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May 9, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Toyota's billion-dollar paradox; Ford Skunk Works
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- Automotive News Daily Drive
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- May 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1708
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- https://autonews.com
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Summary
Ford Reporter Michael Martinez shares details from his rare visit inside the automaker’s secretive California skunk works. Larry P. Vellequette talks about Toyota’s big loss despite record U.S. sales. Plus, the panel discusses the pickup market as General Motors tries to capitalize on F-150 shortages.