Wednesday, May 30, 2012

HS 300 Rear Obstacle Detection - Hindsight 20-20


Mike goes over the HS 300 Obstacle detection system from Hindsight 20-20. This offers a great solution for commerical truck customers to focus on the mirrors and listen to this device in order to avoid colllision with obstacles while in reverse. See more at http://www.hindsight20-20.com or call 800-326-6949 for more information.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Ron DuPratt Ford Sponsors Mustang Club Car Show


This great event was sponsored by the Golden Hills Mustang Club and also one of our own, Ron DuPratt Ford in Dixon CA, led by Bill Stephenson. The Suisun City Marina is a perfect venue for this event as well and below is a slide show with just a few shots of some of the awesome cars and trucks on display.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

SPX Hydraulic Technologies - Stone Product Line


Scott goes over a great hydraulic power unit operate various applications. See more at www.spxhydraulictechnologies.com or call and talk to Tom (District Sales Manager) at 513-335-5363

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Welding Body - Warner Truck Body NTEA 2012


Charles Brnadic goes over a Ford F500 with a custom Welder's body at The Work Truck Show 2012 in Indianapolis. See more at http://www.warnerbodies.com or call at 317-773-2100.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Go Further with Ford


What does it mean to Go Further? For a car company it means offering vehicles with innovative technologies, plug-in hybrids and EcoBoost® engines that combine power and efficiency. If you were offering a new car in today's crowded market, you'd do all this to go further.

Learn more at http://www.gofurther.com

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Royal Truck: 8-Foot Utility Service Body Truck


Pictured above is a 98" Long Utility Body 40" High with Vertical Door Arrangement and Open Top Compartments and Optional Over-Cab Rack on a 56" C.A. Single Rear Wheel Truck. Standard features include open top lids covered with aluminum diamond plate, stainless steel tailgate guard and heavy duty Class III recessed rear bumper. For 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks with single rear wheels - 56" Cab to Axle.
40-VO-108 Available for single rear wheel, 60" Cab to Axle

Royal Standard Features List:

  • Three (3) Year Limited Warranty
  • Spring-Loaded Door Checks?
  • Aluminum Diamond Plate on Top Lids
  • Polished Aluminum Front Gravel Guard
  • Undergate Supported Tailgate
  • Zinc-Plated Door Lock Rods
  • Rain Gutter Above All Doors
  • Dual Rotary Latches For Top Lids (Royal Exclusive!)
  • Rivet Free Stainless Steel Door Pockets (Royal Exclusive!)
  • Lock in Place Adjustable Shelving
  • Undergate Supported Tailgate
  • Fully Gasketed Open Top Compartments
  • Double Paneled Galvanized Steel Dividers
  • New and Improved Weather Sealing on Side Doors
  • Vertical or Horizontal Layout
  • Choice of 33" or 40" High Body
  • Extra Wide 7" Step Bumper
  • Bed Area is a Full 49" x 98"
  • Kick Plate Mounted Tail Lights
  • Royal Quality built in
  • (40-VO-98)

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Biggest Little Car Show In Downtown Suisun City Today


The only thing we like better than a car show is a truck show! This great event is in it's 28th year and includes plenty of Mustangs, but has so much more including many classic trucks. If it's Ford, it might be there. See Hot Rods, T-Buckets, Classic Pickups, Cars From the 30s, 40s, 50, 60s, 70, 80s, 90s and more. This event is sponsored by the Golden Hills Mustang Club and also one of our own, Ron DuPratt Ford in Dixon CA. The show is going on now through 3pm today!

Friday, May 18, 2012

Weather Guard Storage Solutions - NTEA Show 2012



Jeff Kotz goes over some great storage solutions available from Weather Guard. This was shot at the NTEA show in Indianapolis March 2012. See more at http://www.weatherguard.com

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Flat Out!


The stages on the final day of Oregon Trail are the high horsepower stages. Ed McNelly and the Fiesta R2 may not have the 300hp of Dillon Van Way's Ford EcoBoost Fiesta, but "Fast Eddie" leaves nothing behind as he tackles Stage 14 Starveout III in his Team O'Neil Motorsports entry.

