N.Y. Times news on Electric and Hybrid vehicles

1. An Auto Holy Grail: Motors That Don’t Rely on Chinese Rare Earths

   Weary of being captive to geopolitics, car companies are looking for ways to replace powerful rare-earth magnets in electric motors.

2. Amid GPS and Ride-Hailing, the Allure of London’s Black Cab Endures

   In a world of GPS and car-hailing apps, some Londoners still want to drive a traditional black cab. First, they must memorize thousands of city streets.

3. The Luxury Electric Vehicle Is in Trouble

   Sales of expensive battery-powered cars like the Ford F-150 Lightning have stalled, forcing automakers to slow production and offer more affordable vehicles.

4. Driving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe.

   A tribally owned network of chargers will soon be complete, connecting reservations and bridging a gap in the Midwest.

5. F1: Fernando Alonso Still Has His Eye on the Prize

   A third title? Why not? He’s confident that Aston Martin’s strategy will pay off.

6. Japanese Automakers Warn of Billions in Tariff Losses

   Toyota, Honda and Nissan forecast big hits to their profits from higher tariffs that they acknowledged were likely “here to stay.”

7. China Resumes Some Chip Exports, Easing Fears of a Global Crunch

   A leading German automotive supplier said it was again allowed to ship semiconductors that Beijing had barred for export.

8. Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package

   Tesla shareholders approved a plan to grant Elon Musk shares worth nearly $1 trillion if he meets ambitious goals, including vastly expanding the company’s stock market valuation.

9. Volkswagen, Hit by Tariffs, Reports $1.5 Billion Loss and Warns of Chip Shortage

   Europe’s largest automaker said a shortage of semiconductors could further hurt productivity.

10. G.M. Will Cut 1,750 Jobs in Electric Vehicle Business

    The layoffs at factories in Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee follow the elimination of a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. F1: Kalle Rovanpera, a Rally Champion, Hopes to Make a Different Leap

    He is leaving the sport to jump into open-wheel racing, with an eye on Formula 1.