To Sell Trucks, Break Out the Cowboys and Wrap Them in Old Glory

Americans ? especially American men ? love trucks, and high gas prices aren?t swaying automakers. Ram has a new line of fuel-guzzling muscle trucks, and some in-your-face ads to sell them.

Ferrari?s First Electric Car Runs Into Backlash in Italy and Beyond

Memes mocked the new model, analysts questioned its appeal and investors sold the automaker?s stock. A former Ferrari chairman warned of ?the destruction of a legend.?

These Drivers Found Cheap Gas

It?s in Valley Center, Calif., on tribal land. Customers relish every penny saved.

Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone

Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in California. For visually impaired people, it can also bring a rare feeling of independence.

A Route 66 Road Trip in Cars of the Past, Present and Future

Before cars could drive themselves, the Mother Road beckoned Americans westward. We drove a long stretch of it to assess the health of the old road while sizing up the next automotive century.

Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.

With Gas Prices Through the Roof, Will Renting an EV or Hybrid Car Save You Money?

With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?

Tesla?s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry

California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.

Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles

A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.

Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.

Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.

Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year

Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.

These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks

People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.

Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable

The charging network is spotty, but it?s a small country.

Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago

The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.

Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund

Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that the Supreme Court later struck down.

G.M.?s Profit Bolstered by a $500 Million Tariff Refund

Because of a February Supreme Court decision, General Motors said it would receive refunds on some of the tariffs it had paid.

The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.

Even as the electric vehicle market has slumped, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.

Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option

The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.

Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline

The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.

How Can I Protect My Car When the Weather Is Scorching?

Extreme heat is extremely hard on your vehicle, but a few simple precautions can help a lot.

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