Robert Ferris

Toyota and Honda hold their value better than just about any other brand. CNBC looks at how they got this way and explores what could knock them off the podium.

Stellantis' Arizona Proving Grounds covers 4,000 acres between Phoenix and Las Vegas in Yucca, Arizona.

In the United States and around the world, auto factories, especially those producing EVs, are underutilized and therefore unprofitable.

Supporters say EU tariffs on Chinese EVs will offset harm of Chinese subsidies. Critics say they will slow EV adoption and hurt some European carmakers.

After a staggeringly successful IPO, Rivian shares and market value have plummeted. Then, VW invested $5 billion. It could solve problems for both companies.

CNBC tested four EVs built by Chinese automakers to see how they stack up against the Tesla Model Y and why they inspire fear in rivals.

Tesla has promoted its gigacasting manufacturing method as a path to cheaper, lighter EVs. Rivals such as Volvo are also investing, but it's not without risks.

Automakers are offering steep discounts on electric vehicles, and especially on leases. It might hurt them.

Car payments skyrocketed in recent years. Pandemic-era shortages and high interest rates are partly to blame, but the auto market has also seen deeper changes.

A growing chorus of advocates and politicians say automakers aren’t doing enough to protect consumer data from companies, criminals or even the government.