Ford returns to WRC. Ford has confirmed it’s returning to the World Rally Championship with a full works effort, its first in more than a decade. It starts in 2028 with a temporarily revived Fiesta run with partner M-Sport, and an all-new car follows in 2029. The timing fits WRC’s overhaul. New rules for 2027 bring a €345,000 ($390,000) cost cap per car and a common tubular safety cell, and hybrid and even fully electric power are allowed from 2029. Ford Europe president Jim Baumbick says the program is meant to make Ford’s road cars more fun, declaring the company is “done building boring cars.”

A Bizzarrini prototype crosses the block. The 1967 Bizzarrini GT America 2+2 prototype shown at the 1968 Turin Motor Show goes up at Broad Arrow’s Audrain auction in Newport today, estimated at $400,000–$500,000. It runs a Corvette-sourced 327 V8 with a four-speed manual and shows just 3,388 miles.

Saleen teases a widebody Mustang. Saleen is reviving its SR name for a very limited S650 Mustang widebody with flared arches and a big rear wing. The company is still raising money. An earlier crowdfunding campaign was suspended after bringing in $1,500, and a new Wefunder raise stood at $119,501 from 82 investors.

More 3 Series on the way. BMW has confirmed that Touring versions of the new 3 Series are in development, alongside an electric i3 Touring. There’s no word yet on whether either wagon will come to the U.S.

Petit Le Mans decides IMSA’s titles. The 10-hour Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta closes the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on Saturday, starting at 12:10 p.m. ET. NBC carries the race live from noon to 3 p.m. ET, NBCSN picks it up from 3 to 10:30 p.m., and Peacock streams it flag to flag. It’s also the final event for the Acura ARX-06 GTP before the program pauses. IndyCar legend Scott Dixon, a two-time Petit winner, joins Tom Blomqvist and Colin Braun in the No. 60 Meyer Shank Acura. In GTD Pro, Paul Miller Racing and Pfaff will likely need to finish several positions ahead of the championship-leading Corvette to take the title, and Chevrolet leads the manufacturers’ standings by 68 points over Ford.

Car & Classic’s “Poster Cars” sale closes. Bidding on Car & Classic’s fourth Collector’s Edition auction ends Saturday evening U.K. time. The headliners are a 15,898-mile 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6, the most-bid lot in the sale, and a right-hand-drive 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello with just 5,012 miles. Michael Jordan’s 550 just sold for $2.7 million, so all eyes will be on where this one lands. The sale also includes the ex-Petter Solberg Subaru Impreza WRC, the ex-Tommi Mäkinen Mitsubishi Lancer WRC, and an E30 M3 once owned by Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay.

The Japanese Classic Car Show comes to Long Beach. The 21st annual Japanese Classic Car Show takes over Marina Green Park in Long Beach on Saturday, October 3. It’s one of the biggest gatherings of vintage Japanese cars in the country.

Newport Motor Week wraps up. Audrain’s Newport Motor Week runs through Sunday, October 4, centered on The Breakers mansion. Broad Arrow’s auction, including the 1967 Bizzarrini GT America 2+2 prototype, is part of the week.

Cruisin’ the Coast rolls out. The 2026 Cruisin’ the Coast covers Mississippi’s Gulf Coast from October 4 to 11. It combines a 30-mile beachfront cruise with block parties, live entertainment and vendors.