Wheels: When self-driving cars don’t actually drive themselves

An article shows what a New York Times reporter has long tracked: Robot taxis still need human help.

View in browser|nytimes.com September 17, 2024 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Jason Henry for The New York Times times insider When Self-Driving Cars Don't Actually Drive Themselves An immersive article shows readers what a New York Times reporter has tracked for nearly a decade: Robot taxis still need human help. By Cade Metz Lauren Justice for The New York Times Tesla's Rivals Still Can't Use Its Superchargers Elon Musk's plan to open Tesla's charging network is proceeding slowly. Nobody is entirely sure why, or when that might change. By Jack Ewing Emilio Parra Doiztua for The New York Times To Stay Relevant, a Spanish Energy Giant Turns to Waste Repsol figures that there is still life in vehicle fuels as long as they can be portrayed as low carbon. By Stanley Reed When N.F.L. Dreams End, NASCAR's Pit Crews Beckon In NASCAR, victory — and money — is often determined by seconds, one reason car racing teams are increasingly looking to hire former college athletes. By Ken Belson and Travis Dove A Shoe That Goes 65 M.P.H. Hitting the road for a trip from Maine to Massachusetts in a giant boot on wheels. By Steven Kurutz and T.J. Kirkpatrick Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla's Future. Experts Have Doubts. Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn't said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits. By Jack Ewing and Peter Eavis NEWS G.M. and Hyundai Plan to Work Together on New Vehicles General Motors and the South Korean automaker say they will collaborate on new vehicles, buying parts and clean energy technologies. By Neal E. Boudette Volkswagen Quits Labor Agreement, Paving Way for Job Cuts A week after the automaker announced it was considering closing factories in Germany, the company said it was exiting a labor contract that protected workers from layoffs. By Melissa Eddy Former Volkswagen Chief Executive Faces Trial in Emissions Case Nine years after the carmaker admitted to concealing emissions on a massive scale, Martin Winterkorn will be tried in a German court. By Jack Ewing and Tatiana Firsova A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea's E.V. Transition The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety. By Jin Yu Young Canada Will Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles The new tariffs announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will match levies imposed by President Biden and could further strain relations between Canada and China. By Ian Austen Stellantis Will Lay Off Up to 2,450 at Michigan Truck Plant The move is the latest sign of trouble for the trans-Atlantic automaker, which has had sluggish North American sales and has said it needs to cut costs. By Neal E. Boudette 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