--- title: "Ford Ranchero Name Potentially Leaked, Lightning Replacement Delayed: TDS" date: "2025-08-08" modified: "2025-08-08" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-ranchero-name-potentially-leaked-lightning-replacement-delayed-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Ford Ranchero Name Potentially Leaked, Lightning Replacement Delayed: TDS ![Ford Maverick]() Good morning and welcome to *The Down Shift*, or *TDS* for short. *The Downshift* is *The Drive*'s new weekday early morning quick-hit news rundown that gathers all the latest automotive stories from around the globe in one place. Pair *TDS* with a Pop-Tart and coffee. Today's *TDS* closes out the second week of the new series and the feedback has been heard. Thanks to everyone that's submitted thoughts via the comments and email (tips@thedrive.com). The series will continue to evolve based upon feedback, so don't be shy. *TDS* is light, right, and tight. Heavy on news and light on words. *TDS* is not a full-featured story, not in-depth reporting, and absolutely not something that takes a long time to read. Stories are summarized in a single (sometimes long) sentence accompanied by a link providing the ability to go further with more information. The first cup of coffee is gone here, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: Headed into the weekend still with the 2025 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label and absolutely love the fact it now has a split tailgate, and that tailgate is at least all painted one color unlike the 2025 Ford Expedition. πŸ›» Ford's promised "Model T moment" on Monday might include an "affordable" small [electric pickup truck called Ranchero]() powered by LFP batteries, but subsequently the Blue Oval's [delayed the full-size electric Lightning replacement](), again. πŸš™ The [2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was partially revealed]() with revised front end design featuring an updated Wagoneer S-like grille and refined LED lighting. β˜… Genesis [announced a new Prestige Black Trim]() for the 2026 G80, G90, GV80, and GV80 Coupe as a range-topper option. 🏎️ The [2026 Porsche 911 Cup]() dropped the GT3 from its name and the [2026 Porsche 911 GT3 R]() received a host of refinements. πŸ”‹ BMW reportedly is [eyeing Chinese-sourced batteries]() for its U.S.-made EVs and GM might bring [batteries in from China's CATL]() all despite the current administration's efforts to cut out China and silo America with tariffs. πŸͺ« Bankrupt Swedish battery maker Northvolt has come to an [acquisition agreement with U.S. battery startup Lyten](), which is backed by Stellantis and FedEx. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()