Ford's Chicago Auto Show(ing)

[blackbolt2003]

Half of their spot was showing off the Bronco and the other was consumed with the Mach-E and Lightning. I had to search for the traditional Mustang and only found a GT coupe and GT convertible. No GT 500, no Mach 1....

Is all electric the future? If so, how soon? Is this what the people want? Who is upgrading our aged electric grid? Solar and wind is not the answer and that is the only expansion I've seen in the midwest. Our current grid cannot support everyone charging their cars at home. Take a look at California. They've already been asked to stop car charging during certain times because their grid is overwhelmed.

For the first time, I left Ford's auto show thinking I need to buy a used, gas powered Mustang before prices rise beyond my budget.(They've already risen to crazy heights *because COVID*)

 

[13COBRA]

Where have you been?

 

[CobraBob]

You should visit more. The topic of ICEs vs. EVs has been discussed numerous times here. You missed a lot of discussion and info. You might want to invest some time in searching some of the threads out.

 

[blackbolt2003]

I'm sorry. I forgot the first/last rule of this forum is to research the topic at hand to make sure the idea or topic has never been posted. I will go back to my lurking cave now where I belong.

 

[7998]

Half of their spot was showing off the Bronco and the other was consumed with the Mach-E and Lightning. I had to search for the traditional Mustang and only found a GT coupe and GT convertible. No GT 500, no Mach 1....

Is all electric the future? If so, how soon? Is this what the people want? Who is upgrading our aged electric grid? Solar and wind is not the answer and that is the only expansion I've seen in the midwest. Our current grid cannot support everyone charging their cars at home. Take a look at California. They've already been asked to stop car charging during certain times because their grid is overwhelmed.

For the first time, I left Ford's auto show thinking I need to buy a used, gas powered Mustang before prices rise beyond my budget.(They've already risen to crazy heights *because COVID*)

The people that want EV's are the same people who tell you their pronouns when you meet them.
The same people that think EV's are the near future have little to no understanding of how our electricity is produced, let alone our capacity for producing it, or the condition of our grid.
Those same people are in charge at Ford.

 

[SID297]

How about some pics?

 

[CobraBob]

Photos would definitely be a plus in this thread. LOL.

 

[SID297]

I haven't been to the Chicago Auto Show since the introduction of the 2013 GT500 Vert. That was a trip to remember.

 

[blackbolt2003]

Yeah, I should've taken a few. The Bronco Raptor looked awesome in person. They also had a new GT next to an original Le Mans raced GT.

 

[VRYALT3R3D]

Well yeah, I expect Ford to highlight their recent product releases and future product offering vs older product. Did they not have a Ford Performance booth?

 

[blackbolt2003]

If Ford Performance was there I couldn't find it. I wish their future products included more than crossovers and EV's.

 

[TAF]

Well...considering that the Mustang is the ONLY actual CAR/Auto that Ford makes now...

How much of an "Auto Show" did you expect??

 

[HuntFishCobra]

I used to get excited about auto show season. Now with the kumbaya EV invasion, I haven’t even been to one in a handful of years

 

[sonicx]

Well...considering that the Mustang is the ONLY actual CAR/Auto that Ford makes now...

How much of an "Auto Show" did you expect??

Topple that with it being consumer faced of showcasing their latest n greatest. There is or will be thousands of EVs and or mid size ice ford built in 2023 vs limited production gt500 and or Mach 1s. Not saying it’s right or wrong but the auto show historically have showcased the new 2020+ GT500 and Mach 1 (through various Autoshows in years past, it’s not new for this year).

 

[blackbolt2003]

Went to the Chicago Auto Show again this year. Ford had the same set up as last year.

The first vehicles you see are Broncos. This same Bronco was greeting everyone last year:

The new Mustang made an appearance. This GT convertable:

 

[blackbolt2003]

And the Darkhorse. The funny thing about this was the speaker was going on and on about the Mach-E and other Ford electric vehicles while standing in front of the new ICE Mustang. No Shelby's in Ford's booth again this year....

 

[72MachOne99GT]

I haven't been to the Chicago Auto Show since the introduction of the 2013 GT500 Vert. That was a trip to remember.

I already had the car on order if I remember correctly. Was that the first place that Ford announced the 5.8, 650 hp, and 200 mph?

For some reason I was thinking that may have been announced in November/December of ‘11

 

[SID297]

I already had the car on order if I remember correctly. Was that the first place that Ford announced the 5.8, 650 hp, and 200 mph?

For some reason I was thinking that may have been announced in November/December of ‘11

No, that was in LA. I was at that one too. That was another great time. SVT really knew how to throw reveal parties. They took care of the right people in the press.

 

[CobraBob]

Not quite sure about the busy front end on the Dark Horse. Looks like an aftermarket kit. Also not crazy about the gloss black center section on the hood. IMO a matte black would look much better. Sad that ICEs are taking such a back seat. Sign of the times unfortunately.

 

[tistan]

And the Darkhorse. The funny thing about this was the speaker was going on and on about the Mach-E and other Ford electric vehicles while standing in front of the new ICE Mustang. No Shelby's in Ford's booth again this year....

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They even got them a dark affirmative action winner to stand in front of the dark horse Camaro.