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General Motors is facing a lawsuit over the L87 V8 engine in some of its trucks and SUVs. The plaintiffs claim that the engine has a design flaw that can lead to bearing failures, but GM argues that the company has already addressed the issue through a massive recall campaign. According to CarScoops, GM's investigation identified two root causes behind the failures, both linked to manufacturing and quality-control issues at suppliers rather than a flaw in the engine's design. In other news, Ford is shifting its focus away from all-electric vehicles. As reported by Autocar, Ford Racing will continue to develop a line of high-performance Demonstrators, but instead of just building electric versions, the company will broaden its range to include internal combustion engines as well. BMW has made a breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cell technology. The company's new 'BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage' system overcomes a major obstacle by allowing the storage of compressed hydrogen in a way that doesn't