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I'll post it in both threads, but I have to wonder if Ford releasing the 2027 Nautilus refresh model/news is a confirmation that they've received approval to continue importing Nautilus for the next few years? Why else would they go through with the announcement yet if it was still a big question mark......you'd think they would hold it closer to the vest/until the last minute if they weren't sure. Pair this with the announcement of the increased US Lincoln production, and that backs up the theory that that announcement was a carrot to get the administration to approve continued imports on a short-term basis.

I'll post it both places, but I have to wonder if Ford releasing this 2027 model news as confirmation that they've received approval to continue importing Nautilus for the next few years. Why else would they go through with the announcement yet if it was still a big question mark......you'd think they would hold it closer to the vest if they weren't sure. Pair this with the announcement of the increased US Lincoln production, and that backs up the theory that that announcement was a carrot to get the administration to approve continued imports on a short-term basis.

Good catch on the wording of "increase Lincoln production" in the US. I could see this as being a carrot for the current administration to get them to grant approval of continuing to importing Nautilus, and perhaps also import Corsair, at least in the short term. Think about it. ........technically Ford already has plans to "increase" US Lincoln production via the Bronco sibling. The wording leaves the door open for that to be the only additional US Lincoln production, while also giving Ford options to add production elsewhere (i.e. perhaps at the Mach E facility, as technically they'll still be meeting the "increased US production" wording). Also, if they're getting a CE1 model, this also aligns with this promise. I'm not sure I see future admins changing the China policy anytime soon, though, so they'll have to figure out something with Nautilus and Corsair if they want to retain the biggest sellers in the Lincoln lineup. Agreed. See my thoughts above. I definitely wouldn't put it past Ford to do this.

2028 Ford Expedition Police Responder Officially Debuts I'm surprised it's taken Ford this long to offer something like this with how Tahoe has done police wise. I know Ford has the Explorer PIU, but seems like a no brainer to offer both.

Good to hear that Lincoln has actually been thought of lol.

Wonder if someone hit "go" on it before they were supposed to?

Why is the spine any different than any other center console? I hate the grooved pattern thing on the lower hub of the steering wheel.

They've never announced such a program. They did it for Serena, which opened the door for the potential of it, but it's more likely that was just a one-off.

This is very random that they just dropped the refreshed model on their site without any actual debut? Nice to see they're actually updating their products more consistently though (benefit of importing a Chinese model, I guess.....)

Meanwhile it'll have to limp on with 3 models until then?

We pretty much know there's a crossover version of Fathom.....presumably just a Fathom with the bed covered, so that's 1. That would leave 3 more if there's 5. For what it's worth, the graphic they revealed with the platform debut showed the following 5 form factors: 1) A Truck (Fathom): 2) Two van graphics (2A) one with 1 row cargo van (2B) 2-row passenger van 3) A small crossover: 4) A medium crossover: 5) A 3-row crossover: That right there equals 5 (vans count as one product/body style ). With how low Fathom is, the small crossover could be right around hatch size....

Funny, I don't think the new Palisade looks good at all. I feel like the last gen looked better/more classy, even though I hated the split light look. And it looks downright cheap in lower-end trims. Meh, colors will I'm sure be optional/price add ons anyway, so I don't know copying Tesla with only a few colors is really necessary.

Agreed.....I wasn't around, but doesn't seem like I missed much design wise lol.

Good catch now that we have that other piece of info! So the square grid thing we were seeing is the actual light, not just a camo grid over top of it. This image shows what must be the required amber running light (red arrow). Looks like the actual headlight beams (green arrow) sit in the center of the "C" shape created by the square grid. When we saw that initial "spy" video, it looked as if the turn signal filled all the running lights, and again shows the headlight beam sitting in the center of that "C" shape. Lol, that's what I said when it was posted! Seems too deliberate to not be something.

Eh, I just tabbed through the pages until I found the thread.

Well, for instance, I also tried "Kia EV3" with and without quotes and it came up with nothing, when I knew I had previously made a post about that......though I guess maybe since it was 2 separate 3-letter words? I guess the other search term I tried was VW, so that also makes sense. Shrug.....disregard then I guess!

Is this an opinion or from actual info? Yeah he apparently has sources, and somehow is supposedly able to see a lot of products prior to debut. Agreed on both thoughts.

Thought process of going with the new Fathom name rather than Ranchero: According to the automaker, here’s why a new name was chosen: “Fathom is an all-new vehicle, developed from the ground up on the new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, using the new assembly tree manufacturing process and bringing new technology to Ford and the industry. All of these innovations called for a new, bold name – to give the vehicle personality, a soul, and make it a character in our customer’s life. This is the future of modern Ford.” Basically, Ford is indicating that the Fathom will appeal to a newer, younger demographic willing to drive EVs. Rather than resurrecting a classic name for an entirely new vehicle that old-school purists would likely balk at, Ford is indicating that the new pickup is so advanced and modern that, not only is it aimed at a different crowd than the original Ranchero, but the truck is so different from previous Fords that a new name is arguably necessary to indicate that this is a new step forward for the Blue Oval. Ford Explains Why Its $28,350 EV Pickup Isn’t Called Ranchero - Autoblog Also, for what it's worth, Borg is saying this is the Fathom logo: My response was.... Uhhhhhh ok? lol Why would it not have another box on the bottom left to create a better/more evident "F"?

