good morning and welcome downshiftor TDS for short, driveNews roundup that brings together the biggest automotive headlines from around the world.
downshift Summarizes the stories in a few sentences and provides a link for those seeking more information. Here is your bulletin for Friday, July 24, 2026.
🔧 Ford has announced the recall of 565,691 2021-2026 Bronco SUVs, including the Raptor, due to open circuits in the engine compartment wiring harness that can cause a short, spark, and potentially fire, depending on surrounding conditions. The automaker says it is aware of 15 situations where this may have happened, and will install the additional sheathing for free on all vehicles as a remedy. (NHTSA)
🕹️ Honda will stop production of the Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec after the 2026 model year due to an EPA certification issue related to the sports sedan’s powertrain, which features exclusively six-speed manual transmissions. Fortunately, however, Honda is confident that the two will be back in the future, once the hiccups are resolved. (car and driver)
🍎Ford is partnering with Apple to build Apple Maps navigation into its universal EV platform, which will underpin the automaker’s long-awaited $30,000 compact electric pickup. This is notably the first partnership Apple has struck to integrate Maps natively into a vehicle, unlike Google, which has been building its rival software into a variety of models for years. (ford)
🛞 Stellantis is recalling exactly 641 examples of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator for a strange reason: poorly constructed wheels with thin walls that are vulnerable to breaking. The company has determined exactly which vehicles use these out-of-spec wheels, and intends to replace them. (NHTSA)
🚪 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will not investigate the Tesla Model 3’s emergency door release system despite a petition saying the latch is difficult to locate after a crash. (reuters)
📉 Volkswagen Group has cut its forecast revenue for the full year after another challenging quarter, where its operating profit was 9.5% lower than in the same period in 2025. (automotive news)
General Motors expects to receive a $1 billion order from the U.S. Army for 10,000 Chevy Colorado ZR2-based infantry vehicles, CEO Mary Barra said during an earnings call this week. (wall street journal)
🏁 Weekend races to watch (all times Eastern):
- NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Indianapolis: Friday at 8pm on FS1
- NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at Indianapolis: Saturdays at 4pm on The CW
- Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Sundays at 9am on Apple TV
- NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis: Sunday 2pm on TNT
- NHRA Drag Racing Northwest Nationals Finals:Sunday at 4pm on Fox
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