N.Y. Times news on Electric and Hybrid vehicles

1. Ford’s Profit Jumps on Strong Sales but Company Lowers its Outlook

   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. Volkswagen Says Loss of Chip Supply Could Hit Production

   After China stopped deliveries of Nexperia’s chips over a dispute with the Dutch government, German carmakers are worried about supply shortages.

3. Tesla’s Profit Falls 37% After It Cut Car Prices

   The company sold more cars but made less money on each one because of discounts and low-interest loans.

4. G.M. Raises Profit Forecast on Strong Demand and Lower Tariff Costs

   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. G.M. Previews Talking Cars, Cheaper Batteries and Other New Tech

   Drivers will be able to converse with an artificial intelligence assistant while cars largely drive themselves in certain situations, the company said.

6. 5 Great Road Trips to Take in the Western U.S. This Fall

   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. After an ICE Raid in Rural Georgia, Hyundai Keeps Betting on America

   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. Lower-Income Americans Are Missing Car Payments

   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. Trump Sets Tariffs on Trucks and Buses and Extends Exemptions for Automakers

   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. Jeep Parent Stellantis, Faced With Trump’s Tariffs, Shifts Auto Production From Canada to the U.S.

    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. Slowing Electric Vehicle Sales Will Cost G.M. $1.6 Billion

    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. Cars to Fighter Jets: China’s New Export Curbs May Level a Heavy Blow Worldwide

    Broad restrictions could cause supply interruptions for arms makers, as well as manufacturers in the semiconductor, automotive and other sectors.

13. At The Race of Gentlemen, Motorcycles and Hot Rods Take Over New Jersey Beach

    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. A 4-Day Motorcycle Tour on Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop

    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. How Much It Costs to Drive an E.V. and a Gas Car in Every State

    Charging an electric car battery is usually cheaper than going to the gas pump. But it depends on where you live.