Ford Motor Co. said its $3 billion electric-vehicle battery plant under construction in Marshall, Michigan is now "on track" to qualify for the federal 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit after President Donald Trump signed a $3.4 trillion tax-and-spending package that softened proposed restrictions on Chinese technology.

The lithium-iron-phosphate facility, 60 % complete and slated to open in 2026, will license cell chemistry from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). Ford had warned in May that earlier House language could strip the plant of credits, imperilling the project. The final law dropped that provision, prompting the automaker to reaffirm plans to hire about 1,700 workers and build batteries with a projected capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours a year.

Ford said retaining the production incentive removes risks to jobs and investment and will help lower the cost of future U.S.-built EVs. The Treasury Department must still publish implementing rules, but the company expects the Marshall plant to meet eligibility requirements.

Tempers flared after Sunday’s Grant Park 165 when Joey Logano confronted Ross Chastain over a pair of late-race collisions that helped trigger a multi-car incident. With 12 laps remaining, the two drivers first made contact in Turn 1. Moments later in Turn 2, Chastain’s Chevrolet appeared to hit Logano’s Ford again, sending Logano into Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and scattering cars behind them.

Logano sought out Chastain on pit road once the checkered flag fell, delivering an expletive-filled rebuke and accusing the Trackhouse Racing driver of wrecking him “from four back.” Chastain listened but offered little public comment. NASCAR officials did not immediately indicate whether the incident would be reviewed for potential penalties.

Chris Buescher’s bid for a strong finish in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race was interrupted when the RFK Racing No. 17 Ford developed an engine-related power problem while running fifth under a red-flag period at Lap — the sanctioning body did not immediately release the lap count.

After an initial electronic power reset failed to restore full performance, the team called Buescher to pit road and swapped the car’s electronic control unit (ECU). The unscheduled stop dropped the driver from the top five and left his crew assessing whether the fix would allow him to regain lost track position once green-flag racing resumed.

Ford Motor Chief Executive Jim Farley stated in an interview at the Aspen Ideas Festival that artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to replace half of all white-collar workers in the United States. This marks a shift among top executives, including leaders from JPMorgan Chase and Amazon, who are now openly acknowledging the potential for AI to cause substantial job reductions in white-collar sectors. Farley emphasized that AI will leave many white-collar employees behind and highlighted the lack of current solutions to address the asymmetric impact AI will have on the labor market. Industry surveys indicate that AI is increasingly used in managerial decisions, with about 65% of U.S.

managers employing AI at work and 94% relying on it for promotions and firings. Other AI industry leaders, such as Anthropic's CEO, have predicted unemployment rates between 10% and 20% due to AI automation. The evolving narrative from CEOs reflects growing concern about AI's transformative effects on employment, while some analysts suggest AI may amplify human ingenuity rather than fully replace jobs.

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling roughly 481,000 vehicles in North America after regulators warned that defective bearings in its variable-compression turbo engines could cause the engine to lose power while driving, heightening crash risks. Filings with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show 443,899 vehicles are affected in the United States, with another 37,837 in Canada.

The recall covers 2021–24 Nissan Rogues, 2019–20 Altimas, 2019–22 Infiniti QX50 crossovers and the 2022 Infiniti QX55, all equipped with either 1.5-liter three-cylinder or 2.0-liter four-cylinder VC-Turbo engines. Nissan and NHTSA said bearing failures can develop gradually, producing abnormal engine noise, rough running or warning lights before the engine stalls.

Dealers will inspect the engine oil pan for metal debris and, if necessary, repair or replace the engine at no cost to owners. Notification letters are slated to go out on Aug. 25, and drivers can check their vehicle identification number on Nissan’s or NHTSA’s websites for more information.

Brad Pitt revealed that he and Tom Cruise were once attached to star in an early version of the film "Ford v Ferrari," which was to be directed by Joe Wright. However, the project did not materialize in part because Cruise decided to drop out after learning that his role would not involve much driving. This insight into the film's casting history was shared by Pitt, highlighting that the two actors were involved about a decade before the version of "Ford v Ferrari" that eventually reached theaters.

Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Ottawa with the chief executives of Ford Canada, Stellantis Canada and GM Canada, along with Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association head Brian Kingston, to discuss the federal electric-vehicle sales mandate and newly imposed U.S. tariffs. After the talks, Kingston said the industry is “cautiously optimistic” the government will scale back or repeal the mandate, which automakers warn is unattainable under current market conditions.

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A car crash in the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx on Thursday morning resulted in six pedestrians sustaining minor injuries. The incident involved a Ford Mustang that collided with a sidewalk scaffold before the driver and a passenger fled the scene. The New York Police Department is actively searching for the suspects involved. The Fire Department of New York confirmed that the injuries were minor, and authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 200,061 vehicles in the United States after discovering a software defect that can cause rear-view cameras to display a blank or frozen image, heightening the risk of a crash. The notice was posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under recall number 25S72.

The campaign covers 18 Ford and Lincoln models, including 2021-24 Bronco Sport, 2020-24 Explorer, 2019-20 F-150, 2022-24 Maverick and 2018-22 Transit Connect. Vehicles from the 2019-23 Ranger and Mustang lines and several Lincoln nameplates such as the 2020-23 Aviator are also involved.

Dealers will update the camera software at no cost to owners, who are slated to receive notification letters by July 28. Drivers can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for further information.

Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD has begun assembling cars at a new factory in Camacari, in Brazil’s Bahia state, its first passenger-vehicle plant outside Asia. The Seagull city car, rebadged locally as the Dolphin Mini, rolled off the production line on 1 July after a build-out that took just 15 months. BYD invested about BRL 5.5–6.5 billion (roughly US$1 billion) in the complex, which includes 26 warehouses, a test track and initial annual capacity for 150,000 new-energy vehicles. The company expects the project to generate around 10,000 direct and indirect jobs as it phases in full stamping, welding and painting operations.

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Ford Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley warned that China’s surging electric-vehicle industry poses an "existential" challenge to legacy carmakers, telling the Aspen Ideas Festival that roughly 70% of the world’s EVs are now built in China. He said the cost, quality and technology of Chinese models—citing BYD and Xiaomi in particular—outstrip what he sees in the West, adding that a recent six-month test drive of Xiaomi’s SU7 sedan underscored the gap.

Farley argued that Chinese manufacturers benefit from integrated digital ecosystems and in-house battery supply chains that allow them to offer high-spec vehicles at prices far below U.S. averages. Unless U.S. automakers close that gap, he cautioned, Ford’s future is at risk.

Separately, Farley contrasted autonomous-driving strategies, saying Waymo’s lidar-based approach "makes more sense" than Tesla’s camera-only system, a remark that highlights strategic choices Ford faces as it balances investment between battery-electric, hybrid and self-driving technologies.

U.S. auto demand cooled markedly at the end of the second quarter after a spring buying spree that preceded Washington’s April imposition of a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and components. Industry researcher J.D. Power estimates total deliveries rose 2.5% from a year earlier, yet the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate slipped to 15 million units in June, the slowest in 12 months and well below April’s 17.6 million pace.

Ford Motor Co. outperformed its peers, lifting second-quarter sales 14% to roughly 612,000 vehicles and expanding its U.S. market share to 14.3% on the strength of pickups, SUVs and hybrids. General Motors reported 746,588 deliveries, a 7.3% increase, while American Honda advanced 8.4% to 387,574 vehicles. Toyota’s U.S. volumes rose about 7% to 666,469 units, helping Japanese automakers collectively notch a 3% gain to 1.55 million vehicles, even as several brands saw June declines after earlier stock-piling by consumers.

Analysts warn that the tariff-driven pull-ahead, combined with elevated borrowing costs and record vehicle prices—averaging $48,799 in June—could restrain demand through year-end. Cox Automotive expects the selling rate to hover near 15 million units in the second half, and projects higher sticker prices as manufacturers pass most of the new duty’s cost to buyers.

