Neal E.
Neal E. Boudette is based in Michigan and has been covering the auto industry for two decades. He joined The New York Times in 2016. He grew up in New Jersey, graduated from Boston University and started his career at a daily paper in Massachusetts in 1987. By 1999, he was living in Germany and working for The Wall Street Journal. He took over the European auto beat in 2002, moved to Detroit in 2004 and was named bureau chief in 2007. He led the paper's coverage of the bankruptcies and federal rescue of General Motors and Chrysler. A lifetime hockey player, he is a co-author, with Mike Eruzione, of 'The Making of a Miracle: The Untold Story of the Captain of the 1980 Gold-Medal Winning U.S. Hockey Team.' Latest G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Operations General Motors said the self-driving division's cars will run in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix after an accident last year. Human drivers will supervise the cars. By Neal E. Boudette
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/neal-e-boudette
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
90%
Examples:
- The author has a slight bias against Tesla, focusing more on the company's legal troubles than its products or services.
Conflicts of Interest
98%
Examples:
- Biases found in articles where the author's perspective seems to favor the U.A.W.'s perspective over Ford.
- The article discusses how consumers are struggling with elevated interest rates and high prices for new cars and light trucks, but fails to mention that these issues have been present since before the pandemic.
Contradictions
91%
Examples:
- Contradictions found in the article about electric vehicle sales growth slowing down and cost concerns for electric vehicles.
- The title implies that Rivian will not be building a factory in Georgia at all when it fact they are just delaying construction of the $5 billion plant.
Deceptions
87%
Examples:
- Deceptions found in articles where the author does not specify how many workers had signed cards for unionization and what constitutes a supermajority.
- The statement 'consumers are struggling with elevated interest rates and high prices for new cars and light trucks' but fails to mention that these issues have been present since before the pandemic.
Recent Articles
Tesla's Q2 Earnings: 45% Profit Drop, Increased Competition, and Regulatory Credit Sales
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Tesla's Q2 earnings report showed a 45% profit drop to $1.5 billion, with revenue of $25.5 billion, due to falling electric car sales and increased competition. The company sold $890 million in regulatory credits and invested heavily in AI infrastructure, while facing federal investigations and political challenges. 
Ford Shifts Production: From Electric to Gas-Powered Super Duty Trucks in Oakville, Canada
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024Ford shifts production from electric vehicles to gas-powered Super Duty trucks at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, due to increased consumer demand and cost concerns. The investment of approximately $3 billion is expected to create jobs and add capacity for 100,000 units annually. Ford CEO Jim Farley states this move benefits customers and supports the Ford Pro commercial business. 
Biden's 100% Tariff on Chinese Electric Vehicles: Protecting Jobs or Undercutting Economy?
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024President Biden's announcement of a 100% tariff on electric vehicles imported from China sparks controversy, aimed at protecting jobs but could increase inflation and undercut domestic investment. Few electric vehicles are currently imported to the US from China, including the Polestar 2. The tariff on lithium-ion batteries also increases significantly. Economists predict varying impacts on American jobs, economy, and inflation. 
Workers at Volkswagen's Chattanooga Plant Mark Historic First with UAW Unionization Victory
Broke On: Saturday, 20 April 2024Workers at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant in Tennessee made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, marking the first time a foreign car maker's plant in the American South has unionized. With over 73% of votes in favor, UAW gained a foothold in the least-unionized region and plans to organize more Southern plants. 
Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee Mark Historic Victory by Joining UAW Union
Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee have voted to join the United Auto Workers (UAW) union in a historic victory for labor unions in the American South. This marks the first non-union auto plant in a Southern state to do so. The UAW plans to focus on organizing other Southern plants, with a vote taking place at Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Alabama mid-May. 
UAW Files Petition for Election at Volkswagen Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024The UAW union has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to hold an election for workers at Volkswagen's plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. More than 70% of hourly workers have signed union cards and are seeking representation by the UAW. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25325046/2066554250.jpg)
Rivian Launches R2 and R3 Electric Vehicles Amid Challenges in EV Market
Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024Rivian, a California-based EV company, has announced the launch of two new vehicles: R2 and R3. Despite challenges such as high interest rates and politicization of electric transition, CEO RJ Scaringe is confident about EVs winning in the future. However, unreliable charging infrastructure remains a concern nationwide. 
General Motors: A Leader in US Car Sales Despite Challenges with Electric Vehicles
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024General Motors (GM) is a leading automaker in the United States with 2023 sales of approximately 2.6 million new vehicles. Despite challenges such as difficulties making battery cell modules for its newest electric vehicles and production issues with EVs, GM's EV sales increased by 93% in 2023 compared to the previous year. Ford and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Ford and the UAW have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The contract includes wage increases, improved benefits, and commitments for future investments. The agreement must still be ratified by the UAW's membership. Tesla Discloses DOJ Investigations Over Autopilot and Vehicle Range Estimates
Broke On: Monday, 23 October 2023Tesla has disclosed that it is under investigation by the DOJ over its Autopilot system and vehicle range estimates. The company has received subpoenas from the DOJ as part of two separate investigations. Tesla has stated that it is cooperating with the DOJ and providing the requested information.