Allen Park, Michigan — a Detroit metro city shaped by Ford’s presence and manufacturing history, with major community ties to the auto industry.
Ford has announced the Fathom, a sub-$30,000 electric pickup built on a new Universal EV Platform. Prototypes will start in early 2027 with deliveries later that year, as Ford pushes a cost-focused, vertically integrated approach to catch up with Chinese competitors and Tesla.
Teddy Bridgewater has been placed on the reserve/retired list, prompting Detroit to lean on Jared Goff’s backfield and rookie Luke Altmyer. The Lions signaled a future quarterback plan as they assess options after the veteran’s exit.