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.
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CreditJacob Biba for The New York Times Wheels
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.
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CreditBrittany Greeson for The New York Times 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.
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CreditErin Kirkland for The New York Times 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.
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CreditNoBlocsGio, via YouTube 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.
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CreditTobias Schwarz/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images 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.
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CreditEmil and Liliana Schmid When the Drive Matters More Than the Destination
The open road, heavy with symbolism and full of promise, has long coursed through popular culture.
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CreditErin Kirkland for The New York Times 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.
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Smarter Driving
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CreditJim Wilson/The New York Times 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.
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CreditNoriko Hayashi for The New York Times 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.
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CreditPaolo Baraldi 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.
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CreditMike Blake/Reuters 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.
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CreditFremont Police Department 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.
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CreditKuni Takahashi/Bloomberg 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.
