Friday, June 30, 2006, posted by Jay Stevens at 7:53 PM


There is still hope for the electric cars.

For this year, during the 2006 G8 Summit, the participating countries in this great event would be using e4 electric cars, which are produced by Global Electric Motorcars, LLC.

One of the leaders who would be attending this event would be our very own US president. I just do hope he sees the fact that electric cars are very beneficial. And if he does, he might as well start on a campaign for manufacturers, like the Ford Motor Company, to start up production of electric cars for the US.

Electric Cars

Then after this, auto parts suppliers like Ford Parts Discount could start updating their collections with parts for electric cars so that all electric cars would stay in good condition and work well.

Indeed, with electric cars, there would be a world that would be less polluted for they do not actually emit anything. It is quiet and very efficient. And as per the price, GEM states that electric cars are also very affordable.

 



Friday, June 23, 2006, posted by Jay Stevens at 6:05 PM


Biodiesel is now being the focus of the Engine Manufacturers Association or the EMA. In fact, they have just released a test specification on such fuel. They would be seeing and checking just how blended biodiesel could actually perform if used on diesel engines of modern cars. They would be taking criteria such as engine performance, emissions, and durability into consideration.

Jed Mandel, the president of the mentioned organization states, “Engine manufacturers recognize that federal and state policy makers are evaluating the potential energy and air quality benefits that may be associated with the expanded use of high quality biodiesel fuel blends. However, before the nation moves to increase the biodiesel content of the diesel fuel supply, engine manufacturers and biodiesel producers must fully evaluate biodiesel fuels. The development of a test specification for a blended fuel with 20% biodiesel content is intended to jump start the testing and evaluation process.”

If I could simply stop using my car right now, I would. With the rate gas prices are going right now, I feel like one day I’d find that buying a liter of water would be much inexpensive than buying a liter of gas. Good thing, Ford Parts Discount offers very cheap parts which are durable and quality made. So at least that way, I’m taking the most out of my money.

I do certainly hope that everything works out smoothly for biodiesel. At least, that way, car owners do have a choice when it comes to their car’s fuel and energy sources.

 



Saturday, June 17, 2006, posted by Jay Stevens at 12:40 AM


If you are in the Washington area on the 22nd of June, you might want to stop by the AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety Symposium.

During this symposium, there would be new data presented to the public regarding data on teenage driving and their trends on crashes involving them. In fact, new data would also be announced regarding the difference between those teenagers who have been involved in crashes and those who have not. All these data has come from a study and research which has been validated through scientific methods.

If only I was available, I would definitely drop by. I do have my own teenager right now and I am certainly worried. As long as I still cannot stop his hormones, I might as well have to brace myself for those stunts that he may have to try out. And yes, I also would have to go to Ford Parts Discount. I know my car would be needing replacement parts with my teenager as the driver.

 



Friday, June 09, 2006, posted by Jay Stevens at 9:45 PM


Who does not know what the 2007 Shelby GT500 is? After all, it is one of the boldest Ford Mustangs every made. And yes, it also is the most powerful one.

And now, it would be making stops in 16 different cities in the United States this summer. So better be on the watch. For you might miss seeing this powerful machine.

Mark Fields is the President of the Ford Motor Company of America as well as the Executive Vice President of the company. He certainly had something to say about this. “The spirit of the new Shelby GT500 exemplifies our desire to aggressively design vehicles that excite and entice new customers, expand our image and pave our way forward. Across our product line, you will see bold vehicles and technologies that will take back the American road.”

That is something I’m looking forward to. I know my car would never look like a GT500. However, I can still make it perform well with the exemplary parts I have been getting from Ford Parts Discount. Maybe you can make your car speed just like the GT500 too.

 



Sunday, June 04, 2006, posted by Jay Stevens at 4:36 PM




Ford has reported that their fuel efficient cars are doing good. In fact, this is most probably because of the continuous rise of gas prices. With fuel-efficient cars, customers can surely save on gas. And this kind of trend has been showing in the sales for the Ford Motor Company.

The sales for the Ford Fusion and the Mercury Milan had almost doubled and at present it has accounted for more than 20 per cent of the whole sales of all Ford vehicles. George Pipas, the manager of Sales Analysis, says, “Along with the Fusion and Milan, the increase also includes Focus and Escape. Clearly, higher gas prices are increasing consumer demand to look at more fuel-efficient vehicles and powertrains.”

Meanwhile, auto parts dealers are also making sure that they help out consumer save money for gas. In fact, Ford Parts Discount has made sure that they products continually remain to be durable and very pocket-friendly.