24T19:09:07-04:00 2024-10-24T13:54:18-04:00 2024-10-24T13:54:18-04:00 Automobile Racing , Automobiles , Content Type: Personal Profile Formula One , McLaren Racing , Red Bull Racing Ltd Perez, Sergio (1990- ) Mexico https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/25/multimedia/25sp-mexican-perez-inyt-01-fcgm/25sp-mexican-perez-inyt-01-fcgm-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/25/multimedia/25sp-mexican-perez-inyt-01-fcgm/25sp-mexican-perez-inyt-01-fcgm-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/25/multimedia/25sp-mexican-perez-inyt-01-fcgm/25sp-mexican-perez-inyt-01-fcgm-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , After starting the season with four finishes on the podium for Red Bull in the first five Grands Prix, Sergio Pérez placed fourth in Miami and eighth in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix before crashing in Monaco., After starting the season with four finishes on the podium for Red Bull in the first five Grands Prix, Sergio Pérez placed fourth in Miami and eighth in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix before crashing in Monaco., After starting the season with four finishes on the podium for Red Bull in the first five Grands Prix, Sergio Pérez placed fourth in Miami and eighth in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix before crashing in Monaco., Mark Thompson/Getty Images , Mark Thompson/Getty Images , Mark Thompson/Getty Images
sports autoracing Franco Colapinto Makes an Impression, but He May Not Have a Seat for 2025 He replaced Logan Sargeant after he was dropped by Williams, but Carlos Sainz will move to the team for next year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/24/sports/autoracing/f1-franco-colapinto-williams.html nyt://article/8ba70c70-79ba-5f4e-a708-d8e68afacf10 By Ian Parkes Article 2024-10-24T14:48:27-04:00 2024-10-24T13:50:06-04:00 2024-10-24T13:50:06-04:00 Automobile Racing Formula One, WilliamsF1 Sargeant, Logan , Colapinto, Franco https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/25/multimedia/25sp-mexican-colapinto-inyt-01-zvfp/25sp-mexican-colapinto-inyt-01-zvfp-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/25/multimedia/25sp-mexican-colapinto-inyt-01-zvfp/25sp-mexican-colapinto-inyt-01-zvfp-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/25/multimedia/25sp-mexican-colapinto-inyt-01-zvfp/25sp-mexican-colapinto-inyt-01-zvfp-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Franco Colapinto is driving the final nine races for Williams this season. , Franco Colapinto is driving the final nine races for Williams this season. , Franco Colapinto is driving the final nine races for Williams this season. , Mark Thompson/Getty Images , Mark Thompson/Getty Images , Mark Thompson/Getty Images
sports autoracing Oliver Oakes Leads Big Changes at Alpine The team first announced a new driver for 2025. Then its parent, Renault, said it would no longer be an F1 engine supplier. Oakes, the new team principal, called them “nice hot potato topics.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/17/sports/autoracing/f1-oliver-oakes-alpine.html nyt://article/f8f06c19-1f2c-5672-aba2-11312109e3ea By Ian Parkes Article 2024-10-17T16:32:55-04:00 2024-10-17T05:02:46-04:00 2024-10-17T05:02:46-04:00 Automobile Racing , Content Type: Personal Profile Formula One, Renault SA Oakes, Oliver , Briatore, Flavio, Ocon, Esteban https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/19/multimedia/19sp-usa-oakes-inyt-01-vfhp/19sp-usa-oakes-inyt-01-vfhp-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/19/multimedia/19sp-usa-oakes-inyt-01-vfhp/19sp-usa-oakes-inyt-01-vfhp-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/19/multimedia/19sp-usa-oakes-inyt-01-vfhp/19sp-usa-oakes-inyt-01-vfhp-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Pierre Gasly of the Alpine Formula 1 team on the track ahead of the Grand Prix of Singapore in September. Gasly has worked closely with the team’s new principal, Oliver Oakes, this season., Pierre Gasly of the Alpine Formula 1 team on the track ahead of the Grand Prix of Singapore in September. Gasly has worked closely with the team’s new principal, Oliver Oakes, this season., Pierre Gasly of the Alpine Formula 1 team on the track ahead of the Grand Prix of Singapore in September. Gasly has worked closely with the team’s new principal, Oliver Oakes, this season., Clive Mason/Getty Images , Clive Mason/Getty Images , Clive Mason/Getty Images
