Another day, another recall:   Ford Escape Recalled Yet Again Over Windows That Could Pinch Fingers - Autoblog   The recall affects 18,124 Ford Escape vehicles from the 2017 model year. These models were originally recalled for the same issue in August 2016, but the software fix implemented at that time has been deemed inadequate.  “If the window closing force exceeds the regulatory requirement, it could increase the risk of injury,” said Ford in the recall report, which was shared by the NHTSA. Although the windows will automatically reverse and open again when encountering an object, the force they exert is the problem. This means the Escape does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, related to power-operated windows. Ford says it isn’t aware of any accidents or injuries related to this recall, but the fault remains a risk. There are no warning signs that the window may malfunction.

America’s Cheapest EV Truck May Start At Just $24,950 - Autoblog   The pricing information reportedly read: “The Slate Truck has all the essentials for the CONFIDENTIAL price of $24,950 (reminder: we’re all still under NDA and prohibited from sharing this).” Another tipster also sent the publication a screenshot showing the same $24,950 price on a page that has since been deleted from the company’s website.

The Montero isn't a rebadge as far as we can tell.

Yeah, I looked more closely at the cab (from the few images they released) and it does appear it's a new cab, but it's hard to tell.

Ex-nay on the "B-Word" or Ford will cancel the entire line.   https://youtu.be/WymGrFbTkRM?si=tDUrT0ln85VXWkrs  

Both of those are included as standard features for Rivian R2's Connect+ audio/video system:  

Ford is not scrambling, this has been known about for a couple years now. Must be a slow news day.

Looks like the 2027 Silverado still supports Apple Carplay (and I assume Android Auto). Last I read GM will continue to support them for the "foreseeable future" according to their statements.  I'm predicting that GM will quietly walk away from their plans to eliminate Carplay (and Android Auto). 

So is Mitsubishi just gonna rebadge every Nissan like they did with the leaf?

Looks like Chevy did the same thing as ford with an “evolution” of the design. I’d be hard pressed to know it was a newer model without seeing it next to an old one.   More screens equals more opportunities for gm to charge subscriptions. Wanna watch YouTube or Netflix? Your gonna need to pay for for that in car WiFi.