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Filipe Albuquerque doesn’t see Acura’s exit as “downfall” for IMSA’s GTP class

The Portuguese racer expects the GTP grid to rebound following the departure of Lamborghini and Acura in consecutive years

Motorsport

Return of the ‘greybeards’: AI backfired – so Ford had to rehire humans

The US motor company found that the hundreds of AI cameras being used for design and manufacturing checks were prone to pitfalls

The Guardian - UK

Lexus Is No Longer The King Of Initial Quality. This Brand Beat It

JD Power’s latest Initial Quality Study saw its largest year-over-year improvement in nearly 30 years.

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Ford recalls 741,000 vehicles over dangerous transmission flaw that could send cars rolling

Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a transmission issue may damage the park system, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury

The Independent UK

Those EVs 'Will Run You Over': How Vintage Jeeps and Broncos Became the Ultimate 'Hot Girl Cars'

Vintage SUVs like Jeeps and Broncos are gaining popularity among women, driven by style, nostalgia, and individuality. Despite lacking modern comforts, these vehicles offer a unique driving experience.

International Business Times UK

Ford Forced to Rehire 350 Veteran Engineers After AI Failed to Improve Vehicle Quality

Ford rehired 350 veteran engineers after leaning too hard on AI, then topped JD Power's 2026 quality study for the first time in 16 years.

International Business Times UK

"Slowed down overnight": Rivals show sympathy for AMG frustration

Mercedes-AMG lost ground at the Lausitzring in the DTM and is vocal in its criticism of the BoP adjustment: Even the competition is showing understanding for the frustration

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AI Backfires at Ford: Hundreds of Sacked Experts Brought Back to Fix Botched Quality Control

Ford has rehired over 350 experienced engineers to enhance AI-driven quality control, following initial setbacks in defect detection and production quality

International Business Times UK

Long Island woman says her Bronco Sport burst into flames over recall issue. Then Ford reportedly told her ‘It wasn’t their problem’

She says she did what the Ford dealer told her to do, but it didn't work.

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Ford on why it hired 350 'gray beard' engineers: you need their mentorship for younger workers — and to drive huge AI productivity gains

"These engineers carry the hard-earned wisdom of decades of design," Ford told Fortune, adding that AI is important to quality gains.

Fortune

Ford replaced hundreds of engineers with AI — now it's bringing them back after quality problems

Ford’s push to implement more AI into its infrastructure has seemingly fallen short, as the company has now rehired its veteran staff to improve its products.

Tom’s Guide

Ford brings back old hands to fix AI-led quality issues

Ford Motor Co. is re-emphasizing human expertise to combat persistent quality issues, bringing in hundreds of veteran engineers to train its AI systems. This strategic shift, moving beyond AI alone, is already yielding significant financial benefits through reduced warranty claims and recall costs. While AI is a valuable tool, Ford…

The Economic Times

Official race results: 2026 NASCAR Cup at Sonoma

Shane van Gisbergen is back on top in wine country, collecting his eighth career NASCAR Cup win -- all on road/street courses

Motorsport

'Negligence': Woman Reverses Bronco Sport Into Driveway. Then It Bursts Into Flames. It’s A Recall Issue She Already Had 'Fixed'

'As an attorney, call an attorney.'

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Spa 24 Hours: Disaster for McLaren, Ferrari back on the lead lap

The night at the 2026 Spa 24 Hours saw the #51 Ferrari return to the lead lap as the feared thunderstorms were nothing more but a brief shower at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Autosport

WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Neuville and Ogier set for Sunday showdown

Thierry Neuville and Sebastien Ogier will fight for victory in Greece with just 4.1s splitting the pair after Saturday’s action

Motorsport

WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville and Sebastien Ogier set for showdown

Thierry Neuville and Sebastien Ogier will fight for victory in Greece with just 4.1s splitting the pair after Saturday’s action

The Canberra Times

Two men on bail charged after wild police pursuit across Canberra

A stolen car, an ambulance and a wild chase across Canberra.

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The Independent UK

Ford hired AI and sacked humans. It backfired badly

‘We didn’t pay as much attention as we should have to the experience of our most knowledgeable engineers,’ says automaker

Motor1

Most American-Made Cars Aren't Actually From American Brands

With Tesla losing two spots on the list, Japanese automakers now own six of the 10 most American-made vehicles and 12 of the top 20.

Motorsport

M-Sport: Jon Armstrong has proved he belongs in WRC

A maiden WRC stage win while challenging for the podium outlined the rookie Rally1 driver’s class before an unfortunate retirement

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Minneapolis man reports a chopped-up Ford Focus in dumpster outside his apartment. Then the waste-collection driver called for help

A surprising discovery for both of them.

InsideEVs

Slate's Cheap EV Pickup Is Surprisingly Easy To Make Expensive

Slate's affordable electric pickup starts at around $25,000, but adding accessories can quickly move the needle from bargain to build pricing.

Reason

Michigan Spent $1.8 Billion and Only Created 602 Jobs

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promised "generational" investments in her state, but as she leaves office, there's little to show for it.

Motor1

Toyota Has Too Many Models. These Ones Need To Go

Toyota has 21 unique nameplates in the US alone—a few of them probably need to go.

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