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‘Not Everything Was Bad’: Saluting the Mercedes of Eastern Europe and a Communist Past

A festival of classic cars from the communist era brings out some nostalgia in eastern Germany for pre-unification days, although the abuses that occurred behind the Iron Curtain aren’t forgotten.

Thu May 30, 2024 12:53
Biden Doesn’t Want You Buying an E.V. From China. Here’s Why.

The president wants to shift America’s car fleet toward electric vehicles, but not at the expense of American jobs or national security.

Mon May 27, 2024 18:06
U.A.W. Seeks a New Election at Mercedes-Benz Plants in Alabama

The union, which lost an organizing vote at two factories last week, argued to federal officials that the automaker had violated labor laws.

Fri May 24, 2024 23:20
Bob McCreadie, ‘the Master of Going Faster,’ Dies at 73

One of the winningest drivers in dirt racing history, he was a folk hero who cursed wildly, drove aggressively and crashed a lot.

Fri May 24, 2024 16:18
How a $10 Fee on Your Car Insurance Bill Is Actually Spent

The fee collected by New York State is supposed to go toward fighting car thefts and fraud. But an audit found that the program was poorly run.

Thu May 23, 2024 21:23
F1: The Monaco Grand Prix Has Its Thrills and Its Limits

The narrow track and large cars hinder overtaking, but, oh boy, do those tight roads make qualifying hair-raising.

Thu May 23, 2024 18:21

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