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

Wheels: Trump says auto tariffs coming April 2

The president did not specify how much the tariffs would be or which nations could be targeted.

View in browser|nytimes.com February 18, 2025 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, March 18. The New York Times Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming April 2 The president did not specify how much the tariffs would be or which nations could be targeted. By Ana Swanson Gilles Sabrié for The New York Times Why Porsche Is No Longer a 'Premium' Sports Car in China Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers. By Melissa Eddy Lauren Justice for The New York Times As Musk Attacks Diversity, Tesla Addressed Racism Complaints The company's board pledged to investors that it would pay closer attention to how the company managed workers. By Jack Ewing Sylvia Jarrus for The New York Times Ford Chief Executive Says Trump Policies May Lead to Layoffs The executive, Jim Farley, said President Trump's tariff and auto policies would raise costs and could force the automaker to cut jobs. By Jack Ewing Ingmar Nolting for The New York Times Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons. German cars are popular in the United States, but U.S. cars are not as prevalent on German roads. One reason: tiny European streets and parking spots. By Melissa Eddy Scott Olson/Getty Images Stellantis Will Restart Illinois Factory That U.A.W. Pushed to Revive The United Automobile Workers union has been pressing the automaker, which owns Chrysler and Jeep, to revive the plant in Belvidere, Ill. By Neal E. Boudette NEWS State Dept. Suspends Plan to Buy Armored Teslas Vehicles made by Elon Musk's company were on a purchase list issued before Donald Trump was inaugurated and before Mr. Musk became one of the president's top advisers. By Jack Ewing Tesla's European Sales Drop in January After Musk Disrupts Politics There The U.S. electric car company's sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla's chief executive, Elon Musk. By Melissa Eddy G.M. Has Plans Ready for Trump's Canada and Mexico Tariffs General Motors, the largest producer of cars in Mexico, won't provide details on how it would react if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs from the two countries. By Neal E. Boudette Tesla's Profit Fell Sharply Last Year The electric car company run by Elon Musk is facing increasing competition, but investors have focused mostly on the prospects for Tesla's self-driving technology. By Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette Trump's Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback and Doubt Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges. By Jack Ewing Tesla and Chinese Carmakers Could See Windfall From E.U. Emissions Rules European carmakers are urging Brussels to ease regulations to help them avoid buying carbon credits from rivals in increasingly large amounts. By Liz Alderman and Melissa Eddy 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