The New American Road: A Ford Documentary

This is the story of Ford – the man – the company – and, importantly, a band of revolutionaries that are “betting it all” – defying all the odds – and in doing so, are re-establishing American automotive leadership, and reinventing the world’s automobiles for the 21st Century.

David Cook – American Idol Extra – Top 6 – Behind The Scenes

Behind the scenes of Ford Commercial Shoot from American Idol Extra.

CNN- Lou Dobbs Outs Those Involved in N. American Union

A Lou Dobbs North American Union Update – Here is a short list of the government agencies and private corporations involved in the creation of the North American Union and the destruction of the this country: Agencies: 1. Commerce Department 2. Transportation Dept. 3. Labor Dept. 4. National Security Council Corporations: 1. Merck 2. Federal Express 3. General Motors 4. Ford 5. United Parcel Service (UPS) 6. Lockheed Martin Rememeber these names and I recommend not doing any business with them because of their greedy crusade to destory this country.

Cadillac CTS – An American Sports Sedan

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By Dan Scanlan
MyCarData


Cadillac has tried to make us believe its America’s BMW.

It all began with the Catera in 1999, a German Opel-cum-Cadillac that was nice, but it weren’t no Bimmer. Caddy tried again in 2002 with another “small” Cadillac – the 15.8-foot, 3,500-pound CTS, a compact sedan with a stealth fighter faceted look thanks to Cadillac’s “Art and Science” approach to design. With rear-wheel-drive and a suspension tuned by engineers after hundreds of laps on a famous German Nurburgring, it came closer to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series, Infiniti and Lexus mid-size sport sedans. It was, however, let down with a low-rent plastic interior and a 220-hp V-6 that wasn’t as peppy as the competition’s.

Now comes the second coming of the CTS, joined by a 556-hp CTS-V, a CTS Sport Wagon and a CTS Coupe. Sounds like a nice collection to beat the Bimmer.

*CTS cuteness ? The second-generation CTS retains the last one’s wheelbase, but is 1.5 inches longer and two inches wider than the first. Using the super-long Cadillac Sixteen concept of a few years ago as its design inspiration, the new car has a lower, more chiseled look that starts with the definitively V-ed two-tiered gray grill, with chrome accent on top down to the serious lower air dam and splitter with chrome-encased fog lamps and brake duct intakes. The stacked headlights are squared-off slashes with LEDs on the sides, the projector beams on the bottom angling into turns. The fenders are sculpted, a longer, leaner look accented by functional chrome side air extractors. The rising beltline gives the car an accentuated wedge profile that meshes well with the angular C-pillar. Gentle tailfins end with vertical LED taillights, a classic throwback to 60′s Caddys. Three-inch chromed exhaust outlets and a rear spoiler that is also the LED-lit third brake light add to the mix. It still looks great a few years into its run, made even better by the Performance Package’s 19-inch lower profile Continental rubber on 14-spoke alloy wheels. Neighbors liked the look, one with a first-gen CTS asking to trade keys.

*Caddy comfy ? The first-generation CTS had a monolithic plastic center stack, cheap-feeling knobs and an overall lack of sophistication. The new Ebony interior, with accents of wood on the dash, flanking the center console and the top of the three-spoke steering wheel, are as sophisticated as the hand-cut padded pseudo-leather with French stitching on the upper instrument panel, door inserts, seats and shifter boot. Chrome rings the 160-mph speedometer dead center, 8,000-rpm tach and gas/temperature/voltage that flank it, a simple-looking trip computer display under the speedometer’s orange needle that also offers a big digital speedo. The three-spoke steering wheel tilts and telescopes, with stereo, cruise and voice command buttons in the upper spokes. Nice touch borrowed from some Euro-sedans ? white LED ambient lighting along the dash looks nice at night.

The V-shaped center stack is the Caddy’s magic box. Leave the satellite navigation screen retracted, and its top 2 inches display radio station name, song title, artist, touch-screen preset buttons and outside temperature. Power it up, and the full touch screen is accessible to access AM, FM or CD functions as well as XM Satellite Radio and real-time XM Traffic and XM Weather. An accident or construction ahead? A voice alerts you to it ahead of time. You can download CDs, MP3s and sound files into the 40-gigabyte hard drive for playback later, “pause” a radio broadcast for up to 60 minutes, then listen later, or plug in an iPod via a USB charger/audio input cable in the center console under the armrest and operate it from the steering wheel controls, playlists on the touch screen. A very good 10-speaker, 500-watt Bose surround sound stereo system delivers the tunes, while a dual-zone climate-control system delivers the cool, voice command helping, but not as good in response as Japanese competition. Driver and passenger temperature, vent position and seat cooling/heater buttons flank the shifter, with a cup holder nearby. The leather and suede Recaro bucket seats, with 10-way power adjustment and power lumbar, were superbly comfortable, with great side support via upper and lower power bolsters and two-position memory. Back seat room is actually quite good for two adults, but the door opening is smaller than I would like and the rear seats don’t fold due some changes in the car with the Performance package. The 13.6-cubic-foot trunk is wide and flat with a cargo net, a ski pass-through for skinny objects. And good news/bad news ? there is no spare, only a pump with tire sealant canister. We had a flat, and the sealant worked like a dream.

