86 Deaths and Counting: N.Y.C. Fire Fatalities Have Nearly Doubled This Year

By: Claire Fahy

7 November 2026 at 00:01

The Brooklyn blaze that killed six people this week renewed focus on the soaring death toll and raised questions about whether e-bike batteries have played a role.

Tesla Is Ending Production of Its Cybertruck and Refocusing on the Cybercab

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By: Lauren McCarthy

6 November 2026 at 17:38

Production of the electric trucks will stop in the middle of 2027 to make room for increased production of its autonomous ride-share vehicle, Elon Musk said.

Tesla will end production of its electric Cybertrucks next year.

Tesla Is Ending Production of Its Cybertruck and Refocusing on the Cybercab

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By: Lauren McCarthy

6 November 2026 at 17:38

Production of the electric trucks will stop in the middle of 2027 to make room for increased production of its autonomous ride-share vehicle, Elon Musk said.

High Gas Prices Boost Sales of Hybrids for Toyota, Sending Its Stock Soaring

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By: River Akira Davis

5 November 2026 at 12:02

Toyota is cashing in on a U.S. hybrid boom as electric-vehicle demand slows, but shifting political tides in Washington could jeopardize its edge.

Toyota’s strong earnings report sent the company’s stock price soaring on Thursday.

SpaceX and Tesla Stocks Tumble After Elon Musk-Backed Candidates Lose in Texas

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By: Ryan Mac and Jack Ewing

4 November 2026 at 18:39

The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.

SpaceX and Tesla, both run by Elon Musk, are based in Texas, where voters elected a Democratic senator and governor.

SpaceX and Tesla Stocks Tumble After Elon Musk-Backed Candidates Lose in Texas

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By: Ryan Mac and Jack Ewing

4 November 2026 at 17:50

The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.

Disneyland’s Autopia Ride Will Switch to Electric Vehicles

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By: David Gelles

2 November 2026 at 17:00

The gas-powered engines in Disneyland’s Autopia ride weren’t properly certified. The little cars will be replaced by E.V.s.

Autopia, the 71-year-old car-themed attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., in 1980. Its gasoline-powered cars have created a microclimate of smog over Tomorrowland.

Disneyland’s Autopia Ride Will Switch to Electric Vehicles

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By: David Gelles

2 November 2026 at 10:02

The gas-powered engines in Disneyland’s Autopia ride weren’t properly certified. The little cars will be replaced by E.V.s.

Disneyland’s Autopia Ride Will Switch to Electric Vehicles

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By: David Gelles

2 November 2026 at 10:02

The gas-powered engines in Disneyland’s Autopia ride weren’t properly certified. The little cars will be replaced by E.V.s.

Elon Musk’s Endgame

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By: Ezra Klein and Rollin Hu

30 October 2026 at 20:50

What does the world’s richest man believe in?

Volkswagen ‘Must Act Quickly’ After Largest Loss in Over a Decade

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By: James Paton

29 October 2026 at 14:35

The German carmaker warned that it “must act quickly and decisively” to cut costs.

Volkswagen is targeting about $35 billion in cost cuts in a sweeping restructuring.

A Chinese Port Could Be a Lifeline for Spain, but Also a Threat

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By: Jason Horowitz

28 October 2026 at 04:01

Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China.

Boats in Ferrol, Spain, in 2020. The city is becoming known for its warm welcome of Chinese industry into Spain and Western Europe.

Volvo Shares Plunge as China Ambitions Fade for Western Carmakers

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By: James Paton

23 October 2026 at 13:08

The Swedish automaker plans to cut another 2,500 jobs, joining competitors in offering a gloomy view of the world’s biggest car market.

Volvo’s chief executive, Hakan Samuelsson, last April. “Nobody will be successful with the old recipe” for selling cars in China, he said Friday. “Those times are gone.”

GM Aims to Bring ‘Eyes-Off’ Driving to AI-Powered Cars Within 2 Years

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By: Jack Ewing

21 October 2026 at 18:23

General Motors is seeking help from artificial intelligence to keep up with Chinese companies that introduce vehicles very quickly.

A General Motors factory for electric vehicles in Lake Orion, Mich. The company said this week that it would drastically cut the cost of electric vehicle batteries.

Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger

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By: Ryan Mac and Jack Ewing

21 October 2026 at 20:57

A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.

SpaceX’s blockbuster public offering on the Nasdaq in June helped make Elon Musk, who is also the chief executive of Tesla, the first person to be worth more than a trillion dollars.

Tesla Debuts 2026 Roadster ‘Flying’ Electric Sports Car

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By: Jack Ewing

16 October 2026 at 09:04

Elon Musk’s company and other automakers, like Jaguar and Bentley, are trying to sell very expensive electric cars to people who usually prefer gasoline-fueled luxury and performance.