Camaro Body Kits – Reignite The Passion

By: Louie Liu

When as a child you came across a great looking car it thrilled you a lot. Whether you saw the car on the road of you saw a picture of the car it would stick in your memory and maybe appear in your dreams as well. Of course as a child you do not own a car and though you may still remain interested in cars as you grow up the raw passion you felt as a child on seeing a great looking car may have mellow down and by the time you grow up it may be gone.

On the other hand as you grow older you may miss your ability as a child to be passionate about things and be delighted so much by a great looking car. And if you want to reignite your passion for cars then car body kits are a great option for you. For example if you own a stylish car like a Chevrolet Camaro you can make it ooze with excitement with the help of Camaro body kits. Body kits are surfaces that can be mounted externally to alter the contours of the car. This will help you change the style and it can also help improve the aerodynamics. Body kits also serve to protect your stock car from minor damage because they act as a shield. For example if you have got front or rear bumpers installed then minor impacts can be absorbed by them.

These surfaces such as front and rear bumpers and side skirts are available in different materials. Each material has its own advantage and it makes sense to inform yourself about them before making a choice. For example carbon fiber body kits are light and strong and are best suited for performance cars because they do not add a lot of weight to the car. Though it should also be stated here that carbon fiber body kits are usually more expensive than other materials. You will enjoy choosing the components and their colors. And when you have them installed by a professional you will have a great looking car that you will be passionate about. You can see the latest Camaro body kits at www.ilovebodykits.com.

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Mazda BT-50 gets facelift

By: Kittipong Unparsert

Mazda has given its BT-50 pickup truck a minor change and announced that the new model will help it achieve a total pickup truck sales of 12,700 in 2008, up from 11,000 units in 2007.

Produced at the AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) plant in Rayong, the BT-50 is also exported to 130 global markets from Thailand. The facelifted BT-50 maintains its sporty appeal, with the new design adding a more dynamic and robust look.

There is a new front pentagonal grille, along with new front bumpers, multi-reflector headlights and turning lights. Meanwhile, the rear lights are larger and come with chrome trim. The side profile is highlighted by a new wheel fender kit, as well as 15-inch or 16-inch 5-spoke wheels. There are 11 colours to choose from as well.

Mazda Sales Thailand Co Ltd marketing director Sureethip La-ongthong says that the company will focus on two-wheel-drive pickup models this year. As much as 97 per cent of Mazda pickup truck sales are made up of two-wheel-drive models, while the remaining 3 per cent are four-wheel-drive models for fleet customers.

“Previously the ratio between two- and four-wheel-drive models was 85/15, but presently the popularity of thr four-wheel-drive models have grown,” she daid.

Sureethip said the company will emphasize on the 4×2 2.5-liter and 3.0-liter models, with prices starting at Bt489,000 foi the standard cab and Bt541,000 for the Freestyle cab. The 4×2 Hi Racer starts at Bt602,900 and the 4-door model at Bt612,900.

Mazda is also planning to spend Bt20 million for a countrywide roadshow to 12 provinces from March to June. Caravans of the BT-50 and Mazda3 will be shown along with special activities including special stunt shows, concerts, games and prizes. Sureethip said the automobile market should finish the year at 650,000 units, and Mazda plans to sell 16,000 units, which is approximately 2.5 per cent of the market.

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