NASCAR halted Saturday night’s Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway after a multi-car accident on Lap 69 tore up more than half of the 40-car field and forced officials to display the red flag for extensive cleanup.

The chain-reaction began when Denny Hamlin’s bump draft sent John Hunter Nemechek into the outside wall on the backstretch, blocking the track and triggering a pile-up that damaged 23 cars. Among the drivers knocked out were former champions Joey Logano and William Byron, along with Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Chase Briscoe, Daniel Suárez and Josh Berry.

Part-time competitor Corey LaJoie, whose Ford was too damaged to continue, lamented the early-race aggression, saying competitors were “pushing like we’re damn bumper cars at Frankie’s Fun Park.” Racing resumed after safety crews cleared the wreckage, but several front-running contenders were already behind the wall.

Joey Logano will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field for Saturday night’s Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway after edging Josh Berry in a rare qualifying tie. Both drivers circled the 1.54-mile Atlanta-area track in 30.979 seconds at an average 178.960 mph, but Logano secured the pole on owner-points tiebreaker rules.

It is the first time in 18 years that NASCAR has needed a tiebreaker to decide a Cup Series pole, underscoring how evenly matched the field was. The pole is Logano’s first of the season and the 32nd of his career.

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Ford Motor Co. has stepped up its lobbying campaign in Washington, warning that a Republican drive to roll back clean-energy tax credits threatens the economics of its $3 billion lithium-iron-phosphate battery plant under construction in Marshall, Michigan. The company told lawmakers that about 1,700 prospective jobs could be at risk if incentives created by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act are pared back.

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Ford Motor Co. will require the majority of its global salaried employees to work on-site four days a week beginning 1 Sept., reversing much of the flexibility adopted during the pandemic. The company said most white-collar staff already spend at least three days in the office and that additional face-to-face time is needed to speed its push toward becoming a higher-growth, higher-margin and less cyclical business.

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Carlos Sainz Sr., the world rally champion and prominent figure in motorsport, has officially withdrawn from the race for the presidency of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in the 2025 election. Citing current circumstances and his commitment to competing in the Dakar Rally as key reasons, Sainz Sr. decided not to challenge the incumbent FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem. With Sainz Sr.

stepping aside, Ben Sulayem faces no clear rival, effectively securing a path to a second term as FIA president. Sainz Sr. also emphasized the need for changes within the FIA despite his withdrawal. This development leaves the FIA leadership contest uncontested and consolidates Ben Sulayem’s position at the helm of the global motorsport governing body.

Ford Motor Co. is still scrambling to secure rare-earth magnets essential for its vehicles, an executive told the Wall Street Journal, saying supply remains “hand-to-mouth” despite a U.S.–China agreement earlier this month that was meant to ease export controls. The shortage forced the automaker to halt production at a Chicago plant for a week in May and continues to threaten additional disruptions, according to Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley.

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Ford has issued a recall for 132,913 Lincoln Aviator SUVs in the U.S. due to insufficient adhesion causing rear door window bars to detach. The Aviator is a low-volume vehicle with quarterly U.S. sales of around 6,000 units.

Meanwhile, the Takata airbag scandal continues to raise safety concerns in France, where defective airbags have caused 18 deaths and 25 injuries. Authorities and consumer groups have criticized the handling of the recall, calling for more decisive government action and a parliamentary inquiry to investigate potential errors. Experts warn that Takata airbags may explode even without accidents, especially in hot regions. French motorists are urged to check if their vehicles are affected by the recall. The situation has led to widespread vehicle immobilizations and public anxiety about airbag safety.

Ford Motor Co. has launched two U.S. safety recalls covering almost 330,000 vehicles after regulators identified defects that could either trap occupants or send debris onto highways.

The larger action affects 197,432 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers from model years 2021–2025. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the vehicles’ electronic door latches can remain locked when the battery charge is low, potentially preventing back-seat passengers—particularly children—from exiting. Dealers will correct the problem with an over-the-air software update, and owner notification letters began going out on 23 June. Ford says it has no reports of related injuries.

