Fires at Novelis aluminum facility disrupted supply, forcing Ford into temporary alternative sourcing

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  "company": {
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    "domain": "ford.com"
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    "source_url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/37996/000003799626000191/f-20260930.htm",
    "filing_date": "2026-10-28",
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    "regions_mentioned": [
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      "Novelis Inc."
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