To be fair, Chevy and VW showed several concepts for years or had the "concept" in movies (Transformers) for years before you could actually get it. Ford's approach is a drip feed of features thus far, not seeing the actual design, so the design itself won't necessarily be old by the time it debuts/goes on sale. Haha that's a blast from the past name..... Meh, 4-6 months from name reveal to ordering doesn't include ordering to delivery timeline, which Ford typically has at another 6 months. Most other companies debut the vehicle and name at once and then put it on sale within a couple of months. Ford has always been excessively long with their debut to sale timeline. In a recent question and answer segment on Reddit, Riley - from Ford's UEV team - said that customers will be able to pre-order the Ford Fathom in early January, meaning that it'll be early 2027 before that process begins. Notably, the official Fathom landing page indicates that pre-orders will open up in "early 2027," a bit more vague in terms of timing, though customers can sign up to receive updates in that regard. Ford Fathom Electric Pickup Preorder Timeframe Revealed

Gross haha.

The Chevy Express Finally Gets Something From This Century: A Color Touchscreen Apart from a few minor tweaks here and there, the Chevrolet Express hasn’t really changed much since the mid-1990s. And honestly, there’s nothing wrong with that. But after all these years, Chevy is finally giving customers something they’ve been asking for: a color touchscreen. According to GM Authority, the Express will get Chevrolet’s Infotainment System 3 for the 2027 model year, replacing the basic touchscreen system introduced in 2019. And yes, "Infotainment System 3" sounds fancy, but it's essentially the smallest 7.0-inch HD color display with Bluetooth for phone calls and audio streaming. Finally. The upgrade will be available across the entire Express lineup, including Cargo, Cutaway, and Passenger models. There are still a few unanswered questions, though, like whether or not satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, or Android Auto will be offered. It’s also unclear whether USB connectivity will be available for 2027.

Jag showed several interior pictures.... Jaguar Type 01 Interior Debuts With Dramatic New Layout Jaguar’s Type 01 EV Interior Looks Like A ’70s Concept That Reached Production | Carscoops Jaguar’s New Type 01 EV Has a Cabin That Doesn’t Make Sense - Autoblog The driver faces a large digital instrument cluster that stands in for the traditional infotainment screen missing from the center stack, and it covers everything from speed to navigation. Jaguar has skipped a separate display for the front passenger as well. Backing up the cluster is a mirror-replacing screen called the “ClearSight Rear View Display,” set at the base of the windscreen, plus a small smartphone-style touchscreen that pokes out of the center console. That touchscreen holds the climate and media controls, and what look like haptic buttons sit on either side of the two-spoke steering wheel’s central hub, home to the new Jaguar logo. The color palette draws from “travertine stone and the rich textures of artisan textiles,” giving off ’70s concept car vibes. Cream and brown upholstery meets brass accents on the central spine, while the door cards carry embedded Jaguar leapers. Linear graphics visually merge the hood and the dashboard for a retro-futuristic feel, with the same motif echoed on the steering wheel.

https://www.carscoops.com/2026/08/chevrolet-exits-china/ According to a report from Automobilwoche, the brand is ending sales in the country after nearly 21 years. While that idea was once unthinkable, the publication reports that sales went from over 767,000 units in 2014 to less than 9,000 last year. That’s a decline of roughly 98.8% in little more than a decade.

Cadillac is expanding their "Curated by Cadillac" program from Celestiq to the Escalade IQ. http://www.cadillac.com/curatedbycadillac Cadillac Escalade IQ’s New $55,000 Package Goes All-In on Bespoke Luxury - Autoblog Want A Truly Bespoke Escalade IQ? Cadillac Has A New Customization Program https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a73395844/curated-by-cadillac-escalade-iq-revealed/ Today, Cadillac announced Curated by Cadillac ESCALADE IQ, extending the brand’s exclusive and low volume concierge-led experience to its all-electric flagship SUV, delivering an elevated and distinctly Cadillac experience. “Curated by Cadillac ESCALADE IQ gives clients the chance to create a vehicle that reflects their individual taste by working alongside expert Cadillac designers,” said Kristian Aquilina, vice president, Global Cadillac. “We’re extending the hand-built CELESTIQ experience to deliver true customization capabilities for a select number of ESCALADE IQ clients.” It's certainly a cool program if people are willing to pay, and something I thought Lincoln should try to do as well. The Germans do it too with BMW's "individual" program and Mercedes has a simir program (Manufaktur maybe?). They took the half step with Black Label. They should add a tier above where you can completely customize the colors. I don't have a problem with the Black Label approach of offering a few "unique" pre-set color combos for those that don't want to fully pick, but want something more special than the "standard" interior options. BMW does this too with tiers of Individual program. But they ought to take it a step further and offer a "Diamond Label" or something above it for full customization.

2027 Kia EV3 Pricing: More Pizzazz, but Less Range Than Budget Rivals - Autoblog The 2027 Kia EV3 starts at $29,890 for the Light trim, joining the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt as an EV you can buy new for under $30,000. That price excludes a destination charge of $1,385, but it’s still significantly cheaper than expected. Here’s pricing for the entire EV3 lineup.