business Elon Musk Shows Off Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ That Drives Itself “You could fall asleep and wake up at your destination,” said Mr. Musk, Tesla’s C.E.O., but some experts are skeptical that such cars will be ferrying passengers soon. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/10/business/tesla-robotaxi-elon-musk.html nyt://article/f0430e1d-b1ee-5953-9041-2aa8ec114f1a By Jack Ewing Article 2024-10-12T16:40:10-04:00 2024-10-10T10:35:47-04:00 2024-10-10T10:35:47-04:00 Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles, Stocks and Bonds , Automobiles , Traffic Accidents and Safety Tesla Motors Inc Musk, Elon https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/10/multimedia/10tesla-robotaxi-02-promo-tvkp/10tesla-robotaxi-02-promo-tvkp-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/10/multimedia/10tesla-robotaxi-02-promo-tvkp/10tesla-robotaxi-02-promo-tvkp-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/10/multimedia/10tesla-robotaxi-02-promo-tvkp/10tesla-robotaxi-02-promo-tvkp-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1307 , 400 , 150 , 1960 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a Tesla car in Beijing in May 2023. , Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a Tesla car in Beijing in May 2023. , Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a Tesla car in Beijing in May 2023. , Tingshu Wang/Reuters , Tingshu Wang/Reuters , Tingshu Wang/Reuters
climate Can Your Electric Vehicle Catch Fire During a Hurricane? E.V. batteries that are submerged in saltwater can catch fire after the floods subside, but experts say it’s a rarity. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/climate/electric-vehicles-fire-hurricanes.html nyt://article/e401b4c7-6743-5d29-9fdb-c68938a65b65 By Austyn Gaffney and Brad Plumer Article 2024-10-10T21:56:07-04:00 2024-10-09T05:04:01-04:00 2024-10-09T05:04:01-04:00 Global Warming , Greenhouse Gas Emissions , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Fires and Firefighters , Floods , Batteries , Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Hurricane Milton (2024) Florida https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/09/multimedia/09cli-hurricane-EVs-promo/09cli-hurricane-EVs-promo-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/09/multimedia/09cli-hurricane-EVs-promo/09cli-hurricane-EVs-promo-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/09/multimedia/09cli-hurricane-EVs-promo/09cli-hurricane-EVs-promo-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , , , , Saul Martinez for The New York Times , Saul Martinez for The New York Times , Saul Martinez for The New York Times
business Europe Raises Tariffs on China’s E.V.s, Confronting a Key Trade Partner European Union officials say the duties are meant to protect the region’s automakers from what they say are unfair trade practices in China. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/business/europe-china-electric-vehicles-tariffs.html nyt://article/2cc2ae70-ef9d-5795-8e6c-a5e41d51e34f By Melissa Eddy and Jenny Gross Article 2024-10-05T12:46:23-04:00 2024-10-04T06:07:19-04:00 2024-10-04T06:07:19-04:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Automobiles , Customs (Tariff) , Protectionism (Trade) , International Trade and World Market, International Relations , Economic Conditions and Trends , Factories and Manufacturing European Union , European Commission China https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/04/multimedia/04eu-china-tariffs1-tpml/04eu-china-tariffs1-tpml-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/04/multimedia/04eu-china-tariffs1-tpml/04eu-china-tariffs1-tpml-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/04/multimedia/04eu-china-tariffs1-tpml/04eu-china-tariffs1-tpml-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , A showroom in Budapest for electric vehicles made by BYD, a Chinese auto manufacturer. , A showroom in Budapest for electric vehicles made by BYD, a Chinese auto manufacturer. , A showroom in Budapest for electric vehicles made by BYD, a Chinese auto manufacturer. , Tamas Paczai for The New York Times , Tamas Paczai for The New York Times , Tamas Paczai for The New York Times
