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Tesla’s Elon Musk May Have Boldest Pay Plan in Corporate History
Mr. Musk agreed to stay as chief executive for 10 years, with compensation tied to $50 billion leaps in Tesla’s valuation. Otherwise, he makes zero.
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CreditPatrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg 10 Monkeys and a Beetle: Inside VW’s Campaign for ‘Clean Diesel’
An experiment that produced false data sheds light on how German automakers financed scientific research to promote their political agenda.
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CreditCarlos Osorio/Associated Press Ford Says It’s a New Era. Wall Street Isn’t Buying It.
Eight months into its chief’s tenure, the company’s stock is languishing and some analysts are perplexed. Disappointing earnings added to the puzzle.
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Alexa, What Happened to My Car?
The arrival of voice-controlled assistants in cars raises security and privacy concerns. Depending on automakers’ setups, it could expose your information or property.
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CreditJeenah Moon for The New York Times Driving a Car in Manhattan Could Cost $11.52 Under Congestion Plan
New York could become the first U.S. city with a pay-to-drive system. Trucks and for-hire vehicles would cost more, but key bridges would stay free.
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CreditCourtesy of General Motors When Detroit Muscle Powered a Breakthrough in Heart Surgery
In 1952, a team of doctors from Harper Hospital and employees from General Motors engineered a mechanical pump that helped pave the way for modern open-heart surgery.
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CreditRebecca Cook/Reuters G.M. Chief Cautions Trump Administration on Upending Nafta
Mary Barra said that the United States should not scrap the trade pact and that any changes should account for the interests of American automakers and workers.
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Credit A Look Behind the Scenes at the Detroit Auto Show
The cars get all the attention, but it takes a lot of muscle to make one of the world’s biggest car shows happen.
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CreditBrittany Greeson for The New York Times Detroit Auto Show May Be Celebrating an Era About to End
Three years of record sales mask signs that harder times lie ahead: bigger incentives, more fleet purchases and higher used-car values.
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CreditBrittany Greeson for The New York Times Chinese Carmaker May Use Fiat Chrysler for Foothold in United States
GAC Motor said it planned to bring an S.U.V. to the United States in 2019. It may use Fiat Chrysler dealerships hungry for new models.
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CreditG.M. G.M. Says Its Driverless Car Could Be in Fleets by Next Year
Once federal and state agencies grant approval, the electric vehicle will be ready for production on a standard assembly line, the automaker said.
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CreditBrittany Greeson for The New York Times Chrysler Pacifica Minivans in Recall Over Engine Stalling
The action, affecting 154,000 vehicles from the 2017 model year, was announced after owners filed safety complaints or shared concerns through social media.
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CreditVolkswagen US How Car Companies Decide You’ll Ride a Mustang or Catch a Tiguan
Newly minted models include the Atlas, the Stinger, the Urus and the Velar. So how do car companies settle on a name? It’s an art mixed with science.
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CreditJason Henry for The New York Times Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Survives, but G.M. and Tesla Aren’t Cheering
The manufacturers complain that they will soon be at a disadvantage — once they hit a sales mark that leaves their buyers without the benefit of a tax credit.
