Update: Ford has shown us the 2020 Escape and new Super Duty pickup, but we're still waiting for some of the big ticket items on this list. We've seen plenty of spy shots of what we think is the Bronco. Also, the Baby Bronco has officially surfaced, as well. DETROIT - During Ford's press conference at the Detroit Auto Show, the manufacturer announced what models it will reveal over the next 24 months. Three of those vehicles are models the company has been a bit quiet about including the next-generation Escape compact crossover, the new F-Series Super Duty heavy-duty pickup truck and even a new Transit van. The other two are vehicles that the company has been teasing, chief among them being the 2020 Ford Bronco. Teaser photos show that it will have a classic, boxy profile, and Ford previously announced it will be available with two or four doors. It appears it will share the Ranger platform with both hybrid and conventional powertrain choices. On the topic of electrified Fords, the fifth model that will be shown is the mysterious Mach E electric crossover. It was initially called the Mach 1, which was likely meant to emphasize its connection to the Mustang. Despite the name change, teaser images show the crossover will continue to lean on the Mustang for inspiration, down to the traditional three-bar taillights. It's expected to have a 300-mile range, too. Related Video:<doc-sep>The cold Detroit air didn't make much room for warm feelings about the city's final auto show in January. The press preview days for the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit wrapped up Tuesday as automakers and journalists give way to the show's opening to the public, which is Jan. 19. This year is the Detroit auto show's final presentation in January before the show moves to a June date, further from the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas and even further from wintry weather. The show was slower this year than in previous years—organizers touted dozens of new vehicles debuts at the show, but it lacked automakers such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Land Rover, and others, who opted to skip the final Detroit winter spectacle. The 2020 Cadillac XT6, the automaker's first three-row crossover, was revealed Sunday and almost immediately overshadowed by the automaker's promises of an all-electric utility within three years. The most powerful car ever built by Ford, the Mustang Shelby GT500, was lowered from the ceiling (a figurative nod to its still-secret high-horsepower figure), but it was the mega-selling 2020 Ford Explorer and its variants that could hit the ground running faster for buyers. The 2019 Ram 2500 heavy duty pickup flexed the truckmaker's potential: up to 1,000 pound-feet of it. The heavy-duty truck has high expectations set ahead of it; the related 2019 Ram 1500 won the 2019 North American Truck of the Year honor at the show, too. Global automaker Hyundai hauled in two awards from NACTOY jurors at the show. The 2019 Genesis G70 was named 2019 North American Car of the Year, and the 2019 Hyundai Kona/Kona EV took the 2019 North American Utility of the Year nod. Hyundai didn't stop there: the 2020 Kia Telluride made its debut in Detroit. Lexus offered a nearly ready Lexus LC Convertible concept, and a top-shelf 2020 Lexus RC-F that is ready—for the track. Also ready for the track: the Subaru WRX STI S209 limited-edition with 341 hp and aerodynamic upgrades. It may be the last blast for the current-generation STI. Lexus-parent Toyota made official what was the worst-kept secret before the show. The 2020 Toyota Supra finally touched down with inline-6 turbocharged power. (BMW, which partnered with Toyota to build the coupe and unveiled its own Z4 convertible last year immediately released their version's 0-to-60-mph figures, which were faster, after Toyota's debut.) Infiniti and Nissan offered their pair of electric-powered concept vehicles: the Nissan IMs Concept and Infiniti QX Inspiration, although both appear years from the streets. Available almost immediately: the 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Although the car doesn't go on sale until the summer, the sedan's bones date to 2012. (A launch trim of the new car will even have the old powertrain.) Perhaps the biggest news of the show wasn't at the show. On Tuesday, Ford and Volkswagen announced a limited partnership that will initially focus on light commercial vehicles and mid-size trucks sold around the world, but could expand to autonomous and electric cars soon. Click through the gallery above to see our favorite photos from the show, then head over to our dedicated hub for more.