MoVernie was invited to cover the 2015 Detroit North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and here are many of the pictures that he snapped during Media Day showcasing all the car companies that were on hand at this world stage!
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As I was attending the 2015 Detroit North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), one of the biggest highlights was the Ford Press Conference, announcing 3 all-new Ford vehicles in the Ford GT, Shelby GT350R and F-150 Raptor. Although these 3 vehicles were the highlights of the Press Conference and stole the Detroit NAIAS, there were two other Ford vehicles that accompanied these all-new 3 vehicles at the event. They were the Ford Focus ST and Ford Fiesta ST. Both were high performance, fine-tuned hot hatchbacks that were launched before the 2015 calendar year.
Although the focus were on the Ford GT and the other all-new products, I have not forgotten the important role these hatchbacks play in the Ford Performance team. If Ford GT is the father of the Ford Performance family, then Focus ST and Fiesta ST is like the son and daughter of the Ford Performance family, each attracting a different crowd of peeps. I have a thing for hot hatchbacks. They are nimble, stylish and hatchbacks just give the vehicle a different twist to it. A lot of peeps would associate hatchbacks as being fuel efficient, economical, relatively cheaper in price and driving from Point A to Point B. Most of the time, that is true BUT there are peeps out there such as myself who loves compact size hatchbacks that deliver superior power & performance and the nimble handling that brings along with the “fun to drive” factor that allow me to manoeuvre around the busy downtown core with ease.
At the Press Conference, while everyone was busy snapping pictures of the Ford GT and Shelby GT350R, my eyes focused (no pun intended) were all-over the Ford Focus ST. Personally, I would choose the bright yellow body paint on the Focus ST because it’s just me. I love colours that stand out, energetic and fashionably different. However, the signature Ford Blue Oval body paint looked quite good on the Focus ST as well. Let me tell you, any blue body paint, from aqua baby blue to electric neon blue or the blue oval paint that were seen in almost every car companies vehicles at the Detroit NAIAS looked great. Let me assure you that blue colour will be the “next hot thing” on cars. It will be the next popular colour trend in the next few years.
Under the hood, Focus ST is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine that generates 252 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. That, my peeps, is a lot of engine power under the hood for a compact hatch. That’s the way I like it! I would love to give this ride a spin this summer when I go on my next road trip to cover events outside of Toronto.
For now, you can catch a glimpse of the engine sound of the Focus ST with the video that I captured when I was at Ford Press Conference at Detroit NAIAS. Check out the pictures as well. Next time when you see the big poster picture of the Ford GT standing in the middle and next to it were the Shelby GT350R and F-150 Raptor? You know the 4th and 5th car beside them were the Focus ST and Fiesta ST. All in the blue-oval family, delivering the Ford Performance for any one with different tastes and needs.
Got no time to visit NAIAS? No worries, MoVernie got you covered! Check out the pictures of the Ford Shelby GT350R below. Follow me on Instagram (@RealMoVernie) for more awesome pictures and videos!
I was invited by Ford Canada to attend the 2015 Ford North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Digital Summit. It’s an Exclusive VIP Event where the Digital Influencers from around the world get to meet together and cover one of the largest North American Auto Shows in Detroit. I was among the lucky 21 Canadian Digital Influencers representing Canada, while the rest came from United States and around the world internationally.
It’s a 3-day Media Trip Event. So far, I had posted about my Day 1 & Day 2 itinerary of my Ford NAIAS Media Trip, lets check out the activities that I did on this final day of the media trip.
Day 3 – Ford NAIAS Media Trip
1) Woke up nice and early from a good night sleep at the Westin Hotel.
2) Got dressed and looking fresh on another full-day of exciting Ford NAIAS activities.
3) Met up with the rest of the Ford Digital Influencers for a buffet breakfast that was provided by Ford. This time, I decided to opt for my “sunny side up” eggs instead of the ommlette at the egg station, just to mix things up. I love surprises and out of the ordinary.
4) Hop on the tour bus provided by Ford and go straight to the Cobo Centre, where the Detroit International Auto Show took place.
5) The day was still early, so we got some free time to walk around the Ford Blue Oval. Some digital influencers decided to grab some more breakfast or grabbed a coffee. Some already started tweeting or instagramming. As for myself, I realized some peeps received a toy version of the all-new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor pickup truck. All they need to do was to text to a special number and a representative will spot them and hand them the Ford Raptor Toy Truck. I wanted one so I texted. While I was waiting for my own toy truck, one of the Ford Staff, Anson received his, so he and I went up to the Ford Tunnel to follow instructions on how to build this toy truck.
6) The Ford Tunnel had stairs that guided us up into the 2nd level. It overlooked the entire Ford Blue Oval display, it’s a great view of the entire showroom. Some Ford staff were there to show us around and told us the history of Ford Motors and Ford Racing. There was also a section where peeps like Anson can follow step-by-step instructions on how to assemble the Ford Raptor toy truck. I was amazed how detail the Ford Raptor toy truck was made. It’s impressive!
7) Meet & greet with Ford President & CEO, Mark Fields. That was quite cool to see him chatting with our digital influencers.
8) Then, I decided to check out the Q & A Panel at the Blue Oval. The executives & video gamers were on hand to discuss their projects working together, on how to build a nice video games with real-life cars.
