Anson and I decided to hang out in Detroit for an extra day to join the last group of international media on a plant tour of Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant. Michigan Casting Center Opened in January 1972, Ford’s Michigan Casting Center, or MCC as it was then known, was one of the most technologically advanced casting facilities in the world. The Michigan Casting Center...
Day 3 started off with a quick visit to Cobo Hall for the Lincoln Press Conference, and then off to do a tour of the Dearborn Truck Plant at the Rouge Factory. I have visited this plant before in 2013. This would be the first time I would get to see the production of the new 2015 F-150. A small city… The Rouge Factory is...
When I found out the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant was on the itinerary for #FordNAIAS, I put my head down, and closed my eyes. I could picture plans for the Model T being sketched out, the workers assembling the vehicles… oh the history. To say I was excited was an understatement. Arriving at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant The Piquette Avenue Plant is located in...
January 10th was the final day of our #FordNAIAS experience. After checking out of our rooms, we all enjoyed breakfast at the Henry Hotel. After breakfast, we boarded a shuttle bus for Ford Dearborn Development Center. Once there, we assembled in this huge room, with a high domed ceiling, and the same type of spinning vehicle pads that were at Cobo Hall. Scott Monty had...
January 9th was a very early start. We departed for Cobo Center in downtown Detroit at 7am. Upon arrival, we settled in to our own private lounge. Out the window was as a beautiful view of Windsor, Ontario (Canada): Next we headed over to Joe Louis Arena for a Ford press conference. This was the official unveiling of the 2013 Ford Fusion. Now I have...
