Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1995, Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast was born. In 1996, Moussa Dembélé, French footballer was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The hidden used car problem a clean MOT will never reveal
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
A clean MOT and convincing advert cannot reveal every problem with a used car, but an HPI Check can uncover outstanding finance, write-offs, theft records and suspicious mileage
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Twitchy
· Jun 21, 2026
Panefully Stupid: KTVU Reports Car Break-Ins Decline, Glass Repair Shops Hardest Hit
Panefully Stupid: KTVU Reports Car Break-Ins Decline, Glass Repair Shops Hardest Hit
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· Jul 7, 2026
Ford is recalling more than 110,000 Mustangs over wiper and powertrain defects
Two separate recalls cover windshield wiper malfunctions and a rear differential pinion shaft that may fracture on Mustang Mach-E models
Fark
· Jun 30, 2026
Ford is recalling almost three quarters of a million vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect, possibly because the 1979 post-punk single by Joy Division can damage parking brakes [Interesting]
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Tampa Free Press
· Jun 30, 2026
Your Ford Or Lincoln Could Roll Away: Massive 740,000-Vehicle Recall Issued Over Transmission Flaw
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 740,000 trucks and SUVs to fix a mechanical issue that could cause vehicles to roll away unexpectedly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a component inside the transmission can accidentally engage while the car is moving, destroying the vehicle’s parking mechanism. The safety notice explains [] Your Ford Or Lincoln Could Roll Away: Massive 740,000-Vehicle Recall Issued Over Transmission Flaw
Nepal News
· Jul 8, 2026
मकवानपुरको मनहरीमा बस दुर्घटना, पाँच जना घाइते
हेटौँडा। मकवानपुरको मनहरी गाउँपालिकामा यात्रुबाहक बस दुर्घटना हुँदा पाँच जना घाइते भएका छन्। मंगलबार राति मनहरी गाउँपालिका–७ रमनटारस्थित पूर्व–पश्चिम राजमार्गमा वीरगन्जबाट लमजुङतर्फ जाँदै गरेको ना ५ ख ५३१९ नम्बरको यात्रुबाहक बसको स्टेयरिङको टाइ–रड भाँचिएपछि बस अनियन्त्रित भई सडकको दाहिने किनारमा पल्टिएको हो। प्रहरीका अनुसार, बस चालक सर्लाहीका ३९ वर्षीय भीमबहादुर विक, चितवनको भरतपुर महानगरपालिका–४ का ३० []
The Next Web
· Jul 2, 2026
Ford’s Q2 US sales fell 10.3% as EV sales dropped 40.7% and an aluminium shortage hit F-Series trucks
Ford reported a 10.3 decline in US new vehicle sales for the second quarter, selling 549,200 vehicles compared with 612,095 a year earlier. Pure EV sales plunged 40.7 year on year. F-Series truck sales, including the F-150, fell 11 after Ford’s top aluminium supplier suffered two factory fires late last year that disrupted production. Ford [] This story continues at The Next Web
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Related coverage for "The hidden used car problem a clean MOT will never reveal": Twitchy — Panefully Stupid: KTVU Reports Car Break-Ins Decline, Glass Repair Shops Hardest Hit. Quartz — Ford is recalling more than 110,000 Mustangs over wiper and powertrain defects. Fark — Ford is recalling almost three quarters of a million vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect, possibly because the 1979 post-punk single by Joy Division can damage parking brakes [Interesting]. Tampa Free Press — Your Ford Or Lincoln Could Roll Away: Massive 740,000-Vehicle Recall Issued Over Transmission Flaw. Nepal News — मकवानपुरको मनहरीमा बस दुर्घटना, पाँच जना घाइते. The Next Web — Ford’s Q2 US sales fell 10.3% as EV sales dropped 40.7% and an aluminium shortage hit F-Series trucks