<doc-sep>Nathan Bomey USA TODAY What's dead may never die. You don't need to be a Game of Thrones fan to believe that quote – at least not if you're paying attention to the auto industry. As the 2019 Detroit auto show begins this week with media previews, dead cars are coming back to life with a supernatural vengeance. The resurrection trend now includes Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Jeep and Toyota, which are all resuscitating models that were discontinued years ago. "A lot of these nameplates are quite iconic," said Rebecca Lindland, an auto analyst at consultancy Portico Analytics. It "brings back a sense of nostalgia but with all the modern amenities." It's Toyota's turn this week. In Detroit, the automaker will reveal the long-anticipated return of the Toyota Supra, a sports car that gained a cult following among Generation X in the 1980s and 1990s. Stay connected: Sign up for our Cars newsletter The Supra fizzled out more than 20 years ago. But retro is cool again, so the Supra is getting a second shot. Toyota joins a crowded party: Ford The Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck is making a comeback this year. Discontinued less than a decade ago in the U.S., it actually never went away in certain foreign markets. Now, Ford needs a midsize offering as Americans salivate over pickups of all stripes. Next up: The Ford Bronco SUV is heading to dealerships as a 2020 model. Ford is seeking to recapture the intensely loyal following the Bronco had before the O.J. Simpson chase basically forced the company to discontinue the nameplate in the 1990s. Jeep Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which owns the Jeep brand, is reviving the Jeep Gladiator pickup this year. The new Gladiator, which was originally sold in the 1960s, debuted in a show-stopping reveal at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Like the Ranger, it's aiming for the midsize pickup segment. Honda Honda plans to begin selling the Honda Passport SUV later this year. It's a remake of the Passport SUV sold in the 1990s, which was originally a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo "with some minor modifications," according to Autotrader. Chevy General Motors weeks ago began selling a new SUV called the Chevy Blazer, which takes inspiration from several models of old, including the Chevy TrailBlazer, which faded out about a decade ago. There are multiple reasons for automakers to revive older vehicles. They include: Cheaper than making it from scratch Automakers typically retain trademarks for discontinued models. And they may not have to spend as much on marketing. "They have the benefit of being recognized model names that the automakers already own," said Joe Wiesenfelder, executive editor of Cars.com. "Lo and behold they had these already paid for. So they can whip them out and use them." They generate buzz Just like the entertainment industry loves franchises and sequels, the built-in fan base for past vehicles makes them buzzworthy. "It's easier sometimes to bring back an old nameplate and build on the awareness and the positive reaction," said Stephanie Brinley, auto analyst at IHS Markit. Nostalgia sells Quite simply, retro is in. Older drivers have fond memories of cars from days gone by. And younger consumers often view long-gone brands as authentic. Many of these vehicles "transcend generations," said Jonathan Klinger, vice president of public relations at classic-car insurer Hagerty. "It's fun to look back at different eras." But while nostalgia sells, it's not a guarantee of success. Tinkering with vehicles from the past can be risky. "When you go ahead and bring one of those nameplates back, there’s also tremendous pressure to get the products right and make sure it matches the expectations people have from their memory," Brinley said. "It certainly has to resonate." For example, the Pontiac GTO flopped after GM revived it in 2004, about three decades after it ended its first run. The muscle car didn't have the inspiring design of its ancestor, and it was swiftly discontinued. What's ironic about the trend is that cars typically get discontinued because people lose interest the first time around. For example, GM and Ford recently announced plans to kill several long-running models, including the Chevy Impala and Ford Taurus, as many Americans have lost interest in passenger cars. This isn't the first time the Taurus has died. It was dropped in the early 2000s, only to be revived under a new regime at Ford. So if absence truly makes the heart grow fonder, perhaps the grave is only a temporary destination. Start the day smarter:Get USA TODAY's Daily Briefing in your inbox every morning Follow USA TODAY reporter Nathan Bomey on Twitter @NathanBomey.<doc-sep>The Edge ST won't be the only SUV from Ford Performance. Meet the 2020 Explorer ST, a 400-hp family hauler based on the new, sixth-generation Explorer. It makes its debut alongside the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 at the Detroit Auto Show today. While its styling may be evolutionary, the Explorer is actually all new for the 2020 model year. It rides on a new rear-wheel drive platform shared with the new Lincoln Aviator, and Ford developed it with an ST variant in mind from the outset. The Explorer ST gets the company's 3.