N.Y. Times news on Electric and Hybrid vehicles

1. Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.

   Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.

2. How Can I Protect My Car When the Weather Is Scorching?

   Extreme heat is extremely hard on your vehicle, but a few simple precautions can help a lot.

3. Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company's E.V. Push, is Leaving

   Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.

4. Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant

   The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.

5. Tesla Sales Rise as $4-a-Gallon Gas Revives Interest in E.V.s

   The repeal of tax credits last year sent electric vehicle sales plummeting. But with gas prices soaring, consumers are taking another, cautious, look.

6. Tips for Renting an RV: Cost, Packing and More

   Renting a recreational vehicle offers families and other groups a great way to enjoy the outdoors together in comfort. Here are some important things to know.

7. This Corvette’s a Hybrid, but It’s Built for Raw Power, Not Efficiency

   The ZR1X, starting at $207,000, is a Chevrolet showpiece that competes with rarefied rivals like Ferrari and McLaren at a fraction of their (stratospheric) prices.

8. Trapped in a Self-Driving Car During an Anti-Robot Attack

   In San Francisco, some passengers of autonomous taxis have experienced an unexpected hazard: being stuck in the vehicles when the cars are assaulted.

9. F1: Red Bull, Once Dominant, Works to Regain That Form

   It has a new factory, a new power-unit partner, and a new wind tunnel is coming. Now, what about Max Verstappen?

10. Why This Jump in Gas Prices Feels Different

    A state-by-state look at the increase and how it could affect you.

11. Rising Prices and High Interest Rates Are Making Car Ownership Feel Impossible

    Rising vehicle prices, auto loan interest rates, and insurance and maintenance costs are making it harder for people to buy or keep cars.

12. Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

    The Japanese company’s retreat echoes moves by other traditional carmakers as the industry divides between electric vehicle haves and have-nots.

13. A Wink, a Nod or a Duck: The Secrets Behind Car Owners’ Secret Handshakes

    It’s more than the Jeep Wave: Miatas can wink with their pop-up headlights, and Porsche owners have their own waves, but only for the right cars.

14. F1: For Aston Martin, It’s a Whole Lot of Shaking

    Vibrations in the new Formula 1 car are making it difficult to drive and have resulted in a poor start to the season.

15. A New Era Begins for Cadillac in Formula 1

    While only one of its cars finished at the Australian Grand Prix, the team considers that an accomplishment.