# Sept. 12, 2026 |  Weekend Drive: Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant bet; VW eyes U.S. trucks

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-09-12T10:00:00+00:00
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Ford counters Washington with a billion-dollar move. Plus, a look at Volkswagen’s truck ambitions and China’s opportunity amid the U.S.-Canada trade war.

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