Marc Newsom did this concept (021C) for Ford for the 1999 Tokyo Show, it could be the Ferrari's younger cousin (not a compliment to the Ferrari):      

Imo this really doesn't work visually. The bitch back roof for instance just doesn't have that visual sleekness you need to make something like this look good. 

According to this styling exercise....since the very beginning of the creation of Mustang.....note the date in the picture is 1/04/63....  

How long have we been hearing about a mustang 4 door for? At least since the s550, but I've heard back when the s197 was being developed there were rumors of a 4 door.    I wonder what the hang up is. There's clearly demand for it, especially now that the V8 charger is dead. Yet it feels like it's been one of those cars that's been right around the corner for like 10 years lol. Maybe it's a platform limitation, or something else I'm not seeing. 

I took delivery of a 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve III in April.  After about 3,000 miles, I can report that this is a heckuva CUV. Mine is Infinite Black Metallic Clearcoat (IMO, better than the old Tuxedo Black) with Hot Chocolate interior and hybrid drive. First, the range is outstanding.  Anywhere from 450 to 600 miles is well within reach. Fuel economy runs 5 mpg (highway) to 10 mpg (city) better than my 2024 4WD Explorer Ltd with the 2.3 engine. Acceleration with the hybrid feels about the same--no complaints with either.  While I was shopping, it was recommended to me (on this site) to splurge for the hybrid system, even though it has a CVT.  That was sound advice.  The CVT is only noticeable on rare occasions, possibly because the ICE is almost invisible--it's that quiet.    Now for the good stuff:  *The seats are excellent.  Adjustable 90-ways-to-Sunday, massage, cooled/heated, and with great leather upholstery. They are a treat every time I sit in them.  *The dash is obviously the gee-whiz factor.  However, once acclimated, it's actually pretty unobtrusive and functional.  The only criticisms are that the nav on the 48" dash is finicky at times (the touchscreen tablet is rock-solid) and the lighted strakes on the doors can be too bright at night, depending on my choice of ambient color. Also, it would be nice to have a bit more information about the ICE (a tach is available on the non-hybrid) and battery pack (the MPG indicator is the only clue).  However, there's only, like, a million settings and if I've overlooked these, that's entirely possible.  *The Revel Ultima is the real deal. This stereo is what got me excited about "Nauti Girl" in the first place.  There are possibly better sound systems out there, but I doubt my hearing discernment would be able to appreciate better highs/lows/separation/clarity.  If you want to blast Flim and the BBs, you'll hear all the subtle tones in crisp, 28-speaker reproduction.  Piano solos with Khatia Buniatishvili at the keyboard are beautifully reproduced--and straight piano can be a challenge for cars.  Thumping bass with Arctic Monkeys:  Pure and undistorted.  Seriously.  This system fits this car perfectly. *The fit and finish have been without reproach.  Having had to have my Explorer repainted after delivery (factory silver paint ran out of metallic on my hood/front fender), my Ranger repaired (came factory-fresh with a big dent in the roof), and the roof on my wife's Escape looking like it had been brush-painted, the Nautilus' paint is remarkably good. Plus, there are no squeaks, rattles, or body groans. The doors close with an impressive "thwump" without any secondary rattles or vibrations.  Solid. Nice.  *The ride is plush (maybe a bit too plush).  It would be nice if the "excite" setting firmed up the suspension more. *Quiet:  The interior is as quiet as a tomb.  Conversations with backseat passengers are easily held. It's so quiet, that highway conversations using hands-free Bluetooth sound about the same as holding the phone to my ear. Once the door is shut, it's almost like an isolation chamber. Kudos for this feature.  *The squircle steeing wheel with touchpads.  Weird at first. However, I got used to it after a day and now I actually prefer the shape for highway driving. Plus, the leather on the wheel is smooth and soft.  *BlueCruise.  Unsettling at first, I've quickly decided I like it.  I just wish it worked over 80 mph (area turnpikes require 80+ or you'll get run over). It does seem to impact the "tap once" turn signal though, even if it's not actively operating. So, "sorry" if I only signaled one flash before merging in front of you.  *Passenger room in the backseat rivals an F150 SuperCrew.  And the trunk space is generous.  I feel like this might have been envisioned as a 3-row at some point but turned out to be a bit tight. As a 2-row, interior legroom is more than adequate. Visibility from inside is excellent.  *Styling: I elected against the Jet Package (because I like the shiny bits) and tinted the front windows.  I think the overall visual is to give the Nauti length and to make her look "hunkered down".  The 21" bright machined wheels looked taller to me than the all black (or mostly) 22" wheels.  Interior styling looks posh, integrated, and nearly everything you touch feels soft and of high quality. The push buttons for PRNDL could have been replaced with a traditional T-lever but I understand the corporate schtick and, at least, they work well.    Next up: a clear bra for the nose and mirror faces.    I know this is a Chinese market car, but maybe we need to tap some of those stylists for some other projects?      

Thank you for your kind words morgan20, it feels like we have around 50 brands in the Australian market which is why we often see dealer groups with multi brand dealerships, often three or four brands at one dealership yet my local ford dealership is probably one of the few remaining stand alone Ford dealerships.   BYD and MG have made big inroads on supplying electrified vehicles and Aussie buyers have responded because they are affordable. BYD is offering 1.88% finance on popular models, Shark 6 sales down in May only because two big deliveries happen this month. Tesla Y now leads the sales race in May probably because a huge shipping delivery dropped at the right time as RAV4 normally holds that spot.   Ford gives zero sales info on PHEV Ranger but massive price reductions saw immediate sellout of StormTrak stock going into this month with Ford’s new lower prices for PHEV Rangers are here to stay beyond the end of our end of our Financial Year at 30 June. So yeah, Ford wants those profitable diesel sales but now has a far more affordable PHEV option so prepared to work both sides of the street. Ford clearly asking pickup buyers if they are ready to switch      It is a big issue and with BYD now offering Shark 6 Performance trim with bigger 180 Kw 2.0 Turbo, they are gapping Ranger even further so not sure what the next six months holds for us sales wise. Ford AUS has announced Chinese Bronco New Energy will join the range at the end of 2026 but its big, nearly Explorer size and clearly Ford chasing buyers who will pay more for what they like/want

Bingo!  That's the reason the Escape was cancelled!  Early on, it was a hot product because it was first to market.  Toward the end of it's life, it's what people bought when they wanted a deal or a lot of car for the money.  That meant Ford wasn't making much on it, so it got cancelled.  That's what "boring" means.

As an Escape buyer I think the issue is that most of us either were value buyers or really wanted more of a car. The Escape sold best when it was a great value deal. UEV with it being designed just for American needs (rather than being torn between America and Europe who saw it different ways) should be able to fix that. Personally I am probably more niche than most Escape buyers and could be in market for the skunk truck.   Yeah legacy auto stocks are good for dividends bad for most other things.

I was curious about production numbers vs last year.....   Here are last year's figures (2025):     and this year (2026):     F-150 Total (2025): 254,996 F-150 Total (2026): 237,367 Difference.................-17,629   Super Duty Total (2025): 163,511 Super Duty Total (2026): 140,404 Difference..........................-23,107   F-series Total (2025): 418,507 F-series Total (2026): 377,771 Difference...................-40,736   Sales are down 51,847 vs. last year  

Yeah, I had mentioned this article in the other thread....wasn't sure if it deserved its own thread.   Another 2.5-3 years before production.......hopefully updated BS comes in the meantime to help Ford's smaller product side.