Enjoy the Fiesta R2 flat out on course at Oregon Trail Rally.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Neff Keeps JFR Win Streak Alive


Mike Neff, driver and crew chief of the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang, kept the winning streak alive for John Force Racing taking the sixth win of the season in the Funny Car event at the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals for the NHRA Full Throttle Series.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Drivers in the U.S. can now place their order for the new Ford Focus ST



DEARBORN, Mich., May 1, 2012 – Drivers in the U.S. can now place their order for the new Ford Focus ST, a high-performance hatchback that will offer exhilarating performance and handling, a distinctive interior and muscular exterior design.
Focus ST, Ford’s first global performance car, will integrate a collection of advanced and sport-oriented technologies previously unavailable to North American customers. The combination of these technologies into a refined yet high-performance sport compact will elevate the category and further cement Focus as the most complete compact car range sold in North America.
Customers interested in Focus ST build and pricing options should visit:http://www.ford.com/cars/focus/focusst/.
Among the more visible options will be the Tangerine Scream metallic color that will be offered exclusively on the Focus ST as well as race-inspired Recaro® seats with matching color accents.
Ford is offering drivers who preorder a 2013 Focus ST the GoPro® HD Hero2 Motorsports Edition camera pack upon delivery. Already a staple in the motorsports and action sport communities, a GoPro is the ideal camera to capture a spirited drive or Focus ST track day. The first 1000 Pre-sale orders placed between May 1st and August 20th are eligible for the GoPro HD Hero2 Camera System.  Cameras will be sent after vehicle delivery
“We recognize Focus ST customers are very social in nature and will love having the right tool to share their amazing drive experiences,” said Lisa Schoder, Ford Focus ST Marketing manager. “I look forward to seeing videos of the Focus ST taking on some great roads across the U.S.
“Some cars in this category are entertaining on the track, but much less practical for daily driving,” Schoder added. “We think we’ve hit the perfect balance between pure driving exhilaration and everyday livability with this car.
“In terms of athletics, the Focus ST is a gold-medal decathlete,” she said. “You can easily live with the car every day; when the time comes to really drive it; very few will be left wanting.”
Performance EcoBoost
The heart of the Focus ST is a reworked EcoBoost® 2.0-liter engine massaged for very sporting throttle input responsiveness, strong off-idle power and a broad torque curve. The engine produces 252 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque.
“The power delivery has no weak spots, there’s no way to be left flat-footed,” Schoder said. “At the same time, drivers wanting to spin this motor into the upper octaves will be rewarded.”
To enhance the full experience for the driver, Focus ST is equipped with a sound symposer box that enriches the natural sounds of the motor by capturing internal engine oscillations and piping them through the interior under throttle. In part-throttle driving, the car’s power is felt more than heard; under full throttle, the engine music is naturally amplified through the symposer box.
Power, torque and engine notes are even more impressive in the context of its efficiency. Official EPA figures are not yet available, but Schoder said she expects exceptional fuel economy for Focus ST, especially for this class.
World-class chassis technology
The unique sport suspension combines several technologies never before seen. Designed to give drivers enhanced agility on winding roads while still inspiring high-speed confidence, the variable-ratio steering rack makes steering less sensitive on the straightaways but increases sensitivity at the corners. It can also help drivers at slow speeds, like when maneuvering into a tight parking spot.
The electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) on Focus ST is enhanced with torque steer compensation. More aggressive tuning of the torque steer compensation allows drivers to accelerate while still maintaining grip on roads with uneven surfaces. The system detects the torque steer those conditions can create and counteracts the effect to help the driver feel in complete control.
Advancing the state of the sport compact art
Focus ST will offer Recaro sport seats, unique 18-inch Y-spoke ST wheels, dual-zone climate control, Xenon headlights and leather appointments throughout the cabin. Its superior chassis rigidity aids the suspension in providing a firm, but quiet and controlled ride. The instrument cluster features ST-unique sport gauges with red needle pointers to monitor turbo boost, oil pressure and oil temperature levels.
Advanced technology such as available SYNC® with MyFord Touch® will also be available for Focus ST, along with a Sony® Audio System, HD Radio and 10-speaker surround sound.
More information regarding Focus ST can be found at http://www.ford.com/cars/focus/focusst/ or or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFordST.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

MyFord Touch Performance Upgrade: Enhanced navigation capabilities


Tech journalist, Paul Hochman and Ford Product Development Manager, Gary Jablonski, discuss enhancements made to the navigation system, particularly the advancements made to the map graphics.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

All-new Ranger - Tames the World


The all-new Ranger is the perfect mix of tough and smart. As a tough 4x4, it turns a river into a muddy puddle, a desert into a sandpit and crossing a dense jungle into a Sunday afternoon drive. As a smart 4x4, it has a luxurious interior, with high quality, durable materials and generous legroom. This makes it ideal for both family adventures and taming the world of work.

To find out more visit www.ford.co.uk/Ranger

Friday, May 4, 2012

BLOOPERS: Carl Edwards Had Some Fun Shooting The New 2013 Taurus Ads


The new 2013 Ford Taurus is no laughing matter. However, these outtakes from Carl Edwards and nine Ford engineers are.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

A Very Special Mustang Greeting


On April 17, 1964, the Ford Mustang was born. Now 48 years later, to commemorate this special day, we're taking the opportunity to wish a happy birthday to all of our Mustang fans who share April 17 as a birthday.