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Ford Motor Co. said its $3 billion electric-vehicle battery plant under construction in Marshall, Michigan is now "on track" to qualify for the federal 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit after President Donald Trump signed a $3.4 trillion tax-and-spending package that softened proposed restrictions on Chinese technology.

The lithium-iron-phosphate facility, 60 % complete and slated to open in 2026, will license cell chemistry from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). Ford had warned in May that earlier House language could strip the plant of credits, imperilling the project. The final law dropped that provision, prompting the automaker to reaffirm plans to hire about 1,700 workers and build batteries with a projected capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours a year.

Ford said retaining the production incentive removes risks to jobs and investment and will help lower the cost of future U.S.-built EVs. The Treasury Department must still publish implementing rules, but the company expects the Marshall plant to meet eligibility requirements.

Tempers flared after Sunday’s Grant Park 165 when Joey Logano confronted Ross Chastain over a pair of late-race collisions that helped trigger a multi-car incident. With 12 laps remaining, the two drivers first made contact in Turn 1. Moments later in Turn 2, Chastain’s Chevrolet appeared to hit Logano’s Ford again, sending Logano into Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and scattering cars behind them.

Logano sought out Chastain on pit road once the checkered flag fell, delivering an expletive-filled rebuke and accusing the Trackhouse Racing driver of wrecking him “from four back.” Chastain listened but offered little public comment. NASCAR officials did not immediately indicate whether the incident would be reviewed for potential penalties.

Chris Buescher’s bid for a strong finish in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race was interrupted when the RFK Racing No. 17 Ford developed an engine-related power problem while running fifth under a red-flag period at Lap — the sanctioning body did not immediately release the lap count.

After an initial electronic power reset failed to restore full performance, the team called Buescher to pit road and swapped the car’s electronic control unit (ECU). The unscheduled stop dropped the driver from the top five and left his crew assessing whether the fix would allow him to regain lost track position once green-flag racing resumed.

Ford Motor Chief Executive Jim Farley stated in an interview at the Aspen Ideas Festival that artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to replace half of all white-collar workers in the United States. This marks a shift among top executives, including leaders from JPMorgan Chase and Amazon, who are now openly acknowledging the potential for AI to cause substantial job reductions in white-collar sectors. Farley emphasized that AI will leave many white-collar employees behind and highlighted the lack of current solutions to address the asymmetric impact AI will have on the labor market. Industry surveys indicate that AI is increasingly used in managerial decisions, with about 65% of U.S.

managers employing AI at work and 94% relying on it for promotions and firings. Other AI industry leaders, such as Anthropic's CEO, have predicted unemployment rates between 10% and 20% due to AI automation. The evolving narrative from CEOs reflects growing concern about AI's transformative effects on employment, while some analysts suggest AI may amplify human ingenuity rather than fully replace jobs.

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling roughly 481,000 vehicles in North America after regulators warned that defective bearings in its variable-compression turbo engines could cause the engine to lose power while driving, heightening crash risks. Filings with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show 443,899 vehicles are affected in the United States, with another 37,837 in Canada.

The recall covers 2021–24 Nissan Rogues, 2019–20 Altimas, 2019–22 Infiniti QX50 crossovers and the 2022 Infiniti QX55, all equipped with either 1.5-liter three-cylinder or 2.0-liter four-cylinder VC-Turbo engines. Nissan and NHTSA said bearing failures can develop gradually, producing abnormal engine noise, rough running or warning lights before the engine stalls.

Dealers will inspect the engine oil pan for metal debris and, if necessary, repair or replace the engine at no cost to owners. Notification letters are slated to go out on Aug. 25, and drivers can check their vehicle identification number on Nissan’s or NHTSA’s websites for more information.

Brad Pitt revealed that he and Tom Cruise were once attached to star in an early version of the film "Ford v Ferrari," which was to be directed by Joe Wright. However, the project did not materialize in part because Cruise decided to drop out after learning that his role would not involve much driving. This insight into the film's casting history was shared by Pitt, highlighting that the two actors were involved about a decade before the version of "Ford v Ferrari" that eventually reached theaters.

Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Ottawa with the chief executives of Ford Canada, Stellantis Canada and GM Canada, along with Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association head Brian Kingston, to discuss the federal electric-vehicle sales mandate and newly imposed U.S. tariffs. After the talks, Kingston said the industry is “cautiously optimistic” the government will scale back or repeal the mandate, which automakers warn is unattainable under current market conditions.

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A car crash in the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx on Thursday morning resulted in six pedestrians sustaining minor injuries. The incident involved a Ford Mustang that collided with a sidewalk scaffold before the driver and a passenger fled the scene. The New York Police Department is actively searching for the suspects involved. The Fire Department of New York confirmed that the injuries were minor, and authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 200,061 vehicles in the United States after discovering a software defect that can cause rear-view cameras to display a blank or frozen image, heightening the risk of a crash. The notice was posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under recall number 25S72.

The campaign covers 18 Ford and Lincoln models, including 2021-24 Bronco Sport, 2020-24 Explorer, 2019-20 F-150, 2022-24 Maverick and 2018-22 Transit Connect. Vehicles from the 2019-23 Ranger and Mustang lines and several Lincoln nameplates such as the 2020-23 Aviator are also involved.

Dealers will update the camera software at no cost to owners, who are slated to receive notification letters by July 28. Drivers can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for further information.

Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD has begun assembling cars at a new factory in Camacari, in Brazil’s Bahia state, its first passenger-vehicle plant outside Asia. The Seagull city car, rebadged locally as the Dolphin Mini, rolled off the production line on 1 July after a build-out that took just 15 months. BYD invested about BRL 5.5–6.5 billion (roughly US$1 billion) in the complex, which includes 26 warehouses, a test track and initial annual capacity for 150,000 new-energy vehicles. The company expects the project to generate around 10,000 direct and indirect jobs as it phases in full stamping, welding and painting operations.

Read more

Ford Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley warned that China’s surging electric-vehicle industry poses an "existential" challenge to legacy carmakers, telling the Aspen Ideas Festival that roughly 70% of the world’s EVs are now built in China. He said the cost, quality and technology of Chinese models—citing BYD and Xiaomi in particular—outstrip what he sees in the West, adding that a recent six-month test drive of Xiaomi’s SU7 sedan underscored the gap.

Farley argued that Chinese manufacturers benefit from integrated digital ecosystems and in-house battery supply chains that allow them to offer high-spec vehicles at prices far below U.S. averages. Unless U.S. automakers close that gap, he cautioned, Ford’s future is at risk.

Separately, Farley contrasted autonomous-driving strategies, saying Waymo’s lidar-based approach "makes more sense" than Tesla’s camera-only system, a remark that highlights strategic choices Ford faces as it balances investment between battery-electric, hybrid and self-driving technologies.

U.S. auto demand cooled markedly at the end of the second quarter after a spring buying spree that preceded Washington’s April imposition of a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and components. Industry researcher J.D. Power estimates total deliveries rose 2.5% from a year earlier, yet the seasonally adjusted annual selling rate slipped to 15 million units in June, the slowest in 12 months and well below April’s 17.6 million pace.

Ford Motor Co. outperformed its peers, lifting second-quarter sales 14% to roughly 612,000 vehicles and expanding its U.S. market share to 14.3% on the strength of pickups, SUVs and hybrids. General Motors reported 746,588 deliveries, a 7.3% increase, while American Honda advanced 8.4% to 387,574 vehicles. Toyota’s U.S. volumes rose about 7% to 666,469 units, helping Japanese automakers collectively notch a 3% gain to 1.55 million vehicles, even as several brands saw June declines after earlier stock-piling by consumers.

Analysts warn that the tariff-driven pull-ahead, combined with elevated borrowing costs and record vehicle prices—averaging $48,799 in June—could restrain demand through year-end. Cox Automotive expects the selling rate to hover near 15 million units in the second half, and projects higher sticker prices as manufacturers pass most of the new duty’s cost to buyers.

