3 Problems With Selling A Car In China
For U.S. and other automakers, selling a car in China has always been difficult. But this week, China announced some moves that could pave the way for new sales for some manufacturers.
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Auto Industry Healthy Enough To Withstand Next Downturn, Analysts Say
U.S. auto sales are expected to decline for the second year in a row. But analysts say the industry is relatively healthy as consumers flock to higher-profit SUVs and trucks.
Automakers Say Trump's Anti-NAFTA Push Could Upend Their Industry
As the administration seeks to redo the North American Free Trade Agreement, the industry is watching the talks closely. Automakers say changes could drive up costs, making them less competitive.
Generation Z May Not Want To Own Cars. Can Automakers Woo Them In Other Ways?
Selling cars to the group that follows the millennials won't be easy. Instead of just making cars, automakers are trying to make a move, whether it's car-sharing, ride-hailing or self-driving.
Tesla Going At 'Warp Speed,' But Lags In Race To Produce Mass Market Electric Cars
The Model 3 is supposed to take Tesla mainstream and bring it to profitability. But CEO Elon Musk's company has missed production goals, and analysts wonder whether he's spreading himself too thin.
Out Of The Gate, Tesla Stumbles On Its Mass-Market Car
After Tesla CEO Elon Musk bragged about producing more than 1,000 of its new lower-priced Model 3 cars a month, the company struggled to make 300.
So You Want To Buy An Electric Car? It Requires Some Planning
With new models aimed at the mass market going on sale this fall, Americans will hear a lot more about electric cars. Here's what you should know if you're on the market for one.
Jeep: Why This American Icon Could Soon Be Part Of A Chinese Company
The Chinese company Great Wall Motor has expressed interest in acquiring the Jeep brand from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Sales of Jeep and other U.S. brands have been growing in China.
As First Model 3 Rolls Off The Line, Can Tesla Sustain Momentum?
Tesla's first Model 3 comes off the assembly line Friday, a pivotal moment for the company. It's Tesla's mass-market electric car — with a $35,000 price. But it faces challenges ramping up production.
840 Horsepower And Revving To Go: A 'Last Gasp' For Supercars?
With autonomous cars looming, the New York auto show may be one of the last chances for automakers to show off some cars with muscle. One model sports 840 horsepower. Who needs that much?