automakers

Automakers Say Trump's Anti-NAFTA Push Could Upend Their Industry

8:21pm February 26, 2018

by Sonari Glinton

As the administration seeks to redo the North American Free Trade Agreement, the industry is watching the talks closely. Automakers say changes could drive up costs, making them less competitive.

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Citi Bike users pedal through the streets of Manhattan. Some members of Generation Z, the younger generation following the millennials, are less inclined to own cars and lean more toward bike-sharing and ride-sharing services.

Economy

Generation Z May Not Want To Own Cars. Can Automakers Woo Them In Other Ways?

5:11am December 08, 2017

by Natalie Bettendorf

Selling cars to the group that follows the millennials won't be easy. Instead of just making cars, automakers are trying to make a move, whether it's car-sharing, ride-hailing or self-driving.

This photo provided by Tesla shows the 2017 Model 3, the Silicon Valley automaker's attempt to enter the mainstream car market.

National

Out Of The Gate, Tesla Stumbles On Its Mass-Market Car

5:41pm October 03, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

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.

National

Jeep: Why This American Icon Could Soon Be Part Of A Chinese Company

4:24pm August 24, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

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.

"We are moving forward with an open and robust review of emissions standards," Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt says.

Trump Administration Takes Key Step To Rolling Back Auto Fuel Standards

5:11pm August 14, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

The Trump administration has opened a 45-day comment period ahead of proposed changes to Obama-era EPA rules for greenhouse gas emissions for cars and light trucks.

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk speaks at the unveiling of the Model 3 in Hawthorne, Calif., on March 31, 2016. The first Model 3 is due to roll off the assembly line Friday.

As First Model 3 Rolls Off The Line, Can Tesla Sustain Momentum?

12:19pm July 07, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

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.

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Emirati men check a Tesla vehicle during a ceremony in Dubai in February. The electric -vehicle maker recently announced the opening of a new Gulf headquarters in the United Arab Emirates.

Riding Hopes For Model 3, Tesla Overtakes Ford In Market Value

4:32pm April 04, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The Silicon Valley fledgling and the Detroit titan aren't exactly an even match in size and output — yet this week investors pushed Tesla past Ford, even if only for the moment.

Trucks, including an armored car, pass through U.S. customs in 2016 in Laredo, Texas.

Trump Vows 'Big Border Tax' For U.S. Manufacturers That Move Jobs Abroad

12:03pm January 25, 2017

by John Ydstie

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.

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Employees work on an engine production line at a Ford factory in Dagenham, England. Many American firms based in the U.K. are concerned Brexit will adversely impact their businesses.

How U.S. Businesses In Europe Are Already Planning For Brexit

1:56pm September 01, 2016

by Frank Langfitt

The U.K.'s vote to leave the European Union has forced businesses ranging from American automakers to financial services companies to ponder their investments in Europe.

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Buying a car is a big expense - but it doesn't have to be a stressful one.

Economy

How To Buy A Car: Start With Some Patience

6:38pm May 05, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

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?

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