9) I saw the Lincoln Press Conference was about to begin, so I went and found a good spot to watch the press conference.
10) An orchestra began the press conference.
11) The all-new Lincoln MKX was introduced.
12) I checked out the Lincoln “Black Label” showroom.
13) Ate lunch
14) Hop on the tour bus to visit the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. Ford Rouge Factory is a historical but yet went through a number of evolution phases in the car assembly history. Ford Rouge Factory is currently home of the building of 2015 North American Truck of the Year, Ford F-150.
15) The Ford Rouge Factory Tour experience comprised of a multiple-part tour. First we went inside The Legacy Theatre. A look at the amazing history of this world-class manufacturing facility.
16) Then we walked next door to the Manufacturing Innovation Theatre. Using amazing special effects, the audience got to visualize how a F-150 truck was made. That’s including the vehicle design, assembling it, test drive experience. The platform that our seats were located will vibrate to give us a greater experience and closer feel to the assembling of the truck. It was so cool!
17) The Living Roof gave us a view of the living roof and other sustainable features that were installed around the Ford Rouge Plant. It was a carefully, well-thought out greening initiative made by Ford.
18) The best part of the tour had FINALLY arrived! Which was the Assembly Plant Walking Tour. We had the opportunity to view how a Ford F-150 truck was built, from a truck bed, to installing sunroofs to the final assembling of the entire truck for quality control assurance testing.
19) After the tour, we went to the Legacy Gallery. It was like a chronological time line showcasing the birth of the Ford vehicles being built here in Rouge Factory. It also talked about the lives of the people back in the days and how important and how much impact Ford had brought into the lives of many people in terms of jobs, economy and the convenience of a true vehicle that can move people from one place to another.
20) Took the tour bus back to hotel. Ready to pack and depart back to my “Home Sweet Home” Toronto!
MoVernie Fun Fact: Did you know…that every 60s, a brand new Ford F-150 pickup truck is born at the Rouge Factory? That’s amazing! I think that’s impressive! Imagine all the different parts are being created, then along the assembly line, plug every part in and 60s, boom! You got yourself a new ride!
MoVernie Bucket List: It has always been one of my life-long bucket list that one day I wish to arrive at one of a car companies factory site, go to the sales office (if they ever have one), place an order of a “MoVernie” ride. I will choose the colour body paint, all the options of the ride and watch it being assemble in front of my eyes and boom a few minutes later, I will see my hot new ride coming off the assembly line. And I will drive it off the factory. I think that will be a very unforgettable experience. I hope this experience will come true in the near future!
End of Day 2 of my MoVernie Ford NAIAS Media Trip.
Got no time to visit NAIAS? No worries, MoVernie got you covered! Check out the pictures of the Ford Shelby GT350R below. Follow me on Instagram (@RealMoVernie) for more awesome pictures and videos!
I was invited by Ford Canada to attend the 2015 Ford North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Digital Summit. It’s an Exclusive VIP Event where the Digital Influencers from around the world get to meet together and cover one of the largest North American Auto Shows in Detroit. I was among the lucky 21 Canadian Digital Influencers representing Canada, while the rest came from United States and around the world internationally.
It’s a 3-day Media Trip Event. First of all, let me start off with a summary of my Ford NAIAS Day-1 Itinerary so that you have a bigger picture of how my media event went.
Day 1 – Ford NAIAS Media Trip
1) Had lunch before heading to the Toronto Pearson Airport
2) Tweeting, Instagramming & Facebooking to my fellow #FordNAIAS Facebook Group before boarding
3) Bumped into one of my fellow Canadian Digital Influencers, Natalie Bell, who happened to be waiting for the same flight heading to Detroit. We took a selfie before boarding.
4) First time boarding on a propeller plane with a total of 18 passengers. Well, there is always a first time and making the best out of my travel experience 🙂
5) Landed at Detroit International Airport. A luxury full-size SUV called Ford Expedition was waiting for me (arranged by Ford) and picked me up and dropped me right at the door step of the Westin Hotel (where I stayed for the entire media trip)
6) Greeted by the friendly Ford Crew who were there to assist with our hotel accommodation, the entire media trip itinerary and other information.
7) Picked up my official Ford NAIAS name tag as well as the 2015 NAIAS Auto Show Credential.
8) Went into my hotel room and unpacked.
9) Went downstairs to grab a buffet brunch (arranged by Ford)
10) Mingled with other FordNAIAS Digital Influencers
11) Attended the Ford NAIAS Event held at the historical Piquette Plant, it was where Henry Ford built his Model T car there.
12) Cocktails, meet & mingle event took place on the 2nd floor. Q & A with the manager of the Ford Archive, Dean Weber was on hand to talk about the history of the Piquette Plant and the vision by Mr. Henry Ford.
13) Dinner being served on the 3rd floor, also home of the secret room and many classic, preserved Ford vehicles on display.
14) More Tweeting, Instagramming and Facebooking at the hotel.
15) Sleeping time.
End of Day 1 of my MoVernie Ford NAIAS Media Trip.
Got no time to visit NAIAS? No worries, MoVernie got you covered! Check out the pictures of the Ford Shelby GT350R below. Follow me on Instagram (@RealMoVernie) for more awesome pictures and videos!
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