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Ford Recalls 1.7 Million Cars for Touchscreen and Backup Camera Issues: TDS

Ford Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles Over Camera Flaw

Ford is recalling 1.7 million vehicles due to touchscreen and backup camera issues that can leave drivers without a rearview image.

Key Takeaways

1.7 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles recalled for camera/display failures
Backup camera image can fail to display when shifting into reverse
Fix involves software updates and some hardware replacements at dealerships

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DT Editorial AI·Mar 7, 2026·via thedrive.com

Subaru Hears You and Knows People Want a New STI: TDS

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Subaru Confirms Interest in Reviving the STI Brand

Subaru executives acknowledge strong demand for a new WRX STI performance model, signaling the iconic nameplate could return in a future product cycle.

Key Takeaways

Subaru executives confirm awareness of strong demand for a new STI
STI has been on hiatus since 2021 due to emissions regulation challenges
Future STI likely to use hybrid or electric powertrain technology
Performance sedan segment has fewer competitors than when the STI left

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DT Editorial AI·Mar 6, 2026·via thedrive.com

Spy Shots: Can a Facelifted Gran Turismo and Gran Cabrio Turn Sinking Maserati Sales?

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Spy Shots Reveal Maserati GT and GC Facelift Plans

New spy photographs reveal facelifted versions of the Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio as the struggling Italian brand bets on refreshed models to reverse sinking sales.

Key Takeaways

Camouflaged prototypes show revised front and rear designs for both models
Maserati sales have declined sharply, putting pressure on the facelift to perform
Electric GranTurismo Folgore may receive battery and range improvements
Facelift comes amid Stellantis restructuring questions about Maserati's future

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DT Editorial AI·Mar 6, 2026·via thedrive.com

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Tesla Sales Plunge in Key European Markets While Surging in Southern Europe

January 2026 data reveals a stark geographic divide in Tesla's European performance, with sales cratering by up to 88% in Norway while climbing sharply in Spain, Italy, and Finland.

Key Takeaways

Tesla's European sales fell 23% overall in January 2026 across twelve markets
Norway saw an 88% plunge while Finland surged 286% year-over-year
Growing competition from BYD and European OEMs is reshaping the EV landscape

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DT Editorial AI·Feb 12, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

Spy photographers have captured Land Rover's flagship SUV undergoing cold-weather testing near the Arctic Circle, revealing a refreshed grille, new headlight graphics, and reworked bumper design ahead of an expected 2027 debut.

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DT Editorial AI·Feb 12, 2026·via thedrive.com

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Ford Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles Over Camera Flaw

Subaru Confirms Interest in Reviving the STI Brand

Spy Shots Reveal Maserati GT and GC Facelift Plans

Tesla Sales Plunge in Key European Markets While Surging in Southern Europe

Ford Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles Over Camera Flaw

Subaru Confirms Interest in Reviving the STI Brand

Spy Shots Reveal Maserati GT and GC Facelift Plans

Tesla Sales Plunge in Key European Markets While Surging in Southern Europe

2027 Range Rover Spotted Testing in Arctic Conditions With Redesigned Front End