Several U.S. auto-parts makers will rely on Europe and Asia for sales growth as they prepare for their fourth year of heavy cost-cutting in North America amid declining demand from Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC.

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., Visteon Corp. and ArvinMeritor Inc. are either closing plants, buying out workers or researching plans to offload health-care costs to try to halt financial erosion in the U.S. in 2008. Meanwhile, these same companies are building plants, hiring workers and winning contracts in Europe and Asia.

A nice dark maroon Ford Flex boasted a 7.1 Surround Sound system in a Dolby booth just recently. What is so catchy about that is not just its vibrating bass, but also the nice and rare appearance of the vehicle. Dolby chose the Flex to optimize its riding experience, so they worked together with Blue Oval company to pimp the Flex out. Dolby's Global Marketing Director Michael Becker puts it best, "oh yeah. This is Funkmaster Flex's Flex." Complete with croc-printed leather seats, this Ford Flex will definitely make the people wanting to drive it home. But sorry, this is definitely not what the production model will look like. (Unless you are willing to pay lots of dollars to Ford.)

So for the "non-Funkmasterized" Flex which will be available for all, a standard Sony system with 12 speakers and 7.1 surround sound will come in handy. This is a pretty groovy family car---that I tell you. For the old folks who don't appreciate much noise and vibration in the leather seats, a touch-screen fader is within reach to keep the oldies music up front. Just as well, that option can be moved back, for the driver who does not want to be distracted. Anyway, for all of you who wants to experience an awesome Ford ride, you can check out some really cool parts to pimp out your own Ford. Visit Autopartswarehouse at Vox to see which Ford part interests you.