| November 19, 2024 
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car FactoriesThe 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. By Jack Ewing |
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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. By Neal E. Boudette |
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Chinese Automakers Display Force at Paris Auto ShowWeeks after Europe imposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, the country’s car companies were defiant at France’s leading auto event. By Melissa Eddy and Liz Alderman |
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In Mexico City, F1 Teams Must Cope With the AltitudeThe 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. By Alex Kalinauckas |
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Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening AllianceThe 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. By Jack Ewing and Melissa Eddy |
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Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.’s Pay in HalfThe Japanese automaker is carving deep cuts in its global operations as it struggles with a steep drop in sales. By River Akira Davis |
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