business Europe Expected to Approve Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China The European Union is expected to support wielding tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, seeking to prevent unfair competition. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/03/business/europe-china-electric-vehicle-tariffs.html nyt://article/f6a87fc7-3362-5498-8cf0-271fde1849e2 By Jenny Gross and Melissa Eddy Article 2024-10-03T21:49:17-04:00 2024-10-03T08:45:40-04:00 2024-10-03T08:45:40-04:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , International Relations , International Trade and World Market, Protectionism (Trade) , Customs (Tariff) European Commission, European Union Macron, Emmanuel (1977- ), Scholz, Olaf (1958- ) https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/03/multimedia/03EU-China-Tariffs-pflc/03EU-China-Tariffs-pflc-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/03/multimedia/03EU-China-Tariffs-pflc/03EU-China-Tariffs-pflc-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/10/03/multimedia/03EU-China-Tariffs-pflc/03EU-China-Tariffs-pflc-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , European countries are set on Friday to approve additional tariffs of up to 45 percent on Chinese-made electric cars, aiming to protect European automakers from an influx of cheaper, state-subsidized vehicles., European countries are set on Friday to approve additional tariffs of up to 45 percent on Chinese-made electric cars, aiming to protect European automakers from an influx of cheaper, state-subsidized vehicles., European countries are set on Friday to approve additional tariffs of up to 45 percent on Chinese-made electric cars, aiming to protect European automakers from an influx of cheaper, state-subsidized vehicles., Felix Schmitt for The New York Times , Felix Schmitt for The New York Times , Felix Schmitt for The New York Times
business Cruise, G.M.’s Self-Driving Unit, Will Pay $1.5 Million Federal Fine The General Motors subsidiary reached a settlement with the main auto safety regulator after one of its self-driving taxis struck a pedestrian in San Francisco last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/30/business/gm-cruise-nhtsa-fine.html nyt://article/6404cdcb-0ef8-5aab-93a9-91cb164c7643 By Jack Ewing Article 2024-10-02T00:06:14-04:00 2024-09-30T15:59:57-04:00 2024-09-30T15:59:57-04:00 Traffic Accidents and Safety , Automobile Safety Features and Defects, Compensation for Damages (Law) , Automobiles , Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles, Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles General Motors , Cruise LLC , National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Waymo , Zoox Inc , Tesla Motors Inc San Francisco (Calif) https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/30/multimedia/CRUISE-01-glkf/CRUISE-01-glkf-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/30/multimedia/CRUISE-01-glkf/CRUISE-01-glkf-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/30/multimedia/CRUISE-01-glkf/CRUISE-01-glkf-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Cruise will pay a $1.5 million penalty and face increased oversight of its activities as it restarts testing of its technology., Cruise will pay a $1.5 million penalty and face increased oversight of its activities as it restarts testing of its technology., Cruise will pay a $1.5 million penalty and face increased oversight of its activities as it restarts testing of its technology., Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters , Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters , Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters
business Stellantis, Owner of Chrysler and Jeep, Slashes Profit Forecast The automaker, created by a 2021 merger, is dealing with labor unrest, slumping sales and a revolt from its dealers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/29/business/stellantis-jeep-dodge-strike.html nyt://article/8a4acd2e-ca28-5fdb-b175-210670f59085 By Jack Ewing Article 2024-09-30T12:32:23-04:00 2024-09-29T05:02:21-04:00 2024-09-29T05:02:21-04:00 Company Reports , Automobiles , Strikes , Labor and Jobs , Factories and Manufacturing, Layoffs and Job Reductions , Organized Labor , Executive Compensation , Stocks and Bonds Stellantis NV , Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, Peugeot SA Tavares, Carlos, Fain, Shawn United States https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/25/multimedia/STELLANTIS-05-ghzc/STELLANTIS-05-ghzc-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/25/multimedia/STELLANTIS-05-ghzc/STELLANTIS-05-ghzc-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/25/multimedia/STELLANTIS-05-ghzc/STELLANTIS-05-ghzc-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 2048 , 400 , 150 , 1537 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Dealers and analysts said Stellantis had moved too slowly to offer incentives as demand for new cars weakened. , Dealers and analysts said Stellantis had moved too slowly to offer incentives as demand for new cars weakened. , Dealers and analysts said Stellantis had moved too slowly to offer incentives as demand for new cars weakened. , Tag Christof for The New York Times , Tag Christof for The New York Times , Tag Christof for The New York Times
