By early February, the region’s auto buffs will be able to thaw in the glow of chrome and the patina of paint as the 12th annual Michigan International Auto Show rolls back into town. The four-day celebration of wheels, new along with the old and exotic, begins Feb. 4 at DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW.
On Feb. 3, the convention center floor makes room for up to 2,000 contributors to sample Michigan wines, nibble treats catered by the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, bid at a silent auction, and enter a car raffle, all to benefit the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation.
On Feb. 4, the show opens to the public. More than 300 vehicles from nearly 40 brands of autos and trucks will be unlocked and ready for dreaming — or trying on for size.
“We have become a tradition for those looking for their next new car,” said John Leese, president of the Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association.
The practice of opening the cars for vicarious trips around the block is unique to the local show, he said.
Read more at Mlive.com
Rough, heavy-duty work. It’s the foundation of our world. And the people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and do that work know that they need to pick the right tools for the job. That’s why Ford keeps improving the Super Duty series — to give the hardest workers the most powerful tools.
Like its larger F-Series Super Duty sibling, the Ford F-150 pickup is the market sales leader across a variety of commercial, industrial and municipal vocations.
At a special Go Further with Ford program in Amsterdam, Ford unveiled its new generation of Transit commercial vehicles, developed on all-new global platforms for sale in Europe, North America and other worldwide markets.
The odometer turning over to 100,000 miles is considered by many to be a rite of passage for a vehicle. The moment it crosses the threshold of automotive achievement is the moment when most people feel they’ve gotten a lot of miles out of the “old girl.”
You could win a New Ford Truck!
The E-Series Cutaway Van has proven its dependability with decades of tough duty. That’s why you’ll find it under school buses, ambulances and other vocational vehicles where a good track record counts. Shuttle buses, parcel delivery vans, utility vehicles – name the application and you’re likely to find an E-Series Cutaway Van to fit the bill.
It’s no secret that Ford Commercial trucks pack a lot of power under the hood. From top-of-the-line engines to strong, sturdy frames, Ford leaves no piece unperfected. But Ford’s Commercial lineup wasn’t designed by psychics. That’s why Ford provides options. If you’re looking for an E-Series Cutaway, those options just got even better.
When Ford unveils something new, there tends to be an interesting story behind it. In this case, it’s a new package for the new F-150, called Special Service Vehicle. The SSV Package allows the 2013 F-150 to become even more adaptable to unique tasks.