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6, which makes 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque in this application. It's the same base engine as the Aviator, though that truck is also offered as a hybrid with 450 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque. Standard, the Explorer ST gets all-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic gearbox. Ford will also offer an ST Street Pack and an ST Track Pack which come with 21-inch wheels and upgraded brakes with red-painted calipers. We struggle to imagine anyone taking an Explorer ST on track, but who knows? Stranger things have happened. Of course, there are all the requisite visual changes inside and out, too, including black trim and lots of Ford Performance and ST badges. Ford's a little mum on mechanical details, though it does say the Explorer ST will max out at 143 mph. We'll try and get a little more from the automaker later today. Undoubtedly, the Explorer ST is not as exciting as the new GT500, but thanks to its new, rear-drive platform, we're going to keep an open mind. At the very least, it'll be a quick machine to haul around your family which doesn't cost nearly as much as a BMW X5 M or a Porsche Cayenne. And if Ford Performance SUV sales help fund the development of more fast Mustangs, F-150s and Rangers, then we're all for an Explorer ST. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>
This is the last year the Detroit Auto Show will be held in the winter, and it was supposed to be a blowout. Some hotly anticipated cars were expected to make their debut in Detroit, and while some did, there were some notable exceptions. Let's take a look. Ford Bronco Two years after it was first teased, a number of rumors pointed to a 2019 Detroit Auto Show debut for Ford's burly Bronco revival. Alas, it never came, which leaves us wanting for the body-on-frame SUV with no discernible end in sight. At first, a leaked photo from a dealer meeting in November was believed to give us our first hint at the Bronco. However, it turns out that picture more likely teased the smaller "Baby Bronco" that's expected to launch after the Bronco. However, we won't have to wait for too much longer. Ford said that it intends to unveil the Bronco within the next 24 months, one of five vehicles showing up in that time frame. In the meantime, perhaps a brand new first-generation Bronco might interest you? The mid-engine Corvette The vehicle that Car and Driver has been anticipating for decades is nearly upon us, as a bevy of spy shots have more or less proven the existence of the mid-engine Corvette, even if Chevrolet still won't admit it exists. After just about every rumor pointed to a Detroit debut, a late-breaking report in December claimed Chevy had to push the debut back. According to the report, gremlins required a complete reengineering of the electrical system. Credit where it's due to Chevrolet for not just half-assing a fix and doing it right. Now, it's believed that the mid-engine Corvette will reveal itself to the public around the New York Auto Show. Whether it comes to New York in April or debuts at a separate, offsite event around that time is still up in the air, but rest assured, it's almost here. Almost. Enlarge Image Andrew Krok/Roadshow Audi, BMW and Mercedes Stepping foot into Cobo Center this year felt weird, because of three notable exceptions. Audi, BMW and Mercedes all chose to skip the Detroit show for a variety of reasons including money and product cadence. Other automakers have stepped in to fill the gaps, but it still feels like a very empty show. It's not hard to understand why automakers skip shows. Their stages are incredibly complex, and they can cost in excess of $10 million to put together. Some can be used again at other shows, but it's still a massive upfront expense. There's also the matter of cadence -- some automakers won't have anything to show off to the media or the public that they haven't already seen, which is another common reason to skip a show. There's also the matter of sharing the spotlight. Multiple big cars debut at each auto show, forcing automakers to attempt to grab a sliver of attention from a crowd faced with a lot of distractions. Hosting an offsite event at a separate date allows the entire news cycle to focus on that car, cutting through the noise. Cadillac EV Concept While it did make its digital debut in Detroit, Cadillac's unexpected EV crossover concept never made it to the show. Heck, it hasn't even made an in-person apperance yet -- it was only teased via an image on a display. Nevertheless, it's one of the coolest concepts to make its way to the Motor City. It previews Cadillac's shift to a premier EV brand within GM's hierarchy. We don't know a whole lot about it yet, but we do know that it will ride atop a new electric vehicle platform that can accommodate front-, rear- or all-wheel drive. Cadillac did have an actual debut in Detroit, the XT6 three-row SUV, but it didn't have the wildly styled nature of the concept that we only hope will show up as an actual vehicle soon. Cadillac Detroit Auto Show: Check out all the latest reveals. Concept cars: Dig concepts? Check 'em all out here.