sports autoracing Six F1 Grands Prix Are Now Held at Night. Singapore Was the First. Initially there were doubts about holding events in the evening, and on the streets of a city, but they faded quickly. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/20/sports/autoracing/f1-singapore-grand-prix-night.html nyt://article/d9656139-b1b1-58ad-81f3-599fd3f71efd By Alex Kalinauckas Article 2024-09-20T05:02:58-04:00 2024-09-20T05:02:58-04:00 2024-09-20T05:02:58-04:00 Automobile Racing, Automobiles Formula One Singapore https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/21/multimedia/21sp-singapore-city-inyt-02-bjmk/21sp-singapore-city-inyt-02-bjmk-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/21/multimedia/21sp-singapore-city-inyt-02-bjmk/21sp-singapore-city-inyt-02-bjmk-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/21/multimedia/21sp-singapore-city-inyt-02-bjmk/21sp-singapore-city-inyt-02-bjmk-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1206 , 400 , 150 , 1809 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , The Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda in action during practice in Singapore in 2023. , The Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda in action during practice in Singapore in 2023. , The Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda in action during practice in Singapore in 2023. , Edgar Su/Reuters , Edgar Su/Reuters , Edgar Su/Reuters
business energy-environment G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers After a delay of several months, General Motors said owners of its battery-powered models would now be able to use Tesla charging stations with adapters. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/business/energy-environment/tesla-general-motors-ev-charging.html nyt://article/e23f7778-68af-5dd4-8bb5-b6097668c18a By Jack Ewing Article 2024-09-19T11:49:04-04:00 2024-09-18T08:00:08-04:00 2024-09-18T08:00:08-04:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Factories and Manufacturing , Automobile Service and Charging Stations, Batteries , Infrastructure (Public Works) General Motors , Tesla Motors Inc https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/18/multimedia/18gm-tesla-01-ljhk/18gm-tesla-01-ljhk-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/18/multimedia/18gm-tesla-01-ljhk/18gm-tesla-01-ljhk-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/18/multimedia/18gm-tesla-01-ljhk/18gm-tesla-01-ljhk-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Cars from General Motors will join Ford and Rivian vehicles in gaining access to Tesla’s fast-charging network, the largest such system in the country., Cars from General Motors will join Ford and Rivian vehicles in gaining access to Tesla’s fast-charging network, the largest such system in the country., Cars from General Motors will join Ford and Rivian vehicles in gaining access to Tesla’s fast-charging network, the largest such system in the country., Lauren Justice for The New York Times , Lauren Justice for The New York Times , Lauren Justice for The New York Times
business G.M. and Hyundai Plan to Work Together on New Vehicles General Motors and the South Korean automaker say they will collaborate on new vehicles, buying parts and clean energy technologies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/12/business/general-motors-hyundai-partnership.html nyt://article/d787cd34-070f-5105-8bcf-17bda909236a By Neal E. Boudette Article 2024-09-19T15:30:52-04:00 2024-09-12T06:00:12-04:00 2024-09-12T06:00:12-04:00 Automobiles , Alternative and Renewable Energy, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Batteries , Factories and Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) General Motors , Hyundai Motor Co South Korea https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/12/multimedia/12gm-hyundai-kjcg/12gm-hyundai-kjcg-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/12/multimedia/12gm-hyundai-kjcg/12gm-hyundai-kjcg-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/12/multimedia/12gm-hyundai-kjcg/12gm-hyundai-kjcg-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1421 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , A General Motors assembly plant in Lake Orion, Mich. The automaker will work with Hyundai to develop new vehicles and technologies., A General Motors assembly plant in Lake Orion, Mich. The automaker will work with Hyundai to develop new vehicles and technologies., A General Motors assembly plant in Lake Orion, Mich. The automaker will work with Hyundai to develop new vehicles and technologies., Rebecca Cook/Reuters , Rebecca Cook/Reuters , Rebecca Cook/Reuters
