An unexpected decline in the price of an essential battery material, along with those of other commodities, is good news for buyers. But experts disagree on how long low prices will last.
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China’s New Premier Needs to Revive Growth. How Far Will Loyalty Get Him?
Li Qiang’s business-friendly reputation could bolster confidence in China’s economy. But he is stepping into a role with diminished power under Xi Jinping.
Ford Is Leaving Tesla in the Dust
Boring old Ford is proving to be a very modern company.
The Sunday Read: ‘Elon Musk’s Appetite for Destruction’
A wave of lawsuits argue that Tesla’s self-driving software is dangerously overhyped. What can its blind spots teach us about the company’s erratic C.E.O.?
China’s Leading Electric Carmaker Has Arrived in Germany
BYD is a powerhouse in China and sells the most electric vehicles of any company in the world. Now it has a plan to attract buyers in Europe’s largest economy.
Authorities Step Up Their Crypto Crackdown
A string of enforcement actions, the latest involving the multibillion-dollar collapse of Terraform Labs, has put the chill on a recent Bitcoin rally.
Tesla to Recall 362,000 Cars With Its ‘Full Self Driving’ System
A federal auto safety agency said the technology can cause crashes, but said the company was unaware of any deaths or injuries caused by the flaws.
Tesla Fired Buffalo Workers Seeking to Organize, Union Says
Workers backing a push for better wages and working conditions were among those illegally laid off, members told the National Labor Relations Board.
A Big Breakup at the Federal Trade Commission
A second Republican commissioner has resigned as the agency gears up for a big showdown on noncompete agreements and the Microsoft-Activision merger.
Electric Vehicles Could Match Gasoline Cars on Price This Year
Competition, government incentives and falling raw material prices are making battery-powered cars more affordable sooner than expected.
Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Coming Soon. Maybe.
Already two years behind schedule, the Cybertruck has experts wondering how the company will manufacture its unusual stainless steel “exoskeleton.”
Jury Rules for Elon Musk and Tesla in Investor Lawsuit Over Tweets
The case centered on whether investors lost money because they believed Mr. Musk’s social media posts about taking Tesla private in 2018.
Tesla Bulls Take Heart From Strong Profits
Shares in the electric carmaker continued to rally after the company reported strong profits, even amid growing competition and economic pressures.
Tesla’s Profit Jumped 12% in Fourth Quarter
The electric car company is facing intensifying competition, supply chain disruptions and concerns about the behavior of Elon Musk.
Elon Musk Says Saudi Fund Wanted to Take Tesla Private
Mr. Musk is testifying in a lawsuit filed by investors who claim that his statements about a plan to take Tesla private in 2018 caused them to lose billions of dollars.
Elon Musk Testifies That His Tweets Did Not Drive Tesla’s Stock Price
The chief executive of Tesla testified in a federal civil trial about a 2018 plan to take the automaker private that fizzled out.
Oliver Stone Goes Nuclear at Davos
At the World Economic Forum, the provocative filmmaker received a warm reception for his film promoting nuclear power.
Davos Worries About a ‘Polycrisis’
So many global troubles have arisen that the political and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland have adopted a buzzword to capture the moment.
Elon Musk’s Appetite for Destruction
A wave of lawsuits argue that Tesla’s self-driving software is dangerously overhyped. What can its blind spots teach us about the company’s erratic C.E.O.?
Elon Musk Faces Trial Over His 2018 Plan to Take Tesla Private
Investors are seeking billions of dollars in damages for their losses after Mr. Musk posted a proposal on Twitter that never materialized.
Tesla Cuts Prices Sharply as It Moves to Bolster Demand
The price reductions in the United States will make more of the company’s electric vehicles eligible for a federal tax credit.
Auto Sales Likely Fell in 2022 Because of Supply Chain Chaos
Automakers have been hampered by the supply of semiconductors and higher interest rates.
Tesla Investors Fear for a Tough 2023
A huge sell-off wiped billions of dollars from the electric carmaker’s market capitalization on Tuesday. Analysts see more trouble ahead.
Tesla Car Sales Grow Slower Than Expected, Amplifying Concerns
Wall Street has grown decidedly pessimistic about Tesla, fearful that Elon Musk, its chief executive, is too focused on Twitter.
Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery
Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.
Elon Musk’s Antics Hurt Tesla’s Democratic-Leaning Brand
Does Elon know who buys his stuff?
Tesla Had a Bad Year. Some Investors Are Blaming Elon Musk.
Investors blame Elon Musk and wonder how much more the stock will fall.
Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles Are About to Get Confusing
Foreign-made cars no longer qualify. Tesla and G.M. should become eligible again. But officials are still working on the fine print.
Can Elon Musk’s Tesla Really Last?
“Cool” doesn’t necessarily deliver sustained advantage.
Americans Are Realizing Tesla Isn’t the Only Electric Car
As Elon Musk’s politics turn off potential customers, many rival vehicles are coming to market.
Elon Musk’s Distraction Is Just One of Tesla’s Problems
The maker of electric cars faces sharp competition, plummeting shares and production woes while its chief executive is preoccupied with Twitter.
Would Elon Musk Actually Step Down as Twitter’s C.E.O.?
The Twitter owner has said he will resign as chief executive, but it’s far from certain whether he would actually step down as the boss.
Elon Musk Says He Will Resign as Twitter CEO When He Finds Successor
Mr. Musk, who asked his Twitter followers on Sunday if he should step down as head of the service, will remain the company’s owner.
Why Petulant Oligarchs Rule Our World
The cult of the genius entrepreneur has done a lot of damage.
Twitter Users Say Elon Musk Should Quit as C.E.O.
After weeks of turmoil since he bought the company, Mr. Musk surveyed Twitter about whether he should remain in charge, and said he would abide by the result.
Twitter Draws International Outrage for Suspending Journalists
After Elon Musk’s Twitter suspends journalists, lawmakers and press freedom advocates fire back, threatening sanctions and fines.
Elon Musk Sells Another $3.6 Billion in Tesla Stock
Twitter’s owner has now sold $23 billion worth of Tesla stock this year, much of it after he pledged in April to stop selling shares to finance his deal to acquire the social media company.
Wall Street Fears the Fed May Tip the Economy Into Recession
The Federal Reserve’s commitment to vanquish inflation is continuing to add volatility to the stock market.
Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX Founder, Faces Growing Legal Troubles
The fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried plans to fight extradition as charges pile up in what prosecutors called a record financial fraud.
Musk Shakes Up Twitter’s Legal Team as He Looks to Cut More Costs
Twitter has stopped paying rent on offices and is considering not paying severance packages to former employees, among other measures.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Role Puts Tesla Board Under New Scrutiny
Corporate governance experts say the electric-car maker’s directors may need to rein in the chief executive, with whom many have personal ties.
What Elon Musk Is Doing to Twitter Is What He Did at Tesla and SpaceX
Firing people. Talking of bankruptcy. Telling workers to be “hard core.” Mr. Musk has repeatedly used those tactics at many of his companies.
Contagion in Crypto From FTX’s Fall Is Growing
The crypto exchange’s collapse is stoking fears of contagion across the industry. Meanwhile, FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is still speaking out.
Elon Musk Testifies He Had Little Say in His Tesla Pay
The billionaire chief executive is testifying about a multibillion dollar compensation package the electric car company’s board put in place in 2018.
Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay
A shareholder is asking the court to void a 2018 compensation package that has paid the chief executive nearly $50 billion.
Electric Vehicles Start to Enter the Car-Buying Mainstream
While sales are still skewed toward affluent buyers, more people are choosing electric vehicles to save money.
Regulators Begin Cracking Down on FTX
Authorities worldwide are intensifying their scrutiny of the embattled cryptocurrency exchange, amid concern about improper use of customer money.
Can Elon Musk Make the Math Work on Owning Twitter? It’s Dicey.
Mr. Musk faces financial challenges in owning Twitter. The site frequently loses money and took on $13 billion in debt for the blockbuster deal.
Twitter, Once a Threat to Titans, Now Belongs to One
A decade ago, the social media platform was a tool for rebels and those challenging authority. But over time, the powerful learned how to use it for their own goals.
How Elon Musk Became a Geopolitical Chaos Agent
The world’s richest man has inserted himself in some of the world’s most combustible conflicts.