WSJ - Autos

Tesla vs. NIO: Battle for the World’s Largest EV Market

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:30:00 GMT

Gone are the long waits at charging stations: Chinese electric-vehicle startup NIO is pioneering battery-swap systems, challenging Tesla and other rival car makers. Here’s how NIO and Tesla are racing for the world’s largest EV market in China. Photo illustration: Sharon Shi

How Elon Musk Found Stock Success Amid the Covid Pandemic

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Elon Musk’s blind optimism and affinity for grandiose claims that once undercut his credibility may now have helped propel him to become the world’s second richest person. WSJ takes a look at how he managed to succeed amid the pandemic. Photo: Britta Pedersen/Zuma Press

Tesla Eligible for S&P 500 After Fourth-Consecutive Quarterly Profit

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 01:53:16 GMT

Tesla reported a fourth-consecutive profitable quarter, making it eligible for inclusion in the S&P 500. WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji explains. Photo: Storyblocks

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Changing the Way We Commute

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Traveling on trains and buses means potential exposure to the coronavirus, so cities are racing to make their public transit systems safe. WSJ explores how things like sanitizing robots, working from home and expanded bike lanes are changing our commutes. Video/Illustration: Jaden Urbi and Zoë Soriano

As Ferrari Reopens, Staff Are Greeted With Coronavirus Blood Tests

Fri, 01 May 2020 13:14:50 GMT

Ferrari employees who are going back to work pass through a series of steps designed to keep the coronavirus out, including blood tests for antibodies. WSJ’s Eric Sylvers reports from the car maker’s factory near the center of Italy’s outbreak. Photo: Francesca Volpi for The Wall Street Journal

Motion Sick? This Tech Company Thinks It Might Have a Solution

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:00:00 GMT

If you’ve read a book in a car, you probably know what motion sickness feels like. WSJ’s Tim Higgins visits Massachusetts-based ClearMotion, which is betting its suspension technology could provide a solution as we move closer towards a future with driverless cars. Photo: Max Esposito/WSJ

The Electric-Vehicle Road Test

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Dozens of new electric-vehicle models are expected to arrive at dealerships in the next few years. We followed eight Wall Street Journal reporters in four countries to see if they, and the world, are ready to make the switch.

Ghosn: ‘Nissan Owes Me a Lot of Money’

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:51:59 GMT

In an interview with WSJ’s Nick Kostov, Carlos Ghosn said he regrets not seizing a 2009 opportunity to work in the U.S., where he wouldn’t have been “crucified” for his pay. The former auto executive recently escaped Japan, where he faces charges of financial wrongdoing. Photo: Jacob Russell for The Wall Street Journal

Carlos Ghosn Details Why He Escaped Japan

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:31:21 GMT

Former automotive executive Carlos Ghosn said he "fled injustice" in Japan. WSJ's Chip Cummins explains what Wednesday's crowded press conference in Beirut tells us about Mr. Ghosn's next steps. Photo: Maya Alleruzzo/Associated Press

All Eyes on You: The Latest Tricks of AI Cameras at CES

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:18:02 GMT

Two new smart systems use cameras, artificial intelligence and an assortment of sensors to keep watch over you—Patscan looks for threats in public spaces, while Eyeris monitors the driver and passengers in a car. WSJ’s Katherine Bindley visits CES to explores their advantages, as well as their privacy costs.

Turo, the ‘Airbnb for Cars’, Angers Rental Car Companies

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Turo lets individuals rent their personal vehicles. Some “hosts” are building businesses at airports that major car rental companies slam as unfair competition. WSJ’s Jason Bellini reports. Photo: Jake Nicol/The Wall Street Journal

Tesla Unveils Electric Pickup Truck

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:21:04 GMT

With Tesla’s latest vehicle, an electric pickup dubbed "Cybertruck," Elon Musk takes aim at a challenging but lucrative market segment. Photo: Frederic J. Brown/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

Behind the Wheel of the First Car Ever Called Porsche

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:58:20 GMT

The world’s first Porsche, built in Nazi-era Germany, is going up at auction. WSJ’s Dan Neil got to take the 1939 Type 64 Berlin-Rome Rennwagon for a drive. Photo: Jack Schroeder Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

Harley-Davidson Goes Electric: Test Riding the LiveWire

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:01:42 GMT

Harley-Davidson just debuted the world's first full-size electric sport bike. Auto columnist Dan Neil went to Portland, Ore., to take the LiveWire for a spin. Photo: Harley-Davidson

Why Ford and GM Scaled Back in Europe

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:16:42 GMT

Decades after expanding to Europe, Ford and General Motors have both scaled back in the region, in part to gravitate back to their sweet spot: trucks and SUVs. WSJ explains why the two U.S. auto giants struggled to turn a profit in the European market. Photo composite: Heather Seidel/The Wall Street Journal

Lee Iacocca, Father of Mustang and Minivan, Dies at 94

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:34:33 GMT

Charismatic auto executive Lee Iacocca became famous for orchestrating a stunning turnaround of Chrysler in the 1980s with aid from Congress. He also oversaw the development of the minivan, which transformed the way families traveled. Photo: Wally McNamee/Corbis/Getty Images

Trump's Trade Fights: Taking on the World

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:35:00 GMT

As part of President Trump’s efforts to rebalance trade relationships, he has imposed tariffs on almost every country around the world. WSJ’s Josh Zumbrun explains where we stand with our largest trading partners. Photo composite: Laura Kammerman

Where the U.S. Stands on Trade with Its Biggest Partners

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT

As part of President Trump’s efforts to rebalance trade relationships, he’s imposed tariffs on almost every country around the world. WSJ’s Josh Zumbrun explains where we stand with our largest trading partners. Photo composite: Laura Kammerman

Taking Stock of Tesla

Fri, 24 May 2019 16:36:20 GMT

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said 2019 would bring an affordable electric car built in a new factory in China. But as WSJ’s Tim Higgins reports, investors may be losing confidence in that plan. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann

Ford Earnings Are a Barometer of Turnaround-Plan Success

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:37:34 GMT

As Ford looks to recover from losses in its foreign businesses and adjust to a growing U.S. consumer preference for SUVs and trucks, WSJ’s Lee Hawkins take a look at CEO Jim Hackett’s turnaround plan and the auto maker’s key areas of focus in 2019.