{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"May 13th, 2026 | Ford cracks down on suppliers; APMA’s Flavio Volpe on USMCA talks","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/may-13th-2026-ford-cracks-down-on-suppliers-apma-s-flavio-volpe-on-usmca-talks","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2447022/episodes/19171838-may-13th-2026-ford-cracks-down-on-suppliers-apma-s-flavio-volpe-on-usmca-talks.mp3","description":"Ford is putting suppliers with quality problems on a “no bid” list and pushing parts makers to sign three-year cost savings plans. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa says partnerships will be key to the company’s turnaround strategy. Plus, Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, discusses what Canadian suppliers want from USMCA negotiations."},"annotations":[{"startTime":7.9,"endTime":91.0,"type":"company","title":"Ford","url":"/glossary/ford","quote":"Today on the show, Ford cracks down on suppliers over quality and cost. ... Ford is getting tough with its suppliers. It's putting some on a no bid list if they've got quality problems.","canonicalId":"company:ford","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ford is the automaker driving the supplier crackdown described in this segment. The hosts say Ford is pressuring parts suppliers on both quality and cost, including putting some suppliers on a “no bid” list.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ford is the car company in this story. They’re telling parts suppliers to improve quality and lower costs, and some suppliers can lose the chance to sell parts to Ford."}},{"startTime":13.4,"endTime":138.6,"type":"company","title":"Stellantis","url":"/glossary/stellantis","quote":"Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be key to the company's turnaround... Stellantis unveils its full business review May 21st.","canonicalId":"company:stellantis","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Stellantis is the automaker whose CEO is discussed as focusing on partnerships to improve the company’s performance. The segment also links Stellantis’ strategy to relationships with other automakers and manufacturing partners.","simplifiedExplanation":"Stellantis is the car company in this part of the news. Their CEO is saying working with other companies will be important to help the business turn around."}},{"startTime":18.9,"endTime":150.9,"type":"company","title":"BYD","url":"/glossary/byd","quote":"Plus Flavio Volpe... BYD eyes European automakers underutilize factories. ... BYD is in talks with it and other European automakers about taking over their underutilized factories.","canonicalId":"company:byd","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"BYD is an EV-focused automaker that’s described here as pursuing deals with European automakers. The segment says BYD is considering taking over underutilized factories, including in Italy.","simplifiedExplanation":"BYD is an electric-vehicle company. In this segment, they’re talking about partnering with European automakers and possibly running factories that aren’t being used fully."}},{"startTime":25.9,"endTime":33.0,"type":"company","title":"APMA","url":"/glossary/apma","quote":"Plus Flavio Volpe of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association talks about what Canadian suppliers want from USMCA negotiations.","canonicalId":"company:apma","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"APMA is referenced as the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association, representing parts suppliers in discussions about trade policy. In this segment, its representative is talking about what Canadian suppliers want from USMCA negotiations.","simplifiedExplanation":"APMA is a group that represents companies that make car parts. 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The hosts say that since USMCA, Canadian vehicles have used more North American-made components."}},{"startTime":52.3,"endTime":63.9,"type":"concept","title":"no bid list","url":"/glossary/no-bid-list","quote":"Ford is getting tough with its suppliers. It's putting some on a no bid list if they've got quality problems. The automakers telling many parts makers they need to sign up for three-year cost-saving plans...","canonicalId":"concept:no-bid-list","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “no bid list” is a procurement action where a supplier is excluded from bidding on new contracts. In this segment, Ford uses it as leverage when suppliers have quality problems.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “no bid list” means a supplier isn’t allowed to compete for new business. In this case, Ford is using it to pressure suppliers that have quality issues."}},{"startTime":58.1,"endTime":79.3,"type":"concept","title":"three-year cost-saving plans","url":"/glossary/three-year-cost-saving-plans","quote":"The automakers telling many parts makers they need to sign up for three-year cost-saving plans or risk losing out on new business altogether.","canonicalId":"concept:three-year-cost-saving-plans","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Three-year cost-saving plans” are multi-year agreements where suppliers commit to reducing costs over a defined period. Here, Ford is requiring these plans as a condition to keep receiving new business.","simplifiedExplanation":"These are multi-year plans where suppliers promise to cut costs. Ford is saying suppliers have to agree to that for the next few years or risk losing future orders."