insider 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. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/insider/when-self-driving-cars-dont-actually-drive-themselves.html nyt://article/b7ad82d6-85e6-5682-ad65-20aeb03a8c57 By Cade Metz Article 2024-09-21T23:41:17-04:00 2024-09-11T05:03:48-04:00 2024-09-11T05:03:48-04:00 times insider Automobiles , Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Robots and Robotics Cruise LLC , General Motors, Zoox Inc , Waymo California https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/22/multimedia/00self-driving-cars-fpjt/00self-driving-cars-fpjt-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/22/multimedia/00self-driving-cars-fpjt/00self-driving-cars-fpjt-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/22/multimedia/00self-driving-cars-fpjt/00self-driving-cars-fpjt-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , The New York Times reporter Cade Metz riding in a Zoox robot taxi in Foster City, Calif. , The New York Times reporter Cade Metz riding in a Zoox robot taxi in Foster City, Calif. , The New York Times reporter Cade Metz riding in a Zoox robot taxi in Foster City, Calif. , Jason Henry for The New York Times , Jason Henry for The New York Times , Jason Henry for The New York Times
business Volkswagen Quits Labor Agreement, Paving Way for Job Cuts A week after the automaker announced it was considering closing factories in Germany, the company said it was exiting a labor contract that protected workers from layoffs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/business/volkswagen-labor-layoffs-germany.html nyt://article/f79da91f-2535-56cb-861f-16ea8d0a9cdf By Melissa Eddy Article 2024-09-10T22:29:27-04:00 2024-09-10T11:50:39-04:00 2024-09-10T11:50:39-04:00 Automobiles , Labor and Jobs , Layoffs and Job Reductions Volkswagen AG, Ig Metall Germany https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/10/multimedia/10VW-LABOR-pgqm/10VW-LABOR-pgqm-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/10/multimedia/10VW-LABOR-pgqm/10VW-LABOR-pgqm-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/10/multimedia/10VW-LABOR-pgqm/10VW-LABOR-pgqm-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Volkswagen employees at a works council meeting in Wolfsburg, Germany, last week. The union representing the carmaker’s workers has vowed to defend its labor agreement with the company., Volkswagen employees at a works council meeting in Wolfsburg, Germany, last week. The union representing the carmaker’s workers has vowed to defend its labor agreement with the company., Volkswagen employees at a works council meeting in Wolfsburg, Germany, last week. The union representing the carmaker’s workers has vowed to defend its labor agreement with the company., Pool photo by Moritz Frankenberg , Pool photo by Moritz Frankenberg , Pool photo by Moritz Frankenberg
style The Great American Family Car Ride Three bridges, one toll. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/style/the-great-american-family-car-ride.html nyt://article/fc984b57-f869-576b-93cc-81f771c1fa5d By Vanessa Hua Article 2024-09-08T12:19:43-04:00 2024-09-07T05:01:04-04:00 2024-09-07T05:01:04-04:00 episode Families and Family Life, Road Trips California https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/08/fashion/EPISODE-HUA/EPISODE-HUA-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/08/fashion/EPISODE-HUA/EPISODE-HUA-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/08/fashion/EPISODE-HUA/EPISODE-HUA-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 2048 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , , , , Dadu Shin , Dadu Shin , Dadu Shin
business 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. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/business/volkswagen-trial-emissions-ceo-winterkorn.html nyt://article/0861e7e9-b2c4-5125-b1cd-881e67bf8dc7 By Jack Ewing and Tatiana Firsova Article 2024-09-03T23:01:26-04:00 2024-09-03T11:07:25-04:00 2024-09-03T11:07:25-04:00 Automobiles , Fuel Emissions (Transportation), Frauds and Swindling , Air Pollution , Diesel Power Volkswagen AG Winterkorn, Martin Germany https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/03/multimedia/03vw-trial-sub-jcwq/03vw-trial-sub-jcwq-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/03/multimedia/03vw-trial-sub-jcwq/03vw-trial-sub-jcwq-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/03/multimedia/03vw-trial-sub-jcwq/03vw-trial-sub-jcwq-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Martin