Changing technology, political turmoil and competition from China are cutting into profits and forcing carmakers to cut jobs and close factories. Automobiles, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, International Trade and World Market, Stellantis NV, Ford Motor Co, General Motors, Nissan Motor Co, Toyota Motor Corp, Mercedes-Benz, Bayerische Motorenwerke AG, Volkswagen AG, BYD Co Ltd Changing technology, political turmoil and competition from China are cutting into profits and forcing carmakers to cut jobs and close factories. NYT > Business