U.A.W. Prepares for Partial Strike Against Detroit Automakers on Friday

The union’s president, Shawn Fain, said negotiators were nowhere near an agreement and ruled out a contract extension while talks continued.

China Is Full of Risk For U.S. Companies

Doing business in China, once seen as a can’t-miss opportunity, poses a troubling dilemma: Reasons to stay can be as compelling as the reasons to retreat.

Electric Vehicle Charging Can Be Confusing. Here’s What to Know.

Many carmakers and charging companies are switching to the Tesla plug for electric vehicles. Why are they doing that and what will it mean?

A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts

Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.

Lithium Scarcity Pushes Carmakers Into the Mining Business

Ford, General Motors and others are striking deals with mining companies to avoid raw material shortages that could thwart their electric vehicle ambitions.