Winterkorn, second from right, arriving at court in Braunschweig, Germany, on Tuesday. Mr. Winterkorn, a former chief executive of Volkswagen, faces criminal charges over an emissions scandal., Martin Winterkorn, second from right, arriving at court in Braunschweig, Germany, on Tuesday. Mr. Winterkorn, a former chief executive of Volkswagen, faces criminal charges over an emissions scandal., Martin Winterkorn, second from right, arriving at court in Braunschweig, Germany, on Tuesday. Mr. Winterkorn, a former chief executive of Volkswagen, faces criminal charges over an emissions scandal., Ronny Hartmann/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images , Ronny Hartmann/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images , Ronny Hartmann/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
business Volkswagen, Seeking to Cut Costs, Considers German Plant Closures For the first time in its 87-year history, the automaker is considering shuttering factories in Germany, citing the need to remain competitive. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/business/volkswagen-germany-plant-closures.html nyt://article/40c9d395-ab8a-5962-afcd-a8bd719a391b By Melissa Eddy Article 2024-09-03T13:01:08-04:00 2024-09-02T13:52:01-04:00 2024-09-02T13:52:01-04:00 Automobiles , Factories and Manufacturing , Shutdowns (Institutional) , Labor and Jobs , Layoffs and Job Reductions , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Volkswagen AG, Ig Metall Germany https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/02/multimedia/VW-CUTS-04-jhqp/VW-CUTS-04-jhqp-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/02/multimedia/VW-CUTS-04-jhqp/VW-CUTS-04-jhqp-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/09/02/multimedia/VW-CUTS-04-jhqp/VW-CUTS-04-jhqp-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , An electric car on the assembly line at a Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, Germany. The automaker has faced decreased demand for its electric vehicles in Europe., An electric car on the assembly line at a Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, Germany. The automaker has faced decreased demand for its electric vehicles in Europe., An electric car on the assembly line at a Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, Germany. The automaker has faced decreased demand for its electric vehicles in Europe., Jens Schlueter/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images , Jens Schlueter/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images , Jens Schlueter/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
business energy-environment Tesla’s Rivals Still Can’t Use Its Superchargers Elon Musk’s plan to open Tesla’s charging network is proceeding slowly. Nobody is entirely sure why, or when that might change. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/27/business/energy-environment/tesla-electric-vehicle-charging.html nyt://article/b60263a2-9068-59e9-a217-de93a57bad73 By Jack Ewing Article 2024-08-28T13:57:08-04:00 2024-08-27T05:04:32-04:00 2024-08-27T05:04:32-04:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Automobile Service and Charging Stations, Automobiles Tesla Motors Inc , Ford Motor Co , General Motors , Rivian Automotive LLC Musk, Elon Canada , United States https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/26/multimedia/00tesla-charging-qljh/00tesla-charging-qljh-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/26/multimedia/00tesla-charging-qljh/00tesla-charging-qljh-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/26/multimedia/00tesla-charging-qljh/00tesla-charging-qljh-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Tesla’s network, with nearly 30,000 fast-charging plugs in the United States and Canada, remains largely inaccessible to most people who don’t drive Teslas. , Tesla’s network, with nearly 30,000 fast-charging plugs in the United States and Canada, remains largely inaccessible to most people who don’t drive Teslas. , Tesla’s network, with nearly 30,000 fast-charging plugs in the United States and Canada, remains largely inaccessible to most people who don’t drive Teslas. , Lauren Justice for The New York Times , Lauren Justice for The New York Times , Lauren Justice for The New York Times