*Caddy combustion ? The base CTS gets a 263-hp V-6. You can also whoop some Porsches with the CTS-V’s supercharged 556-hp V-8. We like the middle option ? our 1,600-mile-old test car’s 3.6-liter direct-injection V-6 with 304 hp hooked to the rear wheels (all-wheel drive optional) via a six-speed automatic transmission. It had V-8-like power as we hit 60 mph in a satisfying 6 seconds with precise shifts, shifter buttons behind the steering wheel and a sport shift setting. The exhaust note OK, but an Infiniti G37 has a better snarl and is a tick faster to 60. We saw an average 18-mpg.

The Performance package’s 19-inch wheels and rubber, plus sportier suspension, gave the car a taut, very controlled ride that only something like a BMW or Audi betters at the ultimate control end. With aluminum front control arms and multilink rear suspension, the CTS carved corners well, StabiliTrak reining in oversteer and understeer in aggressive driving, activating when the front end plowed a bit. The power steering was direct and well-weighted, the brakes solid in pedal feel and control, offering good stopping power with no fade. It’s crisp and comfortable, with good suspension control on all surfaces.

* CTS cost ? The base price is $41,565 with optional goodies adding the dollars: $2,865 performance luxury package with alarm, ambient lighting, heated/cooled seats, keyless access/remote start, rear park assist and Sapele wood trim; $2,000 performance tires with 19-inch alloy wheels, sport suspension, steering wheel-mounted shift buttons, performance brakes and cooling system; $2,800 Recaro bucket seats and metal pedals; $2,145 navigation system w/ Bose 5.1 Surround Sound , 40GB hard drive and XM Traffic; and $110 underhood appearance package. Comparison: a BMW 328i’s base price is about $4,000 more, but its 230-hp sparkles a bit more, as does its handling; a Mercedes-Benz E350 starts about $6,000 more, its 268-hp ditto.

Bottom line: The new CTS looks fantastic, drives very well, and is a delight to live in for a price less than the obvious competition. Yes, that competition drives with more brio, but the CTS stays in the pack. Can’t wait for the CTS-V!



Vehicle type – 5-passenger domestic luxury sports sedan

Base price – $41,565 ($52,390 as tested)

Engine type ? cast aluminum DOHC, 24-valve VVT V-6

Displacement ? 3.6-liter

Horsepower (net) ? 304 @ 6,400-rpm

Torque (lb-ft) ? 273 @ 5,200 rpm

Transmission ? 6-speed automatic w/sport shift

Wheelbase ? 113.4 inches

Overall length ? 191.6 inches

Overall width ? 72.5 inches

Height ? 58 inches

Front headroom ? 38.8 inches

Front legroom ? 42.4 inches

Rear headroom ? 37.2 inches

Rear legroom ? 35.9 inches

Cargo capacity ? 18 cu. ft.

Curb weight ? 3,845-lbs.

Fuel capacity -18 gallons

Mileage rating ? 18-mpg city/ 27-mpg highway

Last word ? A good rear-wheel-drive American sports sedan

American cars/trucks are unreliable,eh?

Yup,you bashing import fans can suck a fat dick… Wake up America!!! For 2008/2009- Chevy Silverado reliablity rating-4 and a half stars Ford F-150 reliablity rating-5 stars Dodge Ram reliablity rating-4 to 4 1/2 stars Chevy Malibu reliablity rating-5 stars Ford Fusion reliablity rating-5 stars Ect,Google this shit… Chevrolet Malibu-the highest-quality midsize sedan by JD Powers Both the Malibu and Ford Fusion scored better than the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. The most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Malibu gets 33 mpg on the highway, 2 mpg better than the best Honda Accord. The most fuel-efficient Ford Focus has the same highway fuel economy ratings as the most efficient Toyota Corolla. The most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Cobalt has the same city fuel economy and better highway fuel economy than the most efficient non-hybrid Honda Civic. A recent study by Edmunds.com found that the Chevrolet Aveo subcompact is the least expensive car to buy and operate. The independent JD Power Initial Quality Study scored Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Mercury, Pontiac and Lincoln brands’ overall quality as high as or higher than that of Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Nissan, Scion, Volkswagen and Volvo. JD Power rated the Chevrolet Malibu the highest-quality midsize sedan. Both the Malibu and Ford Fusion scored better than the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Go learn some shit before going to an import dealer… BUY AMERICAN!!! BUY AMERICAN!!! BUY AMERICAN!!! BUY AMERICAN!!! BUY AMERICAN …

Boulder Tribute – Ryan Ford – (Colorado Parkour, APEX Movement, American Parkour, The Tribe)

