The Latest Mercedes Car Technology by Jenny McLane

The Latest Mercedes Car Technology by Jenny McLane

The Latest Mercedes Car Technology

Automobiles have become normal fixtures in our lives, and they will continue to be our daily companions in the decades to come. Since its earlier days, innovations on automobile technology have been continuous. Engineers and manufacturers have sought to give the public improved performance, more comfortable features and safer cars. And this goal continues up to now and the process has even become more meticulous as car buyers have started to become more specific about what they want from their cars.

In this high-tech, computer-driven world car makers are striving to produce the best technologies to make their cars safer and more enjoyable to drive. Mercedes leads the pack in engineering technology as it has managed to feature in its vehicles some of the most precise, up-to-date and excellent quality car parts, accessories, safety features and entertainment systems. But not to be outdone, Mercedes still continues on its quest to give its patrons nothing but the best. Below is a list of the up and coming state of the art features engineered by Mercedes.

Latest Mercedes technology that will be used in its future cars:

1) Safety systems with radar and cameras that watch out for danger as you drive. These safety equipment will be able to warn you of imminent danger by using advance mathematics to calculate the possibilities and the chances of danger occurring. This will be the futures way of fortune telling!

2) Keyless entry is already being used on other vehicles like the Cadillac, Infinity and BMW models, Mercedes on the other hand is on its way to using a credit card style system which will replace car keys in the near tomorrow. That will make for lighter pockets!

3) Highly improved navigation console systems that includes computer-like screens on the dash, global positioning satellite and on board DVDs which can easily flash directions, maps, vital information on businesses like hotels, hospitals etc will be installed in every Mercedes. Getting lost will be a lot harder with these in your car!

4) Wi-Fi hook-ups in almost every vehicle will provide weather, news, and other information. Long trips wont be the same with these kinds of entertainment on board!

5) Various parts of the vehicle will be connected to a computer program which will be able to store relevant data to aid dealers, manufacturers and your mechanic in diagnosing the problem. With a handy cellular phone or laptop, you can transfer the data to the Internet and get a long-distance troubleshoot for your Mercedes. New technologies such as these, nothing IS impossible!

6) 40 Volt Electrical Systems will be a standard feature on the Mercedes which will allow for more electrical equipments to be brought into the vehicle.

7) Voice prompts allows you to talk to your car and command it to operate various basic functions such as locating a radios station. This technology is already used in certain BMWs, Jaguar, Lexus and Mercedes models and will continue to be used and adapted as standard features on all trims and models.

8) Electronically controlled pedals, already used by Mercedes, will be installed in more of its vehicles. It sends an electronic signal rather than set the brake or accelerator in motion through physical contact which allows a split-second action.

9) Programmable Mercedes vehicles will arrive in the foreseeable future. It allows the driver to choose the type of vehicle to drive and uses electronics to adjust his Mercedes according to his personal preference like lowering or raising ground clearance for varied ground effects. The choice between sporty and luxurious, stylish and chic has never been easier!

With these technological breakthroughs, you need an auto parts store that updates its stocks along with the non-stop evolution of the vehicles in the market. Most importantly, you need an auto parts store that is reliable yet affordable. At Auto Parts Train, you will find prime quality, genuine Mercedes parts at very reasonable rates. To browse through the most complete and comprehensive catalogue of superior quality Mercedes parts, click on http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/MERCEDES_BENZ and experience how shopping for car parts online should be like.


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Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.

Ford Motor Companys Michigan Truck Plant Body Shop Now Features Flexible Manufacturing by Jenny McLane

Ford Motor Companys Michigan Truck Plant Body Shop Now Features Flexible Manufacturing by Jenny McLane

Ford Motor Companys Michigan Truck Plant Body Shop Now Features Flexible Manufacturing

Ford Motor Company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. It is one of the world's largest automakers, with approximately 318,000 employees in 200 markets on six continents. Its automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Credit, Quality Care and Hertz. Ford Motor Company observed its 100th anniversary on June 16, 2003.

Ford Motor Company has announced that they shall be investing $300,000 in a 240,000-square-foot, flexible body shop expansion at the Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Michigan.