NASCAR halted Saturday night’s Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway after a multi-car accident on Lap 69 tore up more than half of the 40-car field and forced officials to display the red flag for extensive cleanup.

The chain-reaction began when Denny Hamlin’s bump draft sent John Hunter Nemechek into the outside wall on the backstretch, blocking the track and triggering a pile-up that damaged 23 cars. Among the drivers knocked out were former champions Joey Logano and William Byron, along with Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Chase Briscoe, Daniel Suárez and Josh Berry.

Part-time competitor Corey LaJoie, whose Ford was too damaged to continue, lamented the early-race aggression, saying competitors were “pushing like we’re damn bumper cars at Frankie’s Fun Park.” Racing resumed after safety crews cleared the wreckage, but several front-running contenders were already behind the wall.

Joey Logano will lead the NASCAR Cup Series field for Saturday night’s Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway after edging Josh Berry in a rare qualifying tie. Both drivers circled the 1.54-mile Atlanta-area track in 30.979 seconds at an average 178.960 mph, but Logano secured the pole on owner-points tiebreaker rules.

It is the first time in 18 years that NASCAR has needed a tiebreaker to decide a Cup Series pole, underscoring how evenly matched the field was. The pole is Logano’s first of the season and the 32nd of his career.

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Ford Motor Co. has stepped up its lobbying campaign in Washington, warning that a Republican drive to roll back clean-energy tax credits threatens the economics of its $3 billion lithium-iron-phosphate battery plant under construction in Marshall, Michigan. The company told lawmakers that about 1,700 prospective jobs could be at risk if incentives created by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act are pared back.

Read more

Ford Motor Co. will require the majority of its global salaried employees to work on-site four days a week beginning 1 Sept., reversing much of the flexibility adopted during the pandemic. The company said most white-collar staff already spend at least three days in the office and that additional face-to-face time is needed to speed its push toward becoming a higher-growth, higher-margin and less cyclical business.

Read more

Carlos Sainz Sr., the world rally champion and prominent figure in motorsport, has officially withdrawn from the race for the presidency of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in the 2025 election. Citing current circumstances and his commitment to competing in the Dakar Rally as key reasons, Sainz Sr. decided not to challenge the incumbent FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem. With Sainz Sr.

stepping aside, Ben Sulayem faces no clear rival, effectively securing a path to a second term as FIA president. Sainz Sr. also emphasized the need for changes within the FIA despite his withdrawal. This development leaves the FIA leadership contest uncontested and consolidates Ben Sulayem’s position at the helm of the global motorsport governing body.

Ford Motor Co. is still scrambling to secure rare-earth magnets essential for its vehicles, an executive told the Wall Street Journal, saying supply remains “hand-to-mouth” despite a U.S.–China agreement earlier this month that was meant to ease export controls. The shortage forced the automaker to halt production at a Chicago plant for a week in May and continues to threaten additional disruptions, according to Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley.

Read more

Ford has issued a recall for 132,913 Lincoln Aviator SUVs in the U.S. due to insufficient adhesion causing rear door window bars to detach. The Aviator is a low-volume vehicle with quarterly U.S. sales of around 6,000 units.

Meanwhile, the Takata airbag scandal continues to raise safety concerns in France, where defective airbags have caused 18 deaths and 25 injuries. Authorities and consumer groups have criticized the handling of the recall, calling for more decisive government action and a parliamentary inquiry to investigate potential errors. Experts warn that Takata airbags may explode even without accidents, especially in hot regions. French motorists are urged to check if their vehicles are affected by the recall. The situation has led to widespread vehicle immobilizations and public anxiety about airbag safety.

Ford Motor Co. has launched two U.S. safety recalls covering almost 330,000 vehicles after regulators identified defects that could either trap occupants or send debris onto highways.

The larger action affects 197,432 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers from model years 2021–2025. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the vehicles’ electronic door latches can remain locked when the battery charge is low, potentially preventing back-seat passengers—particularly children—from exiting. Dealers will correct the problem with an over-the-air software update, and owner notification letters began going out on 23 June. Ford says it has no reports of related injuries.

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