Wheels:An S.U.V.? Ferrari Sees the Writing on the Road

The Purosangue will be out next year. But the carmaker’s lineup points to a more inclusive approach.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 19, 2021 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Bryan Derballa for The New York Times Wheels An S.U.V.? Ferrari Sees the Writing on the Road The Purosangue, whose details remain closely held, will be out next year. But the carmaker’s evolving lineup, too, points to a (slightly) more inclusive approach. By Lawrence Ulrich Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Chris Graythen/Getty Images Wheels The Races Are Digital, and So Are the Ads, but the Money Is Real When the pandemic shut down motorsports, sim racing filled the gap. Can it hold on to fans and sponsors when sports get back to normal? By Roy Furchgott Mark Blinch/Reuters Wheels 10 Electric Vehicles to Watch Sales doubled in 2019, but the industry’s tipping point — severing ties to the gas pump — still lies ahead. These cars will help make that happen. By Eric A. Taub Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press Wheels Carmakers Put Their Biggest Faces Forward They look as if they could strain spaghetti: Grilles are making a design statement. By Tom Voelk Matt Rourke/Associated Press How to (Literally) Drive the Coronavirus Away What’s the transmission risk inside a car? An airflow study offers some insight for passengers and drivers alike. By Emily Anthes Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Evan Taylor/Don't Blink A Race to Become the Tesla of Delivery Trucks and Vans Investors are betting that small companies like Workhorse will help popularize electric commercial vehicles. And Tesla aims to extend its reach. By Neal E. Boudette NEWS Tesla Might Finally Have Some Competition. From Ford. Traditional automakers have struggled to sell electric cars. That could change as Ford, Volkswagen and others introduce new models. By Neal E. Boudette Toyota to Pay a Record Fine for a Decade of Clean Air Act Violations Toyota’s $180 million settlement with the federal government follows a series of emissions-related scandals in the auto industry. By Hiroko Tabuchi Lack of Tiny Parts Disrupts Auto Factories Worldwide Carmakers can’t buy the semiconductors they need because home electronics are taking all the supply. By Jack Ewing and Don Clark The Pandemic Sank Auto Sales. Vaccines Could Bring Buyers Back. Carmakers say new models should also help lift the industry in 2021, after a 15 percent decline in its slowest year since it recovered from the Great Recession. By Neal E. Boudette Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot Approve a Merger They Need to Survive Shareholders of the two companies voted to join forces in an effort to cope with a major technology shift and plummeting sales. By Jack Ewing German Automakers Are Charged Up and Ready to Take on Tesla As Tesla completes a factory in Berlin, Mercedes-Benz and Audi are introducing electric cars in bids to defend their dominance of the luxury market. By Jack Ewing Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story 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 these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. 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