world asia 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. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/27/world/asia/south-korea-electric-vehicle-fire.html nyt://article/e50cdb95-1cc3-5506-ad88-ddeb0503aaab By Jin Yu Young Article 2024-09-01T10:33:31-04:00 2024-08-27T00:01:21-04:00 2024-08-27T00:01:21-04:00 Automobiles , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Batteries , Parking Garages and Lots , Fires and Firefighters , Traffic Accidents and Safety , Lithium (Metal) , Automobile Safety Features and Defects Mercedes-Benz , Kia Motors Corp , Hyundai Motor Co Seoul (South Korea), South Korea https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/26/multimedia/00skorea-evfire-01-hqtb/00skorea-evfire-01-hqtb-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/26/multimedia/00skorea-evfire-01-hqtb/00skorea-evfire-01-hqtb-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/26/multimedia/00skorea-evfire-01-hqtb/00skorea-evfire-01-hqtb-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Government officials and Mercedes-Benz employees examined the electric sedan that caught fire in Incheon, South Korea, this month. Hundreds of nearby vehicles were damaged., Government officials and Mercedes-Benz employees examined the electric sedan that caught fire in Incheon, South Korea, this month. Hundreds of nearby vehicles were damaged., Government officials and Mercedes-Benz employees examined the electric sedan that caught fire in Incheon, South Korea, this month. Hundreds of nearby vehicles were damaged., Yonhap News Agency, via Reuters , Yonhap News Agency, via Reuters , Yonhap News Agency, via Reuters
business 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. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/26/business/canada-ev-tariffs-china.html nyt://article/55105b16-71c2-5e71-af6d-5fb2f3714351 By Ian Austen Article 2024-08-27T12:48:57-04:00 2024-08-26T11:37:11-04:00 2024-08-26T11:37:11-04:00 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Automobiles , International Relations , International Trade and World Market, Customs (Tariff) , Protectionism (Trade) , Politics and Government BYD Co Ltd , Tesla Motors Inc Trudeau, Justin Canada, China https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/26/multimedia/26canada-china-mtvb/26canada-china-mtvb-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/26/multimedia/26canada-china-mtvb/26canada-china-mtvb-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/26/multimedia/26canada-china-mtvb/26canada-china-mtvb-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Honda and other automakers have said they plan to spend billions of dollars building electric vehicle and battery factories in Canada., Honda and other automakers have said they plan to spend billions of dollars building electric vehicle and battery factories in Canada., Honda and other automakers have said they plan to spend billions of dollars building electric vehicle and battery factories in Canada., Carlos Osorio/Reuters , Carlos Osorio/Reuters , Carlos Osorio/Reuters
style A Shoe That Goes 65 M.P.H. Hitting the road for a trip from Maine to Massachusetts in a giant boot on wheels. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/style/ll-bean-boots-bootmobile.html nyt://article/9e1464ae-e082-5fc5-a88d-badca13231cd By Steven Kurutz and T.J. Kirkpatrick Article 2024-08-25T13:37:46-04:00 2024-08-20T05:02:00-04:00 2024-08-20T05:02:00-04:00 vis-photo , Automobiles , Road Trips , Advertising and Marketing, Shoes and Boots , Fashion and Apparel LL Bean Co Maine , New England States (US) https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/25/multimedia/20BOOTMOBILE-01-tfwk/20BOOTMOBILE-01-tfwk-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/25/multimedia/20BOOTMOBILE-01-tfwk/20BOOTMOBILE-01-tfwk-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/25/multimedia/20BOOTMOBILE-01-tfwk/20BOOTMOBILE-01-tfwk-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , Midsummer to late fall is high season for the Bootmobile, a promotional vehicle that L.L. Bean dispatches to beaches, college campuses and town squares for brand activations and events., Midsummer to late fall is high season for the Bootmobile, a promotional vehicle that L.L. Bean dispatches to beaches, college campuses and town squares for brand activations and events., Midsummer to late fall is high season for the Bootmobile, a promotional vehicle that L.L. Bean dispatches to beaches, college campuses and town squares for brand activations and events., , ,
