The pollution control devices contain valuable metals, making them a hot commodity for recycling. Some beneficiaries of the thefts look the other way.
Tag: Automobiles
Chasing Big Mergers, Oil Executives Dismiss Peak Oil Concerns
Exxon Mobil and Chevron are spending tens of billions of dollars buying oil and gas assets, betting that the International Energy Agency’s predictions of declining oil demand are wrong.
Bill Ford Says U.A.W. Strike Is Helping Tesla and Toyota
Mr. Ford, the executive chairman of Ford Motor, said nonunion automakers would make gains against Michigan automakers because of strikes by the United Automobile Workers union.
Sweden Sends a Message to Stockholm Drivers: Go Electric or Go Home
A new low-emission zone in the city center appears to be the most ambitious in Western Europe, and it is set to become law in little more than a year.
Nio Loses $35,000 a Car. That Should Scare the U.S. and Europe.
Chinese electric vehicle companies like Nio are pulling ever further ahead, partly through government support but also through rapid technological advances.
Tesla’s Sales Slip as It Readies Factories for New Models
Analysts expected a decline in sales for the quarter. Still, the dip may raise concerns about flagging demand.
Where German Cars Falter, E-Bikes Gain in Power
E-bikes sales in Germany have jumped, as drivers, suppliers and even automakers embrace their role in the future of transportation.
Montreal’s Mayor Reclaims a Famous Road From Cars and Trucks
The closing of a road through Mount Royal Park is part of Valérie Plante’s ambitious project to get Montrealers on bikes.
Chinese Cars Star at Munich Auto Show, Underscoring German Economic Woes
China, an electric-vehicle juggernaut, will have at least seven brands on display, while Germany’s automakers are now a drag on their home economy.
1 Dead and 22 Injured in Cargo Ship Fire Off the Netherlands
The ship was carrying nearly 3,000 vehicles near the Dutch island of Ameland in the North Sea when the fire was reported late Tuesday, officials said.