Daily Recap: Friday, February 27, 2026
37 episodes
Ford recalled 4.3 million vehicles over a trailer brake software glitch, and Porsche confirmed the end of the Boxster and Cayman lineup. Shows spent time on 1980s French hot hatches like the Peugeot 205 GTi and Renault 5 GT Turbo, discussing what made those lightweight cars engaging to drive. Ford also quietly dropped the front trunk as standard equipment on the Mustang Mach-E, and Hyundai confirmed plans for an electric body-on-frame pickup by 2028.
Headlines
Ford Recalls 4.3 Million Vehicles Over Software Issue Affecting Trailer Brakes
Ford is recalling approximately 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software error in the ITRM (Integrated Trailer Brake Control) system that could cause trailer brakes and exterior lights to fail.
The recall impacts multiple model years from 2021-2026, including F-150s, F-250 Superduties, Mavericks, and other Ford vehicles.
From Automotive News Daily Drive:
"Ford is recalling 4.3 million pickups and SUVs over a software error that could cause trailer brakes and exterior lights to fail. The recall covers 2021-2026 F-150s along with newer F-250s, navigators, expeditions, mavericks and some rangers in e-transits."
Ford plans to begin notifying customers on March 17th with fixes rolling out starting in May, and has already received 405 warranty claims related to this issue.
Stellantis Reports First Annual Loss in Company History
Stellantis reported its first annual loss in company history of $26.3 billion, alongside a $26 billion write-down announced earlier in the month.
From Autoline After Hours:
"They just spilled barrels of red ink all over the place today...for their first annual loss in company history. They uh reported a big one, uh twenty six zero point three billion I think dollars."
From Car Dealer Podcast:
"Stellantis reported its first annual loss in company history of 26.3 billion dollars, alongside a write-down of 26 billion dollars reported earlier in the month."
Episode Spotlights
Boxsters and Caymans are DEAD, the world's most famous 996 'Little Irish' blew up, Andy misses a trip and lots more Porsche banter — Curb and Canyon: A Porsche Podcast
On the most underrated Porsche 964 stock wheels:
"Is Porsche's Design 90 rims which came out on the nine six four they are the most underrated and they are the stock rim everyone. It's the first thing everyone swaps out on their nine six four when they buy it immediately those wheels go."
All-time best (and worst) passenger rides: McLaren F1, a stolen Vauxhall & broken ribs | Episode 40 — The evo podcast
On discovering a forgotten Citroën AX GT after two decades:
"Lloyd gave me a call to say he just happened to have taken into stock this sort of Timewalk AX. I think it had been in storage for 20 years or something and it had been recommissioned, but it had done 39,000 miles and it was an early car, so if you're a real AX nerd, it's a phase 1A."
BRIEFLY: Ford, Hyundai, Polestar & more | 27 Feb 2026 — EV News Daily
On Hyundai's upcoming electric pickup truck for 2028:
"Hyundai is developing a mid-sized body-on-frame pickup truck for 2028, and the CEO committing to the project last September. Now the Australian COO says it'll be distinct from something like a Kia unibody Tasman. It'll be a body-on-frame to compete with competitors like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger."
Adam Andretti Is a NASCAR Truck Driver Now and He Loves It — The GAS: An American Cars And Racing Podcast
On Adam Andretti's unexpected love for NASCAR trucks:
"I'm hooked. I'm addicted. I think that Claudio might have made a mistake for me here because now I want nothing but these trucks. I love these trucks."
If You Only Listen To One
Lamborghini Cancels Its EV! Ferrari Manual Comeback? Doug Predicts the Future. — THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends
Doug DeMuro and friends discuss Lamborghini canceling its planned EV, whether Ferrari will bring back a manual transmission, and the case for the Audi RS5 Avant finally coming to the US.
By the Numbers
Most-Discussed Cars
| Car | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 12 |
| Dodge Charger | 10 |
| Ford Bronco | 9 |
| Ford Ranger | 9 |
| Porsche 911 | 7 |
| Porsche Taycan | 7 |
| Ford F-150 | 6 |
| BMW M3 | 6 |
Trending Terminology
| Term | Mentions |
|---|---|
| EV | 10 |
| horsepower | 7 |
| rear-wheel drive | 5 |
| hybrid | 5 |
| Formula One | 5 |
| plug-in hybrid | 4 |
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