Wheels: Chinese carmakers are taking Mexico by storm while eyeing U.S.

Manufacturers are importing cars from China and scouting factory sites in Mexico.

View in browser|nytimes.com December 17, 2024 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, Jan. 14 Benedicte Desrus for The New York Times Automakers Thrived in the Pandemic. Many Are Now Struggling. Changing technology, political turmoil and competition from China are cutting into profits and forcing carmakers to cut jobs and close factories. By Jack Ewing Benedicte Desrus for The New York Times Chinese Carmakers Are Taking Mexico by Storm While Eyeing U.S. BYD and other manufacturers are importing cars from China and scouting factory sites in Mexico as part of a global expansion that, for now, excludes the United States. By Jack Ewing Mark Thompson/Getty Images Lewis Hamilton Bids Farewell to Mercedes He had a remarkable run with the team, winning six titles, but after this weekend he will be racing for Ferrari. By Ian Parkes Rebecca Cook/Reuters Trump's Tariffs Would Deal a Big Blow to the Auto Industry Automakers and parts suppliers would struggle if President-elect Donald J. Trump followed through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. By Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette Wang Ye/Xinhua, via Associated Press What Elon Musk Needs From China From electric cars to solar panels, Mr. Musk has built businesses in high-tech manufacturing sectors now targeted by Beijing for Chinese dominance. By Keith Bradsher Pete Kiehart for The New York Times Automakers to Trump: Please Require Us to Sell Electric Vehicles Donald J. Trump promised to erase Biden tailpipe rules that are designed to get carmakers to produce E.V.s. But Detroit wants to keep them. By Coral Davenport and Jack Ewing NEWS G.M. Will Stop Developing Self-Driving Taxis The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use. By Jack Ewing and Eli Tan Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe as Electric Vehicle Sales Slow The American automaker said the cost-cutting measure would help it compete with Chinese rivals in the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles. By Gregory Schmidt Volkswagen Unions Begin Short Strikes and Threaten More Workers at nine of the automaker's German factories walked off their jobs for several hours, and warned they would escalate the action if their demands went unmet. By Melissa Eddy How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit. By Lawrence Ulrich Volkswagen to Exit China's Xinjiang Region After 12 Years The automaker has long been criticized by human rights activists for doing business in the territory, where China has repressed Muslim ethnic groups. By Keith Bradsher C.E.O. of Stellantis, Which Owns Chrysler and Jeep, Resigns The company, facing slumping sales, announced that Carlos Tavares would step down immediately and that a search for a new chief was underway. 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