For Moving Mountains, or Climbing Them, Jeep’s Wrangler Goes Diesel

Gasoline engines generally have less “oomph” for grunt work. But diesel power has a drawback: emissions.

Mercedes Dominated Formula One, but Not in the Second Half

The team was a winning machine at first, but then tailed off, giving its rivals hope for 2020.

Volkswagen Headquarters Raided Again Over Diesel Scandal

Prosecutors were looking for documents as part of the latest investigation into the carmaker’s diesel emissions scandal.

Corruption Inquiry Spreads to U.A.W. Lakeside Resort

A dozen union officials have been charged or convicted in a sprawling federal investigation.

Station Wagons on Endangered List as S.U.V.s Crush All in Their Path

A key family hauler for much of the 20th century now accounts for a sliver of the American auto market.

The Comfort-Loving Cult of the Lincoln Town Car

Even with the advent of Uber, Lyft and Priuses, a model discontinued in 2011 has its loyalists.

‘I Think This Guy Is, Like, Passed Out in His Tesla’

What should we make of videos that seem to show Tesla drivers napping while their cars zip along on Autopilot?

Tesla’s Electric ‘Cybertruck’ Is Unveiled. It’s Pointy.

Elon Musk’s car company presented its long-awaited pickup truck, but it didn’t quite go as planned. (Broken windows were involved.)

Tesla’s Winding Road to Berlin

Elon Musk’s announcement of a factory in Germany took the industry by surprise, but the deal had been in the works for months.

Where Cars Try to Hit Mach 1, the Salt of the Earth Is Crumbling

The Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah have hosted speed chasers for decades, but the course is distressed. An advocacy group has a plan, but not the money.

G.M. Sues Rival Over Bribery Scheme as Union Scandal Expands

The suit claims Fiat Chrysler sought to undermine contract negotiations with the autoworkers union to hurt G.M.

‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review: It’s a Gas

Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in James Mangold’s look back at the golden age of auto racing.

Ford Wants to Sell You an Electric S.U.V. It’s Called a Mustang.

Automakers have made battery-powered cars largely to meet environmental rules. Now they’re putting more skin in the game.

Vintage Cars With Old Souls, and Touch Screens and A.C.

“When you drive your collector car you want it to be able to have reliable air conditioning.”

Ford Contract Ratified by U.A.W. Members

The terms of the four-year agreement are comparable to those the union reached with General Motors, but without a strike.

Teenager Wins $25,000 for Science Project That Solves Blind Spots in Cars

Alaina Gassler, 14, got the idea for her science project after noticing how her mother didn’t like driving the family’s S.U.V.

Buyer of G.M. Lordstown Plant Promises Union Work and Wages

The Ohio factory will be taken over by a venture that plans to hire 400 employees next year to make electric pickup trucks.

A Katy Perry Song Drops a Gift in Harley-Davidson’s Lap

“Harleys in Hawaii” has been streamed and viewed millions of times, by a demographic the motorcycle maker has had a hard time reaching.

Ford and U.A.W. in Tentative Contract Deal

‘It appears both parties took a sane approach and avoided a painful strike that would have benefited neither of them,’ an economist said.

Testing Cars That Help Drivers Steer Clear of Pedestrians

As pedestrian deaths climb, collision-avoidance systems could reduce that toll, but new tests show significant differences in how well they work.

Strike Will Cost G.M. Nearly $3 Billion in 2019 Earnings, Company Says

The bigger financial effect is expected to be reflected in the current quarter, as the walkout halted North American production for most of October.

Why Quiet Cars Are Getting Louder

All electric vehicles in the U.S. will soon be required to make warning sounds so pedestrians can hear them coming.

G.M. Workers Approve Contract and End U.A.W. Strike

After the voting by 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers, operations could start to resume Saturday.

Carlos Ghosn Wants to See Prosecutors’ Files. Nissan Says No.

Defense attorneys say prosecutors won’t share records that might help their client, citing the automaker’s fears that company secrets could be revealed.

Tesla Reports Profit for Quarter, Sending Shares Soaring

The electric-car maker’s revenue declined, but it said it had removed “substantial cost” from its operations.

Dash Cams That Can Back You Up in an Accident

After a car accident, a dash cam can be your most reliable — and, often, only — eyewitness to prove it wasn’t your fault. Here are the models we recommend.

G.M. Contract Terms May Be a Tougher Fit for Its Rivals

General Motors made cost concessions to get the union to accept the shutdown of three plants — a priority that Ford and Fiat Chrysler don’t have.

When a Ferrari’s in a Fender-Bender

Cars that were handcrafted nearly a century ago require a hard-to-find mix of skills to restore them to their former glory.

Union Says G.M. Strike Won’t End Until Workers Vote on Deal

The United Automobile Workers said the tentative contract agreement would provide wage increases and improve the prospects of temporary employees.

G.M. and U.A.W. Reach Deal That Could End Strike

The accord reportedly includes wage increases and lump-sum payments, along with a formula for temporary workers to become full-time employees.

47 Arrested in Drag Races That Can Reach 100 M.P.H.

Officers in New Haven staged a sting operation at a McDonald’s parking lot known for its raucous drag-racing gatherings.

Renault Fires Its C.E.O., as the Post-Ghosn Shake-Up Continues

Thierry Bolloré was dismissed after Nissan named a new chief. The automakers are part of an alliance once led by the ousted Carlos Ghosn.

When the Drive Matters More Than the Destination

The open road, heavy with symbolism and full of promise, has long coursed through popular culture.

G.M. Strike’s Economic Toll Is Showing: ‘I Might Lose the Business’

Much of the pain from the strike, now in its fourth week, is concentrated in the northern Midwest, which was already contending with a manufacturing slowdown.

Regular vs. Premium Gas, Redux

Readers responded to Smarter Driving by scratching their heads over the fuel economy of premium gasoline, while others who admitted that they never used turn signals blamed the other guy.

Nissan’s Crisis Goes Much Deeper Than Carlos Ghosn

Two insiders who brought down Carlos Ghosn were involved with improper payments, an inquiry found. The company’s full board never heard about it.

Only the ‘Most Hard-Core Women’ Go Off-Road for Rebelle Rally

The 10-day, 1,600-mile race in the desert, starting next week, challenges body and mind and helps competitors find themselves.

Tesla’s Record Deliveries Aren’t Enough for Investors

The pace may allow the electric-car maker to fulfill its forecast for the year. But analysts are skeptical that sales are enough to yield a profit.

A Police Tesla Nearly Ran Out of Power During a Chase. It Wasn’t the Car’s Fault.

Gas or electric, all cars need to be refueled in some way, the police in Fremont, Calif., said.

Ford Will Put Most of India Operations Into Mahindra Venture

The move is the latest streamlining effort by the Detroit automaker, which has closed plants in Europe and is cutting its salaried ranks worldwide.

G.M. Restores Workers’ Health Coverage as Strike Continues

With the United Auto Workers walkout in its 11th day, the company reversed a decision to cut off employees’ medical insurance at the end of the month.

Occupy Detroit: A Look at 90 Years of Auto Strikes

Walkouts and sit-ins by the United Automobile Workers over the decades helped secure contracts that lifted members into the middle class.