Wheels: A New Mercedes SL Stresses Horsepower and Verve

The roadster has long radiated a sporty elegance, and a new generation adds modern driving tech.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story November 16, 2021 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Mercedes-Benz Wheels A New Mercedes SL Stresses Horsepower and Verve Across seven decades, the roadster has radiated a sporty elegance, and a new generation adds a dash of modern driving technology. By Brett Berk Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Now Making Electric Bikes: Car and Motorcycle Companies They see branding opportunities as the pandemic and a desire by cities to curb traffic propel e-bike sales to new heights. By Roy Furchgott Stephen Williams Wheels A Tour of Italy, and a Century of Stunning Cars There's more to see than Ferrari and Lamborghini, and three museums in the country's automotive heartland offer a deeper look. By Stephen Williams Mary Barra says investors will reward G.M. for its electric-vehicle investment. The General Motors chief executive isn't fazed that Tesla's market value is 10 times as high as her company's. By Neal E. Boudette Valley Brook Police Department The Demand for Money Behind Many Police Traffic Stops Busted taillights, missing plates, tinted windows: Across the U.S., ticket revenue funds towns — and the police responsible for finding violations. By Mike McIntire and Michael H. Keller Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Felix Schmitt for The New York Times China's Popular Electric Vehicles Have Put Europe's Automakers on Notice By selling battery-powered S.U.V.s and luxury sedans in places like Germany and Norway, China is striving to become a force in the global auto industry. By Jack Ewing NEWS Workhorse Group records a big loss on electric vans. The company, which lost its bid for a big Postal Service contract, has told investors it is under federal investigation. By Neal E. Boudette Rivian I.P.O. Is Embraced by Investors Looking for Another Tesla The electric-vehicle maker, backed by Amazon and Ford, ended its first day of trading valued at $86 billion, though its deliveries so far total 156. By Peter Eavis and Neal E. Boudette Elon Musk sells $5 billion in Tesla shares, partly to cover taxes on stock options. The sales so far were considerably short of the $20 billion worth he promised over the weekend that he would sell. By William P. Davis Tesla Value Tops $1 Trillion After Hertz Orders 100,000 Cars The order, to be fulfilled between now and the end of next year, is a sign of the growing momentum in the shift toward electric cars. By Neal E. Boudette and Niraj Chokshi Chip Shortage Dents Earnings at G.M. and Ford The automakers said the profit outlook for the full year had improved, and higher car prices eased the impact of reduced production. By Neal E. Boudette Ford's profit declines as automakers deal with supply-chain troubles. Revenue fell 5 percent from a year earlier, but the automaker said chip availability had "markedly improved" since the previous quarter. By Neal E. Boudette 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