Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Where It All Started: The Mustang 1 Concept - Ford Mustang Countdown | Ford.com



See where Ford Mustang heritage was born. Ford discusses the Mustang 1 Concept, its inspiration, the passion surrounding it and how it became reality

Saturday, June 27, 2015

3000 Series Camper Shell Truck Rack



Gary shows us the Rack-it Series 3000 Truck Rack for camper shells and truck caps and the unique features of this style of rack. This is still the strong rack that Rack-it customers have come to rely on.

See more about Rack-it Truck Racks at http://www.Rackitinc.com

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

2015 Further with Ford Keynote



Ford Motor Company today announces the next phase of its Ford Smart Mobility plan – moving from research to the start of implementation, including new strategic areas of focus, new pilot programs and new mobility product experiments.

Ford Smart Mobility is the company’s plan to deliver the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Ford introduced the plan in January, along with 25 experiments aimed at better understanding consumers’ mobility needs around the globe.

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Pest Control Truck Cap Changes the Game



Mike Soich of Knapheide Manufacturing shows off a new Knapheide and SnugTop collaboration that brings Knapheide's KnapKap truck topper program from steel only to choices of steel, aluminum and fiberglass, and all can be ordered directly through Knapheide.

In this case, Mike is showing off a Pest Control turn-key package that includes hose reel, tank, pump, lockable chemical storage, easy rear access with back up camera, HD 500 lb. capacity rack by Prime Design with hydraulic drop down assist. This one also sports the new Sortimo HD drawer unit with two drawers to show them off.

This is the Ultra Cab Hight Utility model with several options packaged for the Pest Control industry. See more of the standard and optional features of this new product from Knapheide and their partnership with SnugTop at http://www.knapheide.com

Thursday, June 18, 2015

The Service Side of Roush Cleantech Alternative Fuel Vehicles



Tom Hopkins, Service Director with Roush Cleantech talks with Joe Hughes about the servicing of the Roush Cleantech alternative fuel product line. Their attention to detail in the service arena creates confidence in the product, the dealer and the after sale service aspect of the ownership of their autogas products.

Monday, June 15, 2015

Those Power Chords Scream great MPG | 2015 Ford Focus



Glam Rockers are on the road constantly, so naturally they’re looking for good gas mileage. Does the 2015 Ford Focus rock out more for rock ‘n’ rollers? Watch Dr. Genevieve St. Jermaine’s experiment to find out.

Friday, June 12, 2015

Revolutionizing EcoBoost Engine Technology



Can you imagine an engine turbine that can spin faster than a jet liner’s at your beck and call? No need to imagine it. We’ve made it a reality.

With 248,000 RPM, a 1.0L EcoBoost engine compressor turbine can exceed turbine engine revolutions on jet liners without the bulk or the weight. We don’t call EcoBoosts small but mighty just because!

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Vendor Spotlight: Magna


We are the most diversified automotive supplier in the world. We design, develop and manufacture automotive systems, assemblies, modules and components, and engineer and assemble complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of cars and light trucks in our three geographic segments - North America, Europe, and Rest of World (primarily Asia, South America and Africa).

Our capabilities include the design, engineering, testing and manufacture of automotive interior systems; seating systems; closure systems; metal body & chassis systems; mirror systems; exterior systems; roof systems; electronic systems; powertrain systems as well as complete vehicle engineering and assembly.

We have 313 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries on five continents as of Q4 2012.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

No Strings Attached | 2015 Ford Trends



Ford Futurist Sheryl Connelly dives into the “No Strings Attached” trend and helps clarify how brands like Ford are adapting to the consumer shift.

While many people think collaborative consumption and the share economy are driven by altruism, they are also driven by personal benefits like freedom from responsibility and maintenance. And in a world where innovation is moving so rapidly, no one wants to be stuck with what’s quickly outdated. To satisfy financially-constrained and commitment-phobic cultures, more and more platforms are emerging to let us try out experiences and goods without putting much, if anything, down.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Sounds of the Shelby GT350R



The all-new 5.2-liter V8 found in the Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang has a unique, delicious engine note that will soon be terrorizing tracks around the country.