The past 4 years of my life were spent going to college at CU Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. It was a fantastic experience living there, but I never filmed much of my training there. I spent the last few months of my stay in Boulder this summer filming this video for a couple reasons. I did not make this video to show all my biggest, best, crazy stuff to impress you. Rather, I wanted to show everyone how beautiful Boulder, Colorado is but more importantly, I wanted to remember all the great times I had training in Boulder during my college years. Every clip in this video is significant in some kind of way, whether it was a funny bail I had, a mental barrier I overcame, a favorite place I trained at, or some other crazy story I experienced. Ask me about some of them and I may (or may not) tell you! I hope you all enjoy! www.apexmovement.com http www.americanparkour.com http

The end of the American Consumer and Bretton Woods

The socialist Republic of the United States TRUTH www.bloomberg.com Stimulus 2 www.boston.com consumers changing www.ft.com World cutts off US spending spree www.washtimes.com separate from the 700 billion dollar bail out, gov to spend 40 billion a month buying up sub-prime and alt-A debt. www.bloomberg.com The nationalization of banks in the socialist republic of the United States www.breitbart.com GM and Ford www.cnbc.com A run away inflation train, Jim Rogers www.cnbc.com

Happy 50th Anniversary American Honda!

Honda marked its first 50 years in America June 11, 2009, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959. “On behalf of the tens of thousands of Honda associates in America, past and present, we offer our deepest thanks to our customers for placing their trust in Honda over the past 50 years,” said American Honda President & CEO Tetsuo Iwamura. “Today, in the face of new challenges, including the preservation of our environment, we renew our commitment to exceed the expectations of our customers and society.” Starting in 1959, with the fuel-efficient Honda 50 motorcycle, to the newly launched 2010 Honda Insight gas-electric hybrid vehicle, Honda has introduced new technologies and business strategies that have shaped the industry and the growth of Honda, including: •First automaker to meet US Clean Air Act without a catalytic converter Civic CVCC (1974) •First vehicle to top US EPA list of most fuel efficient cars Civic (1977) •First Japanese automaker to build motorcycles (1979) and automobiles (1982) in America Marysville, Ohio* •First Japanese automaker to establish a luxury automobile brand — Acura (1986) •First mass produced gas electric hybrid car introduced in America — Insight (1999) ••First government-certified hydrogen fuel cell vehicle — FCX (2002) Honda has steadily expanded its US presence to encompass a broad range of products and operations. Today, Honda employs more than 27000 US …

Dirty Jobs’ Mike Rowe on Lamb Castration, PETA, and American Labor

Drawing on his experiences picking up roadkill, feeding swine, and castrating a lamb with his teeth, Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs, discusses how modern American culture belittles necessary labor. EG is the celebration of the American entertainment industry. Since 1984, Richard Saul Wurman has created extraordinary gatherings about learning and understanding. EG is a rich extension of these ideas – a conference that explores the attitude of understanding in music, film, television, radio, technology, advertising, gaming, interactivity and the web – The Entertainment Gathering Mike Rowe has had more jobs than you. In fact, Mike has had more jobs than anyone. As the creator and executive producer of Discovery Channels Emmy-nominated series Dirty Jobs With Mike Rowe, Mike has spent years traveling the country, working as an apprentice on more than 200 jobs that most people would go out of their way to avoid. From coal mining to roustabouting, maggot farming to sheep castrating, Mike has worked in just about every industry and filmed the show in almost every state, celebrating the hard-working Americans who make civilized life possible for the rest of us. On Labor Day 2008, Mike launched a Web site called mikeroweworks.com, where skilled labor and hard work are celebrated in the hope of calling attention to the steady decline in the trades and bolstering enrollment in trade schools and technical colleges. In addition to Dirty Jobs and his mikeroweworks …

American Honda’s 50th Anniversary – Honda Choir Version

Honda marked its first 50 years in America June 11, 2009, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959. “On behalf of the tens of thousands of Honda associates in America, past and present, we offer our deepest thanks to our customers for placing their trust in Honda over the past 50 years,” said American Honda President & CEO Tetsuo Iwamura. “Today, in the face of new challenges, including the preservation of our environment, we renew our commitment to exceed the expectations of our customers and society.” Starting in 1959, with the fuel-efficient Honda 50 motorcycle, to the newly launched 2010 Honda Insight gas-electric hybrid vehicle, Honda has introduced new technologies and business strategies that have shaped the industry and the growth of Honda, including: •First automaker to meet US Clean Air Act without a catalytic converter Civic CVCC (1974) •First vehicle to top US EPA list of most fuel efficient cars Civic (1977) •First Japanese automaker to build motorcycles (1979) and automobiles (1982) in America Marysville, Ohio* •First Japanese automaker to establish a luxury automobile brand — Acura (1986) •First mass produced gas electric hybrid car introduced in America — Insight (1999) ••First government-certified hydrogen fuel cell vehicle — FCX (2002) Honda has steadily expanded its US presence to encompass a broad range of products and operations. Today, Honda employs more than 27000 US …

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