business Texas Sues G.M. Over Collection and Selling of Driver Data The lawsuit accuses the automaker of tricking drivers into sharing detailed driving records that were then sold to insurance companies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/13/business/gm-texas-lawsuit.html nyt://article/df66b5e8-8b6d-5677-9afa-9e473dcf6d86 By Stacy Cowley Article 2024-08-14T23:40:45-04:00 2024-08-13T19:54:22-04:00 2024-08-13T19:54:22-04:00 Automobiles , Suits and Litigation (Civil) , Insurance , Consumer Protection , Data-Mining and Database Marketing General Motors Paxton, Ken Texas https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/13/multimedia/13texas-gm-kvpm/13texas-gm-kvpm-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/13/multimedia/13texas-gm-kvpm/13texas-gm-kvpm-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/13/multimedia/13texas-gm-kvpm/13texas-gm-kvpm-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1366 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , The Texas attorney general’s lawsuit said G.M. customers were unwittingly enrolled in the automaker’s data collection program. , The Texas attorney general’s lawsuit said G.M. customers were unwittingly enrolled in the automaker’s data collection program. , The Texas attorney general’s lawsuit said G.M. customers were unwittingly enrolled in the automaker’s data collection program. , Cole Wilson for The New York Times , Cole Wilson for The New York Times , Cole Wilson for The New York Times
business Stellantis Will Lay Off Up to 2,450 at Michigan Truck Plant The move is the latest sign of trouble for the trans-Atlantic automaker, which has had sluggish North American sales and has said it needs to cut costs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/business/stellantis-layoffs-ram-truck-warren.html nyt://article/85e67ef5-0447-5937-938a-418eb907a9ff By Neal E. Boudette Article 2024-08-10T02:22:56-04:00 2024-08-09T17:57:20-04:00 2024-08-09T17:57:20-04:00 Layoffs and Job Reductions , Factories and Manufacturing , Organized Labor , Sports Utility Vehicles and Light Trucks, Automobiles , Labor and Jobs Stellantis NV , United Automobile Workers Warren (Mich) https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/09/multimedia/09stellantis-hfqp/09stellantis-hfqp-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/09/multimedia/09stellantis-hfqp/09stellantis-hfqp-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg, https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/09/multimedia/09stellantis-hfqp/09stellantis-hfqp-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1360 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , The Stellantis plant in Warren, Mich., builds an older version of the Ram pickup truck. , The Stellantis plant in Warren, Mich., builds an older version of the Ram pickup truck. , The Stellantis plant in Warren, Mich., builds an older version of the Ram pickup truck. , Nic Antaya for The New York Times , Nic Antaya for The New York Times , Nic Antaya for The New York Times
business Delaware Judge Questions Tesla About Vote on Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay Lawyers for Tesla have asked a Delaware judge to reverse her decision to void a multibillion-dollar pay package for Mr. Musk after shareholders approved it a second time in June. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/02/business/elon-musk-pay-delaware.html nyt://article/3d3c134f-52eb-5c0c-a373-aa40e6091c26 By Peter Eavis Article 2024-08-03T14:08:18-04:00 2024-08-02T14:30:25-04:00 2024-08-02T14:30:25-04:00 Executive Compensation , Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Boards of Directors , Shareholder Rights and Activism, Suits and Litigation (Civil) , Decisions and Verdicts Tesla Motors Inc McCormick, Kathaleen St J, Musk, Elon Delaware https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/02/multimedia/02musk-pay-01-vzjm/02musk-pay-01-vzjm-superJumbo.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/02/multimedia/02musk-pay-01-vzjm/02musk-pay-01-vzjm-threeByTwoSmallAt2X.jpg , https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/08/02/multimedia/02musk-pay-01-vzjm/02musk-pay-01-vzjm-thumbLarge.jpg , Super Jumbo , threeByTwoSmallAt2X , Large Thumbnail , 1365 , 400 , 150 , 2048 , 600 , 150 , image , image , image , photo , photo , photo , A Delaware judge noted that there was no legal precedent for Tesla’s decision to ask shareholders to vote on a $55 billion pay package for Elon Musk after she had struck it down., A Delaware judge noted that there was no legal precedent for Tesla’s decision to ask shareholders to vote on a $55 billion pay package for Elon Musk after she had struck it down., A Delaware judge noted that there was no legal precedent for Tesla’s decision to ask shareholders to vote on a $55 billion pay package for Elon Musk after she had struck it down., Jonathan Ernst/Reuters , Jonathan Ernst/Reuters , Jonathan Ernst/Reuters