--- title: "Lincoln Reportedly Planning a Reskinned Bronco as a Mercedes G-Class Rival: TDS" date: "2026-02-25" modified: "2026-02-25" 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/lincoln-reportedly-planning-a-reskinned-bronco-as-a-mercedes-g-class-rival-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Lincoln Reportedly Planning a Reskinned Bronco as a Mercedes G-Class Rival: TDS ![Lincoln Nautilus]() *\Joel Feder\* Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Dense, quick, and all-encompassing, *TDS* gathers all the latest automotive headlines from around the globe in one place. Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. I'm on the first cup of coffee, the sun isn't up yet, and I will need to catch a flight this morning. Let's get into it. ๐Ÿš˜ What Iโ€™m driving: Spending some time in the Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium and dig the Heritage Blue paint, and the turbo-four is punchy, but the rear-seat packaging is not ideal, and there's so much cheap, hard plastic inside this SUV. ๐Ÿš™ Lincoln is reportedly [working on a body-on-frame Mercedes-Benz G-Class rival]() in the form of a reskinned Bronco set to arrive around 2029 or 2030. โ›ฝ๏ธ Mazda execs have acknowledged that the [powertrain for the next-generation MX-5 Miata]() has not been locked in yet, but that some form of electrification will likely be baked in; execs noted that synthetic fuels could be the path forward to avoid the added weight and complexity of a hybrid system. โœ‚ Aston Martin is [cutting 20% of its 3,000-person workforce](), noting U.S. tariffs and weak demand in China as the cause for weaker than expected profits. ๐Ÿ”‹ Lucid is [expecting slower production in 2026](), attributed to continuing supply chain issues, which will result in production of 25,000-27,000 vehicles in 2026 vs 17,840 in 2025; production of the midsize EV is expected to begin this year in Saudi Arabia, according to the automaker's latest CEO. ๐Ÿšจ [BMW recalled 58,713 vehicle]()s in the U.S. due to a wiring harness for the air conditioning system that could be damaged and cause a short circuit in the M5 wagon, M5, and 750e xDrive. *Got a news tip or feedback? Drop us a line at 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 youโ€™re reading this heโ€™s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()