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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. Good morning and welcome to The Downshift , or TDS for short, The Drive ‘s news roundup that gathers the biggest automotive headlines from around the globe. The Downshift summarizes stories into a couple of sentences and provides a link for those seeking more information. Here’s your bulletin for Friday, July 24, 2026. 🔧 Ford has announced a recall impacting 565,691 2021-2026 Bronco SUVs, including the Raptor, for exposed circuits in an engine compartment wiring harness that could short, spark, and potentially result in a fire depending on surrounding conditions.

The automaker says it’s aware of 15 situations where this may have happened, and will install additional sheathing on all vehicles free of charge as a remedy. [ NHTSA ] 🕹️ Honda will pause Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec production following the 2026 model year due to an EPA certification issue related to the sports sedans’ powertrains, which notably incorporate six-speed manual transmissions. Fortunately, however, Honda seems confident that both will return in the future, once the hiccup is sorted out. [ 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-teased $30,000 compact electric pickup.

This is notably the first partnership Apple has ever made to natively integrate Maps into a vehicle, unlike Google, which has been baking its rival software into models across various makes for years. [ Ford ] 🛞 Stellantis is recalling precisely 641 examples of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator for a curious reason: poorly manufactured wheels with thin walls that are vulnerable to cracking.