}},{"startTime":113.0,"endTime":126.0,"type":"company","title":"Leap Motor","url":"/glossary/leap-motor","quote":"Case in point the company's deepening its relationship with China's Leap Motor with two Spanish factories now set to produce Leap Motor EVs.","canonicalId":"company:leap-motor","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Leap Motor is the EV brand mentioned as the focus of Stellantis’ deepening relationship. The segment says two Spanish factories are set to produce Leap Motor EVs as part of the partnership strategy.","simplifiedExplanation":"Leap Motor is an electric-vehicle brand. The segment says Stellantis is working with them and using Spanish factories to build their EVs."}},{"startTime":145.0,"endTime":150.9,"type":"concept","title":"underutilized factories","url":"/glossary/underutilized-factories","quote":"BYD is in talks with it and other European automakers about taking over their underutilized factories.","canonicalId":"concept:underutilized-factories","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Underutilized factories” are manufacturing plants running below their capacity, meaning they aren’t producing as many vehicles as they could. The segment frames this as an opportunity for BYD and European automakers to restructure production through acquisitions or operating deals.","simplifiedExplanation":"Underutilized factories are factories that aren’t being used enough. The idea here is that BYD could take over and run plants that aren’t producing at full capacity."}},{"startTime":158.2,"endTime":165.0,"type":"concept","title":"joint ventures","url":"/glossary/joint-ventures","quote":"instead of through joint ventures. Lee told Bloomberg News the Chinese EV maker is hunting for any available plant in Europe to put spare capacity to use.","canonicalId":"concept:joint-ventures","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “joint venture” is a business arrangement where two companies partner to create or run a project together, sharing investment, risk, and control. The segment contrasts using joint ventures with other approaches (like acquiring or using available plants) to expand production or market presence.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “joint venture” is when two companies team up to do something together. They share the work and the risk instead of doing it alone."}},{"startTime":165.0,"endTime":172.6,"type":"concept","title":"spare capacity","url":"/glossary/spare-capacity","quote":"Lee told Bloomberg News the Chinese EV maker is hunting for any available plant in Europe to put spare capacity to use.","canonicalId":"concept:spare-capacity","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Spare capacity” is unused production capability—extra factory output that a company can ramp up quickly. The segment says a Chinese EV maker is looking for plant space in Europe to use that spare capacity, which is a strategy to increase output without building new factories immediately.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Spare capacity” means there’s extra production ability sitting unused. The idea is to use existing factory space to make more cars faster."}},{"startTime":172.6,"endTime":178.4,"type":"brand","title":"Maserati","url":"/glossary/maserati","quote":"And BYD's also eyeing legacy brands like Maserati as possible acquisition targets.","canonicalId":"brand:maserati","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Maserati is an Italian automotive brand known for luxury and performance vehicles. The segment mentions it as a possible acquisition target, highlighting how EV makers may pursue established legacy brands to gain technology, distribution, or brand equity."}},{"startTime":231.6,"endTime":238.6,"type":"concept","title":"cost downs","url":"/glossary/cost-downs","quote":"But at the same time, when automakers push too hard, press too hard for cost downs, there are going to be ramifications.","canonicalId":"concept:cost-downs","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Cost downs” means efforts to reduce the cost of producing parts and vehicles, often through supplier pricing pressure, design changes, or manufacturing efficiency. The hosts argue that when automakers push cost downs too aggressively, it can create negative consequences for quality and supplier relationships.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Cost downs” means trying to make cars and parts cheaper to produce. The hosts say pushing that too hard can cause problems, including quality issues and strained relationships."}},{"startTime":261.0,"endTime":268.7,"type":"car","title":"F-150","url":"/cars/ford/f-150","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/2021_Ford_F-150_%28fourteenth_generation%29_front_view_01.png","quote":"No, that's exactly right. And for Ford in particular, it's a bit of an awkward time to ask suppliers to eat more cost just considering the novellas aluminum plant fire, creating shortages of the F-150.","canonicalId":"car:ford:f-150","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Ford F-150 is Ford’s best-known full-size pickup, and it’s specifically referenced here because an aluminum plant fire is said to be creating shortages of F-150 production. That ties the supply-chain disruption directly to a high-volume model.