Out Of The Gate, Tesla Stumbles On Its Mass-Market Car
After Tesla CEO Elon Musk bragged about producing more than 1,000 of its new lower-priced Model 3 cars a month, the company struggled to make 300.
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So You Want To Buy An Electric Car? It Requires Some Planning
With new models aimed at the mass market going on sale this fall, Americans will hear a lot more about electric cars. Here's what you should know if you're on the market for one.
Jeep: Why This American Icon Could Soon Be Part Of A Chinese Company
The Chinese company Great Wall Motor has expressed interest in acquiring the Jeep brand from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Sales of Jeep and other U.S. brands have been growing in China.
As First Model 3 Rolls Off The Line, Can Tesla Sustain Momentum?
Tesla's first Model 3 comes off the assembly line Friday, a pivotal moment for the company. It's Tesla's mass-market electric car — with a $35,000 price. But it faces challenges ramping up production.
840 Horsepower And Revving To Go: A 'Last Gasp' For Supercars?
With autonomous cars looming, the New York auto show may be one of the last chances for automakers to show off some cars with muscle. One model sports 840 horsepower. Who needs that much?
Toyota Plans $1.3 Billion Investment In Kentucky Plant
The Georgetown, Ky., facility is Toyota's largest plant in the world. Toyota plans to invest $10 billion in the U.S. over the next five years.
Trump Vows 'Big Border Tax' For U.S. Manufacturers That Move Jobs Abroad
President Trump has suggested an import tax of up to 45 percent on goods made by U.S. firms overseas. But it's illegal to single out individual companies and it's unclear what form the tax would take.
Some Firms Are Harnessing Trump's Tweets As A Marketing Strategy
President Trump's use of social media to endorse or shame companies is a new public-relations channel. Some are leveraging that to recycle old news on job creation or other investment plans.
From 'No Way,' To Global Success: The Inspired Journey Of GM's Design Chief
A lover of cars since he was a little tyke who later trained as a sculptor, Ed Welburn has shaped the physical world we live in as the longtime head of design for General Motors.
How To Buy A Car: Start With Some Patience
A car is one of the larger purchases most people make. How can you make sure that purchase isn't a mistake? Don't "buy it today." Do your research. Don't panic. Easy, right?