Wheels: Trump’s tariffs could deal a blow to Mexico’s car factories

He may impose tariffs on Mexican car imports, which could hurt both sides of the border.

View in browser|nytimes.com November 19, 2024 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Benedicte Desrus for The New York Times Trump's Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico's Car Factories The president-elect has said he could impose punitive tariffs on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and workers on both sides of the border. By Jack Ewing David Walter Banks for The New York Times Ford Took an Early Lead in Electric Vehicles. Now G.M. Is Surging. Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal. By Neal E. Boudette Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times Chinese Automakers Display Force at Paris Auto Show Weeks after Europe imposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, the country's car companies were defiant at France's leading auto event. By Melissa Eddy and Liz Alderman Hoch Zwei/picture-alliance/dpa/Associated Press In Mexico City, F1 Teams Must Cope With the Altitude The thinner air affects the cars in many ways, including the performance of the turbo engines, brakes and tires. "It's like driving in the wet," the driver Lance Stroll of Aston Martin said. By Alex Kalinauckas Joel Angel Juarez/Reuters Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles. By Jack Ewing and Melissa Eddy Richard A. Brooks/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs and Slashes C.E.O.'s Pay in Half The Japanese automaker is carving deep cuts in its global operations as it struggles with a steep drop in sales. By River Akira Davis NEWS Volkswagen May Close German Plants for First Time in Its History The auto maker's top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter three German factories to cut costs amid slumping sales. By Melissa Eddy Tesla's Stock Jumps After Trump's Victory Investors believe that the electric car company led by Elon Musk will benefit from his support of the president-elect. By Jack Ewing Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk's electric car company called the full self-driving system. By Jack Ewing 'Blade Runner 2049' Producers Sue Elon Musk Over 'Robotaxi' Imagery Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind "Blade Runner 2049," said it had denied a request to use images from the movie but that Mr. Musk did so anyway. By Brooks Barnes As Sergio Pérez Struggles, Questions Follow He started the season strong, but his results have been mostly poor since. His team, Red Bull, has fallen to second place. By Ian Parkes 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