Jack Ewing

The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and sophisticated electric vehicles.

Volkswagen said Thursday it would cut the number of models it offers by as much as half to reduce costs and better compete with Chinese companies. But the German carmaker did not say what those changes would mean for workers who have been bracing for large job cuts and factory closures.

By and Volkswagen said Thursday it would cut the number of models it offers by as much as half to reduce costs and better compete with Chinese companies.

The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and sophisticated electric vehicles.

A grand jury is investigating whether Shawn Fain used his position to seek favors for his fiancée and retaliated against the union official who denied them.

Recently a Bojangles restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, added a new item to its menu alongside the usual fried chicken and honey mustard sauce. Now customers can also get a helping of electricity for their cars.

By SAVANNAH, Ga. — Recently a Bojangles restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, added a new item to its menu alongside the usual fried chicken and honey mustard sauce.

The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.

In a first, Apple Maps will influence the way a new line of electric vehicles made by Ford Motor operates, and other automakers may follow.