N.Y. Times news on Electric and Hybrid vehicles

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  1. Ford said a fire at an aluminum factory will lower profits in the last three months of the year. The company also said it has stopped making an electric version of its popular F-150 pickup.
  2. After China stopped deliveries of Nexperia’s chips over a dispute with the Dutch government, German carmakers are worried about supply shortages.
  3. The company sold more cars but made less money on each one because of discounts and low-interest loans.
  4. The automaker’s shares jumped as investors focused on an upgraded forecast for some financial measures, as well as a lower-than-expected bill for tariffs this year.
  5. Drivers will be able to converse with an artificial intelligence assistant while cars largely drive themselves in certain situations, the company said.
  6. Whether they’re on the Pacific Coast or in the Rockies, these short drives offer plenty to see and do — so much, in fact, that you might want to take it slow.
  7. The revival of America’s industrial base is happening amid pine forests and peanut farms. And it’s being led by a South Korean company.
  8. Inflation and a tough job market are making it harder for some people to pay back the car loans they signed in better times.
  9. Imported light and heavy trucks will be charged 25 percent and buses 10 percent as of Nov. 1, but President Trump also extended tariff exemptions for auto parts.
  10. Canadian leaders blame the move by Stellantis to abandon production in Ontario on President Trump’s tariffs. Mr. Trump says he wants to increase production in the United States.
  11. General Motors said it would lower its earnings by that amount to mainly reflect the drop in the value of equipment, factories and other assets.
  12. Broad restrictions could cause supply interruptions for arms makers, as well as manufacturers in the semiconductor, automotive and other sectors.
  13. Every year, hot rods take over a beach in New Jersey for an event that is equal parts sporting event, fashion show and “time capsule.”
  14. The roughly 230-mile Ha Giang Loop, six hours north of Hanoi, thrills riders with breathtaking views, cultural wonders, and plenty of twists and turns.
  15. Charging an electric car battery is usually cheaper than going to the gas pump. But it depends on where you live.