Ford's Vertrek concept - cool, but not groundbreaking. Image: Ford Motor Company
Let the speculation, rumors and guessing begin: Ford has promised to reveal a “groundbreaking new vehicle” at next month’s Geneva Auto Show. We know what it won’t be, since Ford’s already debuted the Focus Electric and the Vertrek SUV as a likely replacement for the aging Escape. It probably won’t be a variant of the new Ranger pickup (although Ford will show the Ranger Wildtrak in Geneva) since we’re not getting it here. I doubt it’s the C-MAX, since we’ve already seen the minivan-in-three-quarter-scale at the Detroit Auto Show. Could it be the rumored sport version of the Fiesta? Not likely, since that’s awaited but hardly groundbreaking. Could it be the hybrid successor to the Ford GT? Perhaps…
Ford isn’t leaking any more details other than their bombshell teaser. Most of their global leadership will be on hand for the announcement, and Ford CEO Alan Mulally will appear via video cast from Germany. That means it’s reasonable to assume the new vehicle will be sold in multiple markets across the globe, including the United States. The Geneva International Motor Show starts on Thursday, March 3rd, so be sure to check back here for updates.
Source: Left Lane News
Kurt Ernst has been passionate about automobiles and driving nearly his entire life. His early years were shaped working in the family service station, though his real passion was auto racing. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Kurt spent a year club racing with the Sports Car Club of America, before focusing on a business career in marketing and project management. Later, his passion for writing and the automotive hobby found him freelancing for a variety of automotive news sites, including Automotive Addicts and Motor Authority, where his work was syndicated and appeared in several national publications. Recognized as an expert in the automotive field, Kurt joined Hemmings Motor News as an Associate Editor in 2013, and in the years since has progressed to Editor, Hemmings Daily; Managing Editor for Hemmings Motor News, Hemmings Classic Car, Hemmings Muscle Machines, and the Hemmings Daily; and now, Managing Editor, Hemmings Auctions. Kurt was instrumental in organizing the Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance from 2013-2019, and has served as a judge at this event and The Vintage Racing Stable Concours d’Elegance. A Skip Barber Racing School graduate and prolific writer, Ernst is also skilled in copyediting, project management, brand development, and public relations.
