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Ford logo on the front grille of an F-150, representing the 2026 recall campaigns affecting millions of vehicles
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Mar 21

Ford 2026: 19 Recalls and 7.4 Million Vehicles — Complete Guide to Affected Models

In under three months, Ford has issued 19 recall campaigns covering 7.4 million vehicles. This is the complete technical guide: every model, every NHTSA number, the actual risk each one carries, and how to check if your vehicle is included — free.

Charles Leclerc driving the Ferrari SF-26 during Test 2 at Bahrain International Circuit, February 2026
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Feb 18

F1 2026 Bahrain Test: the most powerful engine lasts just 13 laps

Ferrari's 067 power unit has covered 2,670 miles across Barcelona and Bahrain without a single mechanical failure — the equivalent of 14 Grand Prix distances. Meanwhile, Red Bull's RB22 managed 13 laps on the morning of Bahrain Test 2 before the cooling system gave out. George Russell estimates Red Bull Ford's energy deployment advantage at half a second to a full second per lap. Having maintained racing engines for years, I can tell you: raw power means nothing if the plumbing can't keep up.

BMW M5 Touring G99 2026 on road, side view showing wagon profile with performance wheels
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Feb 16

BMW M5 Touring 2026: 727 HP and the weight problem BMW won't address

The M5 Touring returns after 14 years with a PHEV system adding 1335 lbs but improving the power-to-weight ratio over the legendary E61. Technical deep-dive: where the battery sits, what it means for dynamics, and why Audi sells 61% of the market with inferior specs.

Volkswagen ID.2 at Martorell plant with CATL LFP battery packs in foreground
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Feb 16

VW ID.2 at €25k: Built on Chinese Batteries They Won't Discuss

Volkswagen just confirmed the ID.2 will arrive in 2027 at under €25,000, built in Spain. Headlines celebrate Europe's answer to cheap Chinese EVs. The numbers tell a different story: VW's affordability play depends entirely on Chinese battery tech and operates on margins so thin they might lose money per unit.

Euro NCAP 2026 crash test showing side impact evaluation and HMI interface assessment of touchscreen vs physical buttons
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Feb 14

Euro NCAP 2026: 60% of Cars Could Lose Their 5-Star Rating

Starting July 2026, Europe's toughest safety protocol update since 2009 goes live. Mandatory physical buttons for critical functions, adverse weather ADAS testing, and brutal side impact tests mean most current 5-star cars won't make the cut. Here's what changes—and which automakers are screwed.

Honda PCX Electric 2027 parked next to PCX 125 gas model, visual comparison of both scooters
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Feb 14

Honda PCX Electric: the battery cost no one talks about

Honda electrifies Europe's best-selling scooter at double the price. The numbers tell a different story: even with fuel savings, the $2,700 battery replacement at year 5 destroys the business case. We ran the TCO for typical commuter mileage. The gas model costs less over 10 years—and it's not even close.

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