Energy Insider: China’s Russian LPG Imports Surge in First Five Months China and the EU establish a trade and investment consultation mechanism; CATL and Ford’s battery plant starts production Caixin Global · Jul 2
AI Layoffs Backfire as 32% of Bosses Rehire Roles They Thought Robots Could Do Major companies like Ford, IBM, and Commonwealth Bank are reversing AI-driven job cuts and rehiring staff. Learn about the growing trend of integrating human expertise with AI for improved business outcomes. International Business Times UK · Jul 2
Six Years In, Trump Walks Back His Own USMCA Trade Pact — And Autos Are Ground Zero The U.S. rejected a clean USMCA renewal on July 1, triggering annual reviews through 2036 as autos, China limits and labor pay dominate talks. Latin Times · Jul 2
Ford Recalls Another 777,000 Trucks And SUVs Two new recalls affect popular models like the Ford F-150, Ford Bronco, and Lincoln Navigator. Motor1 · Jul 1
Ford Brings Back Veteran Engineers After AI Falls Short: 'It's Only As Good As The People Using It' (Update) After turning to AI for quality control, Ford had to rehire over 300 engineers because AI couldn't match their experience. Motor1 · Jul 1
Down Almost 20% in a Month, Ford Stock Could Bounce Back in H2. Just Don’t Count on a Return to 2026 Highs. Ford stock is down almost 20% in a month. Can the stock bounce back in the second half of 2026? Barchart · Jul 1
Slate Has No Plans To Sell Its Cheap EV Pickup In Canada Slate says that it has no plans to sell its affordable electric pickup in Canada where tariffs would erode the value it brings to market. InsideEVs · Jul 1
Tow Truck Driver Picks Up Mustang. At First She Thinks It’s Covered In Bird Poo. Then She Realizes It’s Something Else Entirely 'So what you're saying is he cheated.' Motor1 · Jul 1
Thailand approves $210 million Mazda-Ford AutoAlliance investment Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) approved a 7-billion-baht (US$210 million) investment from the Mazda-Ford AutoAlliance joint venture, it reported on Wednesday. Bangkok Post · Jul 1
Ford recalls 741,000 vehicles over transmission issue - five popular models are affected IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 30
Ford Forces Major AI Pivot, Re-Hiring 300 Veteran Human Engineers After Automated Tech Fails Quality Checks Ford has rehired over 300 veteran engineers after AI systems failed to meet quality standards, highlighting the limits of automation and the enduring value of human expertise in manufacturing. International Business Times UK · Jun 30
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 · Jun 30
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 · Jun 30
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. Motor1 · Jun 30
The Independent UK · Jun 30 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
International Business Times UK · Jun 30 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 · Jun 30 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.
Motorsport · Jun 30 "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
International Business Times UK · Jun 30 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
We Got This Covered · Jun 29 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.
Fortune · Jun 29 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.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 29 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.
The Economic Times · Jun 29 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…
Motorsport · Jun 28 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
Motor1 · Jun 28 '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.'