"This has been a tough, but gratifying year in manufacturing for Ford. We've transformed our plants to bring more products, faster to our customers," said Matt DeMars, Ford vice president, Vehicle Operations. "Our goal is to build stability and standardization into our North American assembly and stamping plants, which is what flexible and lean manufacturing is all about."

Ford has had a wonderful year in terms of sales and productions. Plus, they have launched a record number of vehicles the previous year and would like to sustain the rhythm for 2005. They are now doing well in trying to meet their previously stated commitment of infusing flexible manufacturing into 75% of its body manufacturing shops, trim and final assembly operations by the end of this decade. Flexibility in the body shops is the most crucial component of flexible manufacturing due to the complexity and the cost of the operation involved. Fords innovative flexible body shop system requires less expenditure than both time-honored methods of traditional body shops and other devised flexible manufacturing systems.

With lasts years successful sales and production, Ford is hard pressed to surpass the impressive numbers they have previously posted. At the start of 2004 Ford launched an onslaught with production of the F-150 at the Dearborn Truck Plant; the Ford GT at the Wixom Assembly Plant; the Escape Hybrid at the Kansas City Assembly Plant; the Ford Five Hundred, Freestyle and Mercury Montego in Chicago; the Mercury Mariner at the Ohio Assembly Plant; and the Ford Mustang at AutoAlliance International. Ford plans to be just as aggressive to maintain if not surpass the same numbers as the preceding sales year.

DeMars credits their highly successful launches to the Ford Companys focus on quality; their well planned processes and to their manpower. The people behind the manufacturing of their vehicles are the heart of the whole operation. "We are committed to getting our launches right. We know that a strong launch is critical to a vehicle's success," he said. "The Ford Production System, our Launch Quality Operating Systems and our Safety Leadership Initiative are important tools in our manufacturing system."

The aforementioned Michigan Truck Plant produces the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. This particular plant employs more than 3,000 hourly employees. The addition of the flexible body plant will certainly expand the production capabilities of the plant. Details on future products that maybe produced on the truck plant will be announced at a future date.

"This is an extremely exciting time for this plant and for the employees here," said Gary Johnson, plant manager. "It reinforces to everyone our future, the long-term viability of the Michigan Truck Plant and our workforce. The new body shop expansion and flexible tooling give us a strong future with the capability of producing exciting new products."

This will also enable the Ford Motor Company to adjust with the ever changing market and do so at record speed. Plus, aside from being able to react more quickly they could also do this with significant cost savings. This is also in accordance to the companys dedication to its commitment in producing more products at a faster rate.

With todays ever changing needs and demands every company needs to be on its toes at all times. Any dilly dallying may cost dearly. Many auto manufacturers have been in hard work devising plans and methods on how to cope up and yet cut costs. These way customers are happy and manufacturers may still churn out profit.

Just like these auto manufacturers, Auto Parts Train is dedicated to its commitment to its clients in bringing only the best in quality Ford parts. They also always update their Ford car parts stocks so that they may cope up with the times ever changing needs. Many products are launched every year and with Auto Parts Trains 25 years of experience in this field they know that they need to be aware at all times. Auto Parts Train always has its ears to the ground to keep up with all the new products in the market. They are devoted in only offering you the finest in top class Ford replacement parts. They have also searched all over to provide the first rate Ford collision parts, so that they can confidently say that they guarantee the quality and the fit of the entire Ford auto parts they posses.

For top-notch Ford body parts Auto Parts Train is the one to call. 1-888-251-1214 is their toll-free hotline and their highly trained and courteous customer service crew is on hand six days a week, 12 hours a day. Plus, if youre a non-California resident you dont have to pay sales tax! At Auto Parts Train you get high quality Ford performance parts and accessories at wholesale prices. You just cant beat that winning combination. Great service, high rated quality ford auto parts, rock bottom prices, plus great and fast processing and delivery. Youll have your purchase in your front door in no time at all. Our 24 hour online store is open for you all the time; http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/FORD is the link to go to for your five star quality Ford part. With Auto Parts Train, you can never go wrong.


About the Author

Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today.