Unique Chevy Silverado Models Heading to SEMA

Two customize Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck models are heading to 2007 SEMA Show this week in Las Vegas.

First off is the Chevrolet Country Music Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab inspired by the country music culture. Highlights of this model include:

- Makeshift stage with lighting and power for microphones and amplifiers
- Music-inspired graphics package
- Saddle-like aniline leather trim that with real wood accents
- guitar-style mother-of-pearl inlays
- Silverado 3500HD crew cab 4x4
- 6.6L Duramax diesel with six-speed Allison automatic transmission
- Custom aluminum wheels
- Music-theme exterior graphics
- HD trailering package
- Convertible performance stage
- Aniline leather interior
- Real wood trim accents
- Mother-of-pearl inlays
- Chrome grille
- Six-inch chrome tube steps
- Chrome hood louvers
- Overhead DVD player
- Chrome Cadillac Escalade outside mirrors

In addition, Chevrolet also showed its support and partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) with the launch of the Chevrolet Major League Baseball Silverado. This unique Chevrolet Silverado model takes design cues from our "national pastime". Highlights of the vehicle include:

- Power-lifting tonneau cover
- Wide-screen TV with Wii gaming console
- Silverado 1500 crew cab
- 6.0L V-8
- Multi-color, MLB-inspired paint scheme incorporating all team logos
- Bose Surround Sound system
- Leather-trimmed interior with baseball stitching, color and feel
- Ash wood (baseball bat material) trim
- Chrome mesh grille
- Twenty-two-inch chrome wheels
- Hard shell tonneau cover
- DVD headrest system
- Ground effects kit

Watch out for these two Chevy Silverado models at 2007 SEMA Show and wait for the availability of these vehicles.

2007 Ford Mustang: Specs and Features

If you are planning to purchase a new Ford vehicle model, try the 2007 Ford Mustang. I mean you can get more value from this model compared to the 2008 model year it is because the 2008 Mustang only received minor facelifts from the 2007 model.

Anyway, check out the specs and features of the 2007 Ford Mustang below. You might head onto the nearest Ford dealer showroom after reading this stuff.

POWERTRAIN/TECHNICAL FEATS
- 4.0-liter (4,009 cc) V6 front engine with 100.4 mm bore, 84.4 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
- Power: 210 HP (157 kW) SAE at 5,300 rpm; 240 ft lb (325 Nm) at 3,500 rpm
- Fuel economy: EPA highway (mpg): 28 and EPA city (mpg): 19
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
- Immobilizer
- Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
- Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
- beam rear suspension rigid with coil springs

EXTERIOR and AERODYNAMICS
- Body color front and rear bumpers
- Electric softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
- Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 187.6, overall width (inches): 73.9, overall height (inches): 55.7, wheelbase (inches): 107.1, front track (inches): 62.8, rear track (inches): 63 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 33.4
- Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
- Metallic paint
- Rear window with defogger
- Tinted glass on cabin
- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,477
- Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

INTERIOR, SAFETY, and SECURITY
- 12v power outlet: front and 2
- Air conditioning
- Fixed mast antenna
- Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 9.7
- Clock
- Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Cruise control
- Front seats cup holders fixed
- Door ajar warning
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
- Floor mats
- Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
- Bucket driver seat with height adjustment , bucket passenger seat
- 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Front seat center armrest
- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
- Illuminated entry system
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Remote power locks includes power windows
- Power steering
- Front power windows with two one-touch
- Front reading lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
- Two fixed bench/sports front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
- Rear view mirror
- Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
- Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
- Seating: four seats
- Four speaker(s)
- Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
- Tachometer
- Driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system

Ford Transit Gets New Improvements

Ford Motor Company's European arm (Ford of Europe) adds up a new engine variant for the Ford Transit van. Ford will continue providing customers with a practical and functional van for commercial use with the release of the new powertrain unit. This action is a part of the commercial vehicle program proposed by Ford of Europe. The Ford Transit van was recently named as the 2007 International Van of the Year and Ford aims to defend this title.

The new power unit, which is 3.2-litre five-cylinder in line Duratorq TDCi common rail diesel engine will be offered in the European market. The engine is capable of producing a maximum of 200 PS and pulls out 470 Nm amount of peak torque rotating between engine speeds of 1,700 and 2,500 rpm.

Using the turbo diesel common rail injection technology (TDCi), the engine boasts an impressive and smooth performance while offering low fuel consumption and low exhaust emissions. In fact, the engine already complies with the European Stage IV Emissions standards. A Durashift 6-speed manual transmission completes the powertrain package for the Ford Transit van.

According to Simon Palmer, Powertrain Programme Manager for the Ford Transit:
"The new addition of the 3.2-litre 200 PS Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder engine to the Transit powertrain line-up adds further versatility to the Transit range. Combined with the upgraded transmission long-haul driving, towing capabilities and overall driving quality are all significantly enhanced. With one of the largest capacity engines in its class, the new 200 PS delivers more power than any of its two tonne segment key competitors."

"Many of our customers told us they needed a more powerful engine for their long-haul deliveries, and our new 200 PS Duratorq TDCi engine is bound to impress both in terms of performance and efficiency," said Henrik Nenzen, Director Commercial Vehicles, Marketing Sales & Service, Ford of Europe.

Meanwhile, other new features of the Ford Transit van include new front bumper, new bumper beam, new heat shields, modified grille opening panel, newly designed front grille, modified air intake, and a new exhaust system and cooling system. Ford also offers standardized features like the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Active Yaw Control (AYC), Roll Over Mitigation (ROM), Roll Movement Intervention (RMI) and Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA). Anti lock braking system (ABS), Load Adaptive Control (LAC), and Hill Launch Assist (HLA).

In addition, Ford of Europe also improved the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) capability
of the popular Ford Transit. This allows the van to achieve a higher payload capacity, thanks to the van's strengthened front and rear axles.