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Trump visits Detroit during a weekend drive event at the Dearborn Truck plant with Ford leadership.
Automakers weigh Level 3 driving tech for quicker rollouts amid cost and regulation concerns.
Stellantis shifts away from plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Ford and Lincoln are separating headquarters as part of a Detroit-focused realignment.
The weekend drive event occurred amid broader industry discussions on technology and profitability.
Trump’s Detroit appearance is tied to a media round of automotive and tech topics.
The piece highlights a push toward Level 3 driving as a strategic focus for automakers.
Market context includes mixed reactions to China-related decisions affecting EV strategies in Canada.
The leadership mentions Ford and Lincoln’s strategic moves in Detroit as part of broader company realignment.
The article ties Trump’s visit to ongoing industry debates over profitability and technology deployment.

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Logan Sargeant will drive Ford's hypercar in the 2027 World Endurance Championship.
Red Bull Powertrains will provide technical assistance to Ford on the WEC engine.
Ford confirms a three-driver lineup for the 2027 hypercar project.
Ford's hypercar will be based on an Oreca LMP2 chassis with a unique in-house 5.4-litre V8 engine.
The program aims to reclaim American prominence in endurance racing, likened to a historic 'legacy'.
Sargeant returned to motorsport in late 2025 after a 2024 exit and mid-2020s activity in IMSA.
Ford’s hypercar engine will use the Coyote architecture shared with the Mustang GT3 program.
The WEC hypercar field will include rivals like Ferrari and McLaren.
Ford intends to start fighting for top honors well before the 2027 grid debut.

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The piece spotlights Morgan Supersport as a vintage‑styled, modern‑performance car that bucks the trend of contemporary design.
Jeep Wrangler is highlighted for keeping a solid axle, contrasting with many rivals that moved to independent suspensions.
Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is noted for resisting the downsizing trend with a big V8 engine.
Honda Civic Type R remains a no‑AWD example, relying on a front‑wheel drive setup with a manual transmission.
GMA T.33 is singled out for a modern car with a NA V12 and a manual transmission, a rare combo today.
Porsche 911 keeps a rear‑engine layout, a longstanding trait that defies modern downsizing pressures.
Tesla Model S is credited with helping mainstream electric vehicles, despite EVs now being widespread.
Mazda Miata is praised for staying small and lightweight as a core identity against trends toward bigger cars.
Mercedes‑Benz R63 AMG is cited as a rare high‑performance minivan that failed to catch on.
Porsche 911 recall highlights its enduring rear‑engine concept as a signature approach resisting mainstream changes.
Model S is named among influential EVs that helped establish mass‑market electric driving.

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A WWE legend donated $5,000 to the GoFundMe for Ford worker TJ Sabula after his Trump-related comment.
Sabula was suspended by Ford for violating employee conduct policies during Trump’s visit.
Jim Cornette publicly offered $5,000 following the suspension, expressing fury over the action.
Cornette’s donation was confirmed by his wife on social media, reinforcing the support for Sabula.
Sabula paused the GoFundMe after the initial surge and urged donations to other causes.
The incident drew attention as Trump visited Ford’s River Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan.
The White House spokesperson described the president’s response as appropriate and unambiguous.
The GoFundMe for Sabula had raised significant funds, reflecting public support.
The broader context includes Mick Foley quitting the WWE over ties to Trump.
The incident prompted Sabula to direct donations to other causes after pausing the campaign.

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