Carlos Ghosn Accuses Nissan Officials of Mismanagement
In a video recorded before his most recent arrest, the former auto chief said executives responsible for the company’s slide had plotted against him.
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Tesla Got an Early Lead, but Luxury Electric Rivals Are Racing to Catch Up
Several months ago, Jaguar introduced the I-Pace sport utility vehicle, and more rival electrics will soon be available from Audi, Mercedes, Porsche and Volvo.
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CreditLibrary of Congress The Streets Were Never Free. Congestion Pricing Finally Makes That Plain.
The policy could change not just traffic, but also how we think about the infrastructure cars require.
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U.S. March and Quarter One Auto Sales Drop in Weak Start to 2019
Major automakers on Tuesday reported weak U.S. sales for March and the first quarter, citing a rough start to the year, but said a robust economy and strong labor market should encourage consumers to buy more vehicles as 2019 rolls on.
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CreditBrian Stauffer Inside the Tensions at Carlos Ghosn’s Nissan
Once seen as a model of global cooperation, the Nissan-Renault alliance seethed with fear and rivalries, raising questions about its future.
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CreditAlexandria Sage/Reuters Eyes on the Road! (Your Car Is Watching)
As more technology creeps into the front seat to help drivers, so too will systems that eavesdrop on and monitor them.
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CreditSamuel Zeller for The New York Times A Deadly Blaze in the Alps Made a Biker a Hero and Tunnels Safer for All
Two decades ago, 39 people died inside the Mont Blanc Tunnel in a fire so horrific it changed safety standards forever. The truth eventually caught up to the legend of a man who rushed in.
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CreditAllison Farrand for The New York Times Trump Rebukes General Motors and Union Over Idling of Lordstown Plant
In a Twitter barrage, the president called on G.M. and the United Auto Workers to start talks that would put an Ohio factory back to work.
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CreditDavid Zalubowski/Associated Press Tesla Sales Slump as ’19 Starts Is Hinted At in State Data
A compilation of state data indicates a big decline for the electric-car maker after a federal tax credit was reduced.
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CreditJoerg Sarbach/Deutsche Presse-Agentur, via Associated Press Ex-VW Chief Knew of Diesel Scheme Years Earlier Than He Admitted, S.E.C. Says
The allegation, included in a lawsuit accusing the carmaker of defrauding investors, is likely to bolster claims by investors seeking billions of dollars in damages over an emissions-cheating scandal.
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CreditOli Scarff/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images What’s Driving Automakers Out of Europe?
Blame has been cast on events like Brexit, but there are other changes that are reshaping the industry globally.
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CreditFrederic J. Brown/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Tesla Model Y, a New S.U.V., Is Unveiled Amid Mounting Challenges
Elon Musk’s electric-car company is broadening its vehicle offerings as it looks to increase sales in difficult markets like China and Europe.
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CreditAndrew White for The New York Times Custom Cars, Made to Order While You Wait (a Couple of Months)
“The company that makes their dream car a reality is the company that’s going to get their money,” an auto dealer executive said.
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CreditThomas James Locking More Than the Doors as Cars Become Computers on Wheels
Concern that cars could be seriously hacked — by criminals, terrorists or even rogue governments — has prompted a new round of security efforts on the part of the auto industry.
