I have a casual Ford fan friend (not on a forum looking for every rumor or new item like most of us, but owns a newer superduty and likes the brand) that was looking for what they put out on Sunday while we were at cars & coffee. Told him they put out an ad on the 23rd then nothing. Apparently they sent him an email about it then it was just the video on the 23rd. So weird. 

https://fordauthority.com/2026/10/official-ford-escape-site-possibly-hints-at-suvs-revival/   Rather, the official Ford Escape landing page contains some very cryptic comments, which seem to hint at a future revival for that model. "Ford Escape is tapping the brakes," its banner reads.

FTFY.

I'm a pretty solid NASCAR fan, and it's tough for me to sit and watch entire races. Spot on about how clean-cut it's all become. The very few that are still lively have had run-ins with the rest of the drivers, teams, sponsors, and NASCAR themselves. What's weird is that drivers that, early on, I didn't like at all... eventually as they lose their filter and stop giving as much of a crap, they're much more likeable to me. Denny Hamlin is the one that's surprised me the most, he's been calling out the BS as he sees it. Kyle Busch was in that category, too. Much like Kurt, as he got deeper into his career, he matured but kept his sarcasm and attitude edge. Ryan Blaney, if let off the leash, would probably draw a fine every week from NASCAR for something he'd say, but he's smart enough to keep most of it off the radio and off the TV interviews.

I think its preproduction parts that don't have the final finish on them? I noticed the top of the dash was pretty shiny and that could cause issues with the reflection of the sun at certain times of the day. 

That an it’s very sanitized anymore. Any time a driver shows any personality the sponsors don’t like it and the drivers become robots. 

I watched the minute tease which showed nothing.   All I (we) are talking about is how they wasted my/our time.  I'd rather them not put out anything than this.

Why would they give it to reviewers without a finished interior?

I watched the other day for a few minutes and I only knew 3 or 4 drivers.  Formula 1 is totally boring with almost no passing.  Would much rather watch GT road racing.