Wheels: Used Tesla market heats up as owners sell to protest Elon Musk

Teslas that have been sold or traded in have become bargains on lots.

View in browser|nytimes.com April 15, 2025 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, May 20. Loren Elliott for The New York Times Used Tesla Market Heats Up as Owners Sell to Protest Elon Musk Teslas that have been sold or traded in during the backlash against the company's chief executive have become bargains on lots. By Neal E. Boudette Mark Thompson/Getty Images In Formula 1, a 2-Second Pit Stop Is a Vital Dance A bad one can ruin a race, but pit teams that can move like Rudolf Nureyev can shave time in a sport where split seconds count. By Phillip Horton Saul Martinez for The New York Times Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Putting Pressure on New Car Prices President Trump says the tariffs will encourage investment in U.S. factories, but analysts say car buyers will have to pay thousands more. By Jack Ewing Philip Cheung for The New York Times How Major Car Brands Are Affected by Trump's Tariffs The scale of the damage depends on the circumstances of each company's supply chain. By Vikas Bajaj Scott Olson/Getty Images Autoworkers Union Chief Gives Trump's Tariffs a Mixed Review In an address to the U.A.W., Shawn Fain said a targeted approach could help bring jobs back to the United States, but he criticized universal duties. By Neal E. Boudette NEWS Volkswagen to Add 'Import Fee' to Cars Sold in U.S. The company's move is one of the first and clearest examples of automakers using price increases to deal with the 25 percent tariffs President Trump imposed on car and auto parts imports. By Neal E. Boudette Ford Offers Discounts on Cars and Trucks as Auto Tariffs Kick In The company said it would offer customers the same prices it offers its employees on most of its vehicles. By Neal E. Boudette Elon Musk Backlash Turns Into Global Sales Slump for Tesla Mr. Musk's involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway. By Melissa Eddy and Jack Ewing Auto Sales Surged in Anticipation of Trump's Tariffs Sales of cars picked up recently partly as buyers rushed to lock in deals before President Trump's 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts go into effect. By Jack Ewing Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola President Trump's intervention came while Mr. Milton was appealing his conviction on securities and wire fraud charges. By Jack Ewing They Loved Their Teslas. Now They're Too Embarrassed to Drive Them. Fury at Elon Musk emerges as vandalism, protest and buyer's remorse. By John Leland Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Wheels from The New York Times. To stop receiving Wheels, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018

Wheels: Buying a car? Trump’s tariffs could make it more expensive.

New car prices could rise $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise.

View in browser|nytimes.com March 18, 2025 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, April 15. Leon Edler your money adviser Buying a Car? Trump's Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive. New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price. "It's a crazy situation for consumers," an expert said. By Ann Carrns Carlos Barria/Reuters Conservatives' Tesla Rescue Mission Has Its Work Cut Out President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk's car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas. By Lawrence Ulrich Fox Photos/Hulton Archive, via Getty Images Gene Winfield, Whose Cars Starred in Film and on TV, Dies at 97 He was know for modifying cars with innovative metal work and paint jobs, and for building vehicles like the Galileo shuttle for the original "Star Trek" series. By Richard Sandomir Joel Carrett/EPA, via Shutterstock Melbourne Returns as Formula 1's Season Opener The Australian city hosted the first race of the year for most of the last three decades before the Covid-19 pandemic. Now it's back. By Alex Kalinauckas Alex Welsh for The New York Times Why Do S.U.V.s Look Like Trucks Again? For decades, carlike curves were in. Now, buyers are interested in sport utility vehicles that feature right-angles and off-road cred. By Lawrence Ulrich NEWS Trump's Unwelcome News to Auto Chiefs: Buckle Up for What's to Come President Trump's approach to tariffs has unsettled many corporate leaders who believed he would use the levies as a negotiating tool. As it turns out, he sees them as an end in themselves. By Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman and Ana Swanson Tesla Stock Tumbles as Elon Musk's Political Role Grows More Divisive The automaker's shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated. By Jack Ewing Trump's Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors. By Jack Ewing, Mara Hvistendahl and Ana Swanson White House Memo Trump, an E.V. Naysayer, Gives Tesla and Musk a White House Exhibition President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one. By Tyler Pager Nikola, E.V. Start-Up That Once Thrilled Investors, Files for Bankruptcy The company, which once enjoyed a surging stock price, struggled to turn its plans for electric and hydrogen trucks into a viable business. By Neal E. Boudette Expectations Are High for an Exciting Formula 1 Season The year could turn into a free-for-all, with many teams and drivers expected to challenge for the titles. By Alex Kalinauckas Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Wheels from The New York Times. To stop receiving Wheels, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018