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford F-150 is a popular pickup truck. The hosts say a supply problem is affecting availability of parts needed to build it.","imageAttribution":"Gold Pony (CC BY 3.0)"}},{"startTime":295.0,"endTime":309.6,"type":"concept","title":"recall issues","url":"/glossary/recall-issues","quote":"It's no secret that Ford has had some pretty big warranty woes and some recall issues that they are trying to fix.","canonicalId":"concept:recall-issues","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Recall issues” refers to problems serious enough that a manufacturer must recall vehicles to fix a safety or compliance defect. In the segment, the hosts connect recall activity to Ford pushing suppliers harder on quality and cost.","simplifiedExplanation":"A recall is when a car company has to bring cars back to fix a problem. The segment suggests Ford has had recall-related problems and is trying to address them."}},{"startTime":295.0,"endTime":309.6,"type":"concept","title":"warranty woes","url":"/glossary/warranty-woes","quote":"Yeah, I would say it's all of the above. It's no secret that Ford has had some pretty big warranty woes and some recall issues that they are trying to fix.","canonicalId":"concept:warranty-woes","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Warranty woes” refers to a pattern of problems that lead to more warranty claims—repairs covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. When hosts say Ford has “warranty woes,” they’re pointing to higher-than-desired costs and customer dissatisfaction tied to defects.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Warranty woes” means the company has been dealing with more repairs than expected under its warranty. That usually happens when a lot of cars have issues that need fixing."}},{"startTime":343.1,"endTime":371.2,"type":"term","title":"USMCA","url":"/glossary/usmca","quote":"We're continuing our coverage of the state of trade and USMCA renegotiations this week.","canonicalId":"term:usmca","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"USMCA is the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, a trade deal that sets rules for how the three countries buy and sell goods, including automobiles and auto parts. Changes to USMCA can affect tariffs, sourcing requirements, and the cost of parts used in vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"USMCA is a trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. It can change the rules and costs for things like car parts moving across borders."}},{"startTime":359.8,"endTime":365.2,"type":"company","title":"Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association","url":"/glossary/automotive-parts-manufacturers-association","quote":"Flavio Volpe is president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.","canonicalId":"company:automotive-parts-manufacturers-association","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) is an industry group representing companies that make auto parts. In the segment, APMA’s president explains what Canadian parts suppliers want from USMCA-related negotiations.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association is a group that represents auto parts companies. 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Trade rules can change their costs and how easy it is to get parts to the factories."}},{"startTime":371.2,"endTime":420.2,"type":"term","title":"Section 232 tariffs","url":"/glossary/section-232-tariffs","quote":"including the removal of Section 232 tariffs on Canadian vehicles.","canonicalId":"term:section-232-tariffs","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Section 232 tariffs are import taxes imposed under a U.S. law that allows the government to restrict imports if it argues they threaten national security. In this discussion, the hosts focus on removing Section 232 tariffs on Canadian vehicles to reduce vehicle costs and supply-chain pressure.","simplifiedExplanation":"Section 232 tariffs are extra taxes the U.S. can put on certain imported goods. 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It was later replaced by USMCA, but it’s still referenced when people talk about how trade rules for cars and parts changed."}},{"startTime":573.82,"endTime":580.18,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Grand Cherokee","url":"/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee_%28WL%29_4xe_IMG_7801.jpg","quote":"Well, I drive a Jefferson County assembled Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I have for the last few years...","canonicalId":"car:jeep:grand cherokee","priority":0.25,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a mainstream midsize SUV from Jeep, known for being built in North America and used as a real-world example of how trade policy can affect vehicle production and pricing. In this segment, the speaker uses it to illustrate how tariffs and national-security claims can touch everyday vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a popular SUV. 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