# May 19th, 2026 | Ford wants to supply military; the dos and don’ts of retail AI contracts

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-05-19T17:00:00+00:00
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Ford is in talks to supply pickups to the military. After years of tightening standards, subprime lending is on the rise once again. Plus, Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures shares advice for dealers navigating the artificial intelligence landscape.

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