Follow WSJ - Autos, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/feeds2164 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:42:12 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQuykQpZo5B0W-T5HJgy6HUf The number of semiconductors in a modern car, from the ignition to the braking system, can exceed a thousand. As the global chip shortage drags on, car makers from General Motors to Tesla find themselves forced to adjust production and rethink the entire supply chain. Illustration/Video: Sharon Shi]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQuykQpZo5B0W-T5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQsuK43TVvia8Hn9ye8UNv30 Electric-truck maker Rivian plans to go public in the fall and is seeking a valuation in the tens of billions. But why are investors excited for this IPO and what makes their offering different from other EV startups? WSJ’s George Downs explains. Illustration: George Downs]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQsuK43TVvia8Hn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvvah5sWe4A9cb1naedg1wr Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill includes specific references to bolstering the U.S.'s EV charging networks. That's led to a group of automakers dramatically boosting their 2030 EV sales predictions, even though the bill hasn't been signed yet. WSJ’s George Downs takes a look at what that could mean for your drive.]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvvah5sWe4A9cb1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQtuZl8w1wdRTqCY3L745TL_ General Motors plans to phase out nearly all of its gas and diesel vehicles by 2035. Leading that transition is the first fully electric Cadillac. WSJ’s Mike Colias visited a GM testing site for a ride and an exclusive interview with GM’s President Mark L. Reuss. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQtuZl8w1wdRTqCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQsbmq2EvZghlZVjH6qdYdAk At Tesla’s AI Day, Elon Musk said the company plans to build a robot in human form that would draw on some of the technology for its vehicles. The event comes as U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system. Photo: Tesla]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:37:21 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQsbmq2EvZghlZVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvdCxvy5VqSZ8b1naedg1wr Electric-vehicle entrepreneurs are working on the industry’s biggest bottleneck: charging infrastructure. Companies are building more chargers, but it may not be enough to make EVs work for people who can’t plug in at home. Photo illustration: Carlos Waters/WSJ]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvdCxvy5VqSZ8b1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQs_VETRU-JPfSlmFkX7M1Jw This summer it’s harder than ever to rent a car in the U.S., especially at popular vacation destinations. To learn what’s behind the spike in rental car prices, WSJ speaks with an industry analyst and WSJ’s Nora Naughton. Photo: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQs_VETRU-JPfSlmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQv6sG9j4G-J86CY3L745TL_ Tesla is pushing for global expansion and looking to open more factories around the world. WSJ analyzes three speeches by Elon Musk to understand the company’s strategy to beat competitors and overcome regulatory hurdles to take more of its vehicles to the roads. Photo illustration: Sharon Shi]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQv6sG9j4G-J86CY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQtF2xOnhI6lC5s0ohxaO6Yr Volkswagen is investing in electric vehicles more than other legacy car maker in the U.S. WSJ goes inside an engine factory that is being transformed into a battery plant as the German giant looks to change its image and become a rival to Tesla. Photo illustration: George Downs]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:30:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQtF2xOnhI6lC5s0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQuqE-Vf-NNAF5VjH6qdYdAk Chinese automaker XPeng is betting that driving assistance features and other tech will be the key to winning new customers. WSJ travels to its research and development lab to see how its rivalry with Tesla could reshape how we drive. Photo: XPeng]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQuqE-Vf-NNAF5VjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvV6XAFaMQXISlmFkX7M1Jw While Tesla and others already offer assisted-driving features, startups Waymo, Cruise, TuSimple and Aurora are betting their autonomous vehicles will make driving a thing of the past. WSJ asked them about safety and other challenges they face. Photo composite: George Downs]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 15:00:52 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvV6XAFaMQXISlmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvcZo81wUuCTZs0ohxaO6Yr Ford unveiled the battery-powered version of its F-150 pickup, joining other auto makers in the nascent electric-truck segment. The F-150 Lightning undercuts several rivals with a starting price around $40,000. Photo: Dominick Sokotoff/Zuma Press]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 08:38:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvcZo81wUuCTZs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQshIeh1hGfOFClmFkX7M1Jw Long lines formed at gas stations along the East Coast on Tuesday, as drivers made a run on gasoline amid fears of shortages due to the shutdown of the U.S.’s largest fuel pipeline following a cyberattack. Photo: Robin Rayne/ZUMA]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 12:59:30 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQshIeh1hGfOFClmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQtigzPwxqFvF3n9ye8UNv30 Neodymium is critical to making the wheels of a Tesla spin or creating sound in Apple’s Airpods, and China dominates the mining and processing of this rare-earth mineral. So the U.S. and its allies are building their own supply chain. Photo illustration: Clément Bürge/WSJ]]> Tue, 04 May 2021 11:31:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQtigzPwxqFvF3n9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQuN4q81bMpfsF1cWWor9YPv Demand for lithium is expected to outpace global supply as consumers switch to battery-powered vehicles. With China currently leading in processing of the vital raw material, the U.S. government is looking to boost domestic production. Photo illustration: Carlos Waters/WSJ]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQuN4q81bMpfsF1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQuucn3UPNY6uylmFkX7M1Jw Lucid, Fisker, Rivian and Canoo are among the well-funded startups racing to release new electric vehicles. WSJ asked CEOs and industry insiders how new auto companies plan to challenge Tesla’s market dominance and take on legacy car makers. Photo composite: George Downs]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:47:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQuucn3UPNY6uylmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQsctodOV0DQ75s0ohxaO6Yr As tech companies become a key part of the auto industry, cars are looking more like giant computers on wheels. To understand why a tech giant like Apple might want to make a car, we built one out of iPhone parts. Photo illustration: Alex Kuzoian/WSJ]]> Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQsctodOV0DQ75s0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvuUFNp_HM7zZs0ohxaO6Yr U.S. safety regulators are probing crashes involving Teslas, suspecting the company’s Autopilot system might be involved. WSJ’s Robert Wall reports on how some motorists may mistakenly think Autopilot is a self-driving feature that doesn’t require their attention.]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:04:53 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvuUFNp_HM7zZs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQtH6lQqU6qomZs0ohxaO6Yr Seven years after Elon Musk first challenged innovators to develop a functioning hyperloop system, Richard Branson-backed Virgin Hyperloop and Hyperloop TT are in a race to bring the high-speed transportation technology into the real world. Photo illustration: George Downs]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:58:56 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQtH6lQqU6qomZs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvDl9ywRpTIIV1cWWor9YPv 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]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/9cPe-g52zQvDl9ywRpTIIV1cWWor9YPv