Ford CEO ‘Declined To Proceed’ When Team Advocated for Lincoln to Become Fully Electric: TDS
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🚘 What I’m driving: For the next two days, I will be in the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD, but I cannot share any driving impressions just yet.
🔋 Ford CEO Jim Farley told Hagerty, “The team really urged me to pursue an all-electric lineup, but I resisted. And I’m really glad we didn’t,” highlighting that Lincoln's future will include a mix of combustion engines and hybrids, alongside extended-range EVs, and possibly a “more affordable EV Lincoln, featuring extensive color options and lavish interior customization.”
🌲 The new 2026 Subaru Outback will have a starting price of $36,445, which is a $5,030 increase compared to the current model.
🚪 A patent application for the electric Genesis GV90’s coach door system has disclosed how the suicide doors will function.
💸 The 2026 Audi lineup will see price increases ranging from $800 to $4,700, while the A7 model lineup has been reduced to just the RS 7.
🪫 Despite a significant drop in sales, the Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast, the premium tri-motor version, received a $15,000 price hike.
🚕 Waymo has obtained a permit to test its autonomous taxis in New York City, with a trained specialist in the driver’s seat.
🏁 Weekend Race Results:
NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero 400: Ryan Blaney from Team Penske Ford clinched the victory at the final race of the regular season.
IndyCar Series Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250: Christian Rasmussen of Ed Carpenter Racing secured his first IndyCar career victory.
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Lando Norris achieved another victory, with teammate Oscar Piastri completing a 1-2 finish for McLaren.
MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix: Marc Márquez from Ducati Lenovo earned first place.
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Ford CEO ‘Declined To Proceed’ When Team Advocated for Lincoln to Become Fully Electric: TDS
Ford CEO Jim Farley stated, "I believe we are beginning to find the right positioning for the Lincoln brand."