Announcements
| 11/17/2008 - Prefix builds 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP Street for SEMA |
Prefix dressed up the new Pontiac "G8 GXP Street" for Pontiac's prototype division to be shown at SEMA 2008. Fitted with GM's new LSX 7.4-liter 638HP engine the G8
Street is one of the fastest and -thanks to Prefix- best looking four-doors around. Custom front and rear fascias, grills, rockers, exhaust tips, body panel aligning and gapping, complete interior/exterior/chassis paint color change, and 20" machined rims were just
some of the services provided to transform a production level vehicle into this superior quality "show stopper".
More Information and Pictures: Prefix.com - G8 GXP Street Photos Autoblog.com - SEMA 2008: Pontiac G8 GXP Street Concept gets rave reviews on show floor AutoWeek - Potent Pontiacs head for SEMA |
| 9/26/2008 - Prefix builds 2011 Chevy Volt Show Car |
Prefix was commissioned by General Motors to build one of four Volts to be unveiled around the world on September 16th, GM's 100th anniversary. Prefix is extremely proud to be a part of this exciting vehicle that will lead General Motors into its second century.
More Information: Prefix.com - 2011 Chevy Volt Show Car General Motors Volt Press Release AutoBlog - GM Reveals the 2011 Chevy Volt |
| 9/25/2008 - Prefix builds "Pink Jeep" tour vehicles |
Prefix is currently manufacturing 30 extraordinarily custom vehicles for Pink Jeep Tours in Sedona Arizona. With features from lift kits and auxiliary air conditioning to insulated body panels and a very particular color of pink these tour vehicles satisfy a truly unique customer need.
More Information: Prefix.com - Pink Jeep Pink Jeep Announcement PDF Detroit News Article - "Dodge 3500 becomes Pink Jeep" Pink Jeep Tours |
| 08/22/2008 - Prefix hosts Pre-VOI Open House |
Prefix is proud to host a Pre-VOI Open House on Tuesday, August 26 2008 from 4 to 8 pm. This open house offers:
Motor City Viper Owners |
| 06/04/2008 - Prefix builds scale bus model for China's Auto Show |
Prefix constructed a 5 foot long scale model of an Alcoa bus for the 2008 Beijing Internation Automotive Exhibition. The scale model's right side shows the engineering structure in detail, whilst the left side represents the exterior surface. Prefix's attention to detail can be seen in the 5-axis CNC machined aluminum wheels, custom cast rubber tires, cut lines and lamp lenses. This model is to display Yutong's drive to create eco-friendly aluminum busses for the 2008 Olympics.
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| 05/16/2008 - Prefix PVM appears in Ford Commercial |
Prefix's Programmable Vehicle Model or "PVM" is being used by Ford Motor Company to integrate the physical world into their virtual reality research. This augmented reality allows users to sit in and feel vehicles that do not exist yet and experience them as different people would. Follow the links below to watch the video and learn more about the PVM.
Ford "Drive One" Commercial: High resolution AVI format - 6.2 MB (the DivX codec may be required). Lower resolution WMV format - 1.9 MB Additional PVