Ford Bronco Pickup Allegedly Set for Production by 2030: TDS

      This is not the anticipated Bronco pickup, but rather the Bronco Roadster concept introduced last year.

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      🛻 Ford is reportedly working on a Bronco-based pickup truck that would likely compete with the Jeep Gladiator, aiming for a launch closer to the decade's end. [Automotive News]

      📏 Hyundai has just unveiled a preview of the upcoming Tucson over in South Korea, as they typically do with all new models before their U.S. release. The new design moves away from the current generation’s more swooping and angular look to a boxier style with front and rear LED strips. [Car and Driver]

      🌎 The increased U.S. tariffs on Canada have been postponed for three days while the two nations continue negotiations for new agreements. “Substantial progress has been made, although there is still significant work to do,” stated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, while U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned that the countries “subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!” There’s no current update on a potential agreement regarding auto imports. [Bloomberg]

      ⛓️‍💥 BMW is recalling 28,000 vehicles in the U.S. from the 5, 7, and 8 Series due to faulty couplings between the driveshaft and rear differential, which could cause premature wear and increase the risk of power loss or rolling away while parked. [Autoblog]

      🐭 It appears that golf enthusiasts are interested in the Fiat Topolino, which is now finally making its way to the U.S. The standard version of this microcar sold in the U.S. has a top speed of 19 mph and is not street-legal, but an optional kit allows it to reach 25 mph, enabling owners to drive it in traffic. [Bloomberg]

      6️⃣ Toyota is introducing a very limited Corolla to the U.S., unrelated to Gazoo Racing. The 60th Anniversary edition will be limited to 2,500 units and commemorates the compact's debut in Japan in 1976. It will have custom badging and machined 18-inch wheels. [Toyota]

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