This year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit was different than a lot of the auto shows before it. There was tons of positive energy, a lot of great announcements, and a focus on performance over green technologies.

For the 2017 model year, Ford is introducing a new Raptor that is powered by an entirely different engine. Under the hood of the new Raptor is a 3.5L turbocharged EcoBoost V6.

The 2017 Ford Raptor, announced at this year's North American International Auto Show, has some firsts for both the Raptor and the Ford Motor Company itself.

The 2017 Ford Raptor, announced at this year's North American International Auto Show, has some firsts for both the Raptor and the Ford Motor Company itself.

I don't believe that the V8 gasoline engine in Ford products is long for this world.

I don't believe that the V8 gasoline engine in Ford products is long for this world.

We saw the brand new Ford GT, the race-ready Ford Shelby GT350R, and the 2017 Ford Raptor. They all had one thing in common; they were all painted Liquid Blue. But, you probably won't be able to get that color.