Autos & Transportation

A slowdown in orders from big importers bring prices to ‘unsustainable’ levels ahead of ocean shipping’s busiest season.

Our analysis identified at least 6.8 million vehicles, spanning 15 automotive brands, with the potentially dangerous air-bag part that regulators are demanding be recalled. We’ve compiled a list of the affected makes and models, which includes brands such as Chevrolet, Ford and Hyundai.

Former Tesla tech chief JB Straubel also won a seat on the auto maker’s board at the company’s annual shareholder meeting.

Two people died and eight were injured while the government probed the issue. Last week, NHTSA urged a recall of 67 million inflators.

A scarcity of electric-vehicle battery materials is pushing car companies and miners to work closer together. For both, there is a learning curve.

The NHTSA says inflators have been linked to explosions and fatalities, but the manufacturer disagrees.

Mike Abbott will lead a newly created unit developing in-vehicle technology.

Software behind popular video games and Hollywood production techniques is coming to more driver dashboards.

Shipping industry officials say they may be weeks away from a multiyear contract covering dockworkers from California to Washington state.

Elizabeth Weinberg’s 1974 Volkswagen Thing has introduced her to “non-freeway” Los Angeles.

U.S. air-safety regulators are planning for new traffic lanes in the sky, intended to accommodate flying taxis being developed by startups and backed by major airlines.

The Wall Street Journal is no longer routinely using corporate designations, with some important exceptions. Also, automaker is now one word.

The auto maker temporarily halted factory work at three plants where it makes the F-150 pickup truck, unable to get the right door handles.

American Airlines asked its most frequent fliers—pilots and flight attendants—for input on its new hotel for employees.

The auto maker’s earnings are lifted by demand for high-end models.

Executives are watching the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting for clues on its inflation-fighting campaign and the potential for a so-called hard landing that could cramp consumer spending on everything from airline tickets and cars to furniture and snacks. 

Auto maker says the cuts were to contract workers in the group where the company works on future car models.

The EV tycoon is taking a path that has been fraught for other car companies; he maintains he can pull off a twist.

Botched reservations or failed passport renewals can happen to even the savviest travelers.

The manufacturer’s first-quarter revenue jumped 25% in the aerospace business while orders rose 14%.