Ford Motor Company will begin exporting additional automotive products and transmission parts to China, thanks to agreements signed in Washington, D.C., today. The total value of the pact is estimated to be more than $800 million. In one of the company’s largest export agreements, Ford will sell more than 30,000 North American-built vehicles in China, starting in 2009. Ford also will begin supplying transmission components and parts this year to its passenger car joint venture in China – Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd.
Attention all you GearheadZ out there! Due to the overwhelming popularity of Stacey David's GearZ, SPEED TV recently announced their first marathon airing of GearZ on Sunday, July 6th beginning at 10:30 A.M. EST, and running through 3:30 P.M. with 11 back to back episodes! For those of you who can't get enough of Stacey's affable personality, and easy to understand, hands-on approach to everything automotive, this marathon's for you! Whether you're a novice, a weekend tinkerer or a high-end automotive restorer, end your fourth of July weekend with Stacey, and get ready to go out and build something!
General Motors has also announced this morning that two more shifts will be eliminated from two Michigan factories which produce the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra model pickup trucks. The two factories affected are located in Pontiac and Flint, Michigan. GM spokesman Tony Sapienza commented in an interview, "Before the strike at American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., the Flint plant was running three shifts and Pontiac running two...It's market demand". Hopefully market demand will come back sooner than later. Reported by Detroit News.
It is that time again! STILLEN is excited to invite all Nissan and Infiniti owners to attend our annual Customer Appreciation day. We have been holding these events for over 10 years and each year it gets bigger and bigger. Last year we had nearly 800 customized cars and trucks in attendance. In the past we have shut down 250 yards of Airway Avenue in front of our headquarters. This year, we have gone to the city of Costa Mesa and extended that an additional 100 yards, over 3 football fields long, plus our parking lot full of Nissan and Infiniti Trucks, SUVs and cars. Make sure you get here early, we are opening the outside lot first and once space is gone, you'll have to search for parking outside of the event.
Earth Day (April 22) is a time to reflect on what society is doing to address climate change and energy security, and a reminder that preserving the earth is the responsibility of all who use it. As part of Ford Motor Company’s commitment to do its part, the company is dramatically improving the efficiency of its manufacturing operations worldwide and increasing the use of renewable or “green” energy sources.
The following video was developed by Ford and BFTrules.com, as a collaboration to promote their Built Ford Tough ad campaign and slogan. The "BFT" team, seeks out individuals that are violating their code of conduct, and in this episode, CASE #073- FANCY COFFEE INFRACTION, the "BFT" team intercepts a Super Duty owner with "Fancy coffee", which is number six in their code of conduct- No Fancy Coffee.
Fab Fours Inc. are now offering a rear bumper assembly for the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The rear off road bumper is built with a tire carrier, and features a stylish appearance, with integrated D-ring mounts.
Mopar is now making it easier for Jeep customers to modify their future vehicle, using their computerized ordering system called EASy, which stands for Electronic Accessory System.
LeBra now offers its superb fit and protection capabilities "rolled-up" into a new soft tonneau cover. The LeBra Roll-Up is a customized, top-mounting tonneau that is operated much like a spool. To access the bed, simply roll the tonneau up and securely fasten it into place with an integrated buckle strap. Cargo is covered by rolling the tonneau out and securing it using a Velcro fastening system and spring-loaded latches.
Baja Designs Inc has announced the release of their Single Fuego Light Mounting Clamp and the Fuego A-Pillar Mount. These newest additions to the Soltek line of Fuego accessories, make installation of Baja Designs' popular 4” light even easier. "These new Mounting Clamps allow you to install the 4" Fuego light almost anywhere on your vehicle," said Deanne Moore, CEO of Baja Designs. "These two-piece lightweight billet aluminum clamps totally eliminate the hassle of welding and allow for painless installation or removal."
DiamondBack Truck Covers ATV Solutions offer complete truck bed systems for the ATV enthusiast now including a new Short Bed Extension Kit for the ATV Solutions System.
The new Short Bed Extension Kit includes a redesigned bed extender. Made of 2’ x .125” square steel tubing (rather than round), the extender can be installed by one person. The new receiver-slotted bracket means no more sliding a pipe through a bracket – simply set the end of the bar into the receiver, drop the bar in, pin it, and you’re done. Click "full story" for more details.
