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Today’s Headlines:
+ Leading candidates to replace the departing Luca de Meo as CEO at Renault may include longtime company insider Denis Le Vot and Maxime Picat of Stellantis, sources say. More at World Auto Forum.
+ China’s trade-in subsidy to boost sales of electric and fuel-efficient vehicles has been suspended in key cities across at least six provinces as funds to fuel the policy run short. More at MSN News.
+ The Ram unit at Stellantis is extending the limited powertrain warranty on its entire range of 2026 trucks and vans, excluding battery-electric models, to 10 years or 100,000 miles. More at Autoweek.
+ Defending Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen says his Red Bull team must hurry the process of developing new pieces and become more competitive to salvage its title hopes. More at Motorsport Week.
+ In a scathing report from a court-appointed watchdog, UAW President Shawn Fain was depicted as a hot-headed leader who mistreated secretary-treasurer Margaret Mock. More at the Detroit Free Press.
+ Honda will use a combination of approved suppliers, remanufacturing, and even 3D printing to create a Genuine Compatible Parts program for the NSX and other classics. More at The Drive.
+ The Fast and the Furious: A Musical Parody, a theatrical sendup of the Fast and Furious movie franchise, is currently playing in limited engagements in Los Angeles and New York. More at Motor Trend.
+ Ford this week issued six recalls involving more than half a million vehicles, the largest to correct a rear seat trim issue on Ford Explorer and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. More at the Daily Mail.
+ Chevrolet unveiled the Corvette ZR1X, which combines the LT7 twin-turbo engine with the E-Ray hybrid system for 1,250 combined hp, reporting it will be on sale later this year. More at Car and Driver.
+ NASCAR confirmed it is considering staging an event at Franklin Field in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania, the oldest college stadium in the USA. More at Pennlive.com.
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From the Daily Mail article- “Ford has issued 78 recalls so far this year, far more than any other automaker. The next five most-recalled brands — Chrysler, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, and Honda — have just 67 recalls combined.”
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I haven’t kept a formal count, but I think Ford has led the field in annual recalls for a few years now.