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Ford CEO Jim Farley said Ford wants to “democratize the rally car” by offering an affordable rally-inspired production option for global markets, aligning with a broad motorsports push. Details—such as scope, price, and exact design—are unclear, but the move could evoke a modern RS200 or rally-flavored Escort/Puma while Ford also pursues other high-performance programs.
Ford's Dark Horse SC Convertible becomes the company’s most powerful Mustang drop-top yet, packing a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 with 795 hp and a seven-speed dual-clutch, tuned for everyday comfort with MagneRide and new color options; pricing isn’t announced, orders open this fall, and deliveries are planned for spring 2027, echoing the spirit of the 1968 KR GT500.
Ford Authority reports the 2027 Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible debuts as an 800-horsepower open-top variant, expanding the Dark Horse lineup with a high-performance drop-top.
Ford's hypercar program hinges on coordinating work across its Dearborn engine team, Concord simulations, ORECA-built chassis in France, and Venture Engineering UK to prepare for FIA World Endurance Championship testing next year. With 15 U.S. engineers joining the UK operation and daily ORECA liaison, Ford aims to minimize errors, keep a clear American core, and ensure smooth collaboration across bases as the car nears its shakedown and WEC debut.
Ford's Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible debuts as the first high-performance soft-top Mustang in 13 years, packing the same 795 hp/660 lb-ft supercharged 5.2L V8 as the coupe, a rear-drive seven-speed dual-clutch, and MagneRide four-corner suspension tuned for top-down grand touring; built on the GT convertible platform with aero tweaks, new colors, and pricing to be announced later, with orders this fall and deliveries next spring.
US automakers are accelerating their retreat from China as Chinese brands push abroad. Ford will end Lincoln production in China for export to the US and GM reportedly stops Chevrolet sales there, with both refocusing production in North America. Chinese automakers, aided by excess capacity and improving quality, are expanding globally, and the likely path into the US is via North American plants (potentially Mexico) rather than direct imports from China, amid tariff debates and Chinese tech restrictions under USMCA-era rules.
Ford previews a Porsche Panamera-sized four-door Mustang prototype with a sub-$40,000 base price and 0-60 mph under four seconds, possibly including a hybrid option and reportedly better rear-seat space than the Panamera; the automaker also tees up a new affordable small SUV starting around $25,000 (gas and hybrid) due in 2029, though its final design and name aren’t finalized.
Ford's Fathom electric pickup will launch in the US from $28,350 (plus a $1,595 delivery fee) and in Canada from CA$38,690 including a CA$4,000 EV incentive; pre-orders for the standard-range model open in early 2027 in both countries, with features like V2H/V2L, a large touchscreen, BlueCruise, built‑in Apple Maps, and standard Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and an expected ~300 miles of range to be confirmed closer to sale.
Ford is rolling out an AI-powered assistant in the Ford and Lincoln mobile apps that can answer vehicle questions, check fuel levels, cargo capacity, and towing capabilities, and even process photos for payload checks. Built on Google’s Gemini as an opt-in alternative to Google Assistant, the app-based assistant will eventually migrate to the in-vehicle system in 2027, with Ford aiming to reach up to 8 million owners.
Ford teased an entry-level crossover with a starting price around $25,000 to fill the gap left by the Edge/EcoSport and showed a four-door Mustang Mach-4 prototype aimed at a sub-$40,000 price; VW unveiled the second-generation Atlas Cross Sport for 2027; Porsche SE pledged support for VW’s restructuring; a Dallas man died after being hit by an SUV and a Waymo robotaxi; Mitsubishi released an EV-based ASX VR-e for Australia/NZ; AMG front-seat badge lawsuit; and weekend race winners were announced.
Ford’s 2025 Mustang GTD, at 81.7 inches wide, is wide enough to trigger truck-width rules but is classified as a passenger car, letting Ford avoid extra clearance lamps while delivering 815 hp, 0-60 around 2.8 seconds, a 202 mph top speed, and a Nürburgring lap of 6:52.072, with a price near $320k.
Ford unveils the Fathom, a budget-friendly midsize EV pickup built on Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle platform, using a 48-volt architecture and Unicasting (two large aluminum castings) to cut costs, with a base price around $28,350, over 300 miles of range, and deliveries planned for Fall 2027 from Louisville, KY; pre-orders start in early 2027, and the truck includes BlueCruise, a digital key, and Apple/Android Auto compatibility to compete in the entry-level EV-truck market.
Ford showed dealers a real four-door Mustang Mach 4 prototype priced under $40,000, with a 2029 launch target and a plan to extend the S650 platform; the car is pitched to offer interior space comparable to a Panamera, potentially use a turbo EcoBoost or V8 with a manual option, signaling Ford's renewed interest in sedans and setting up a potential rivalry with Camaro and Charger.
Ford announced its forthcoming midsize electric truck will be named Fathom with a starting price of $28,350 before destination charges ($29,945 after). The move signals a shift from Ford’s nostalgia-heavy EV naming to a new “assembly tree” production approach that builds major sections on separate lines. Ford has teased several silhouettes for potential variants but hasn’t confirmed which will reach production, and the Fathom will be Ford’s first vehicle with Apple software integration, though full specs and range details remain undisclosed.
Ford is betting on a low-priced electric pickup, the Fathom, priced at $28,350 and slated for a 2027 launch, aiming for high-volume sales in a market that US consumers don’t currently have for a small EV pickup. Ford has poured about $5 billion into the Fathom family and development on its Universal Electric Vehicle platform, hoping affordability and scale can offset the high costs of EV manufacturing. The strategy mirrors lessons from the F-150 Lightning and Maverick: low price can drive volume, but only with strong demand and cost discipline amid tax-credit changes and an already expensive EV market. If successful, the Fathom could signal Ford’s broader push toward affordable EVs; if not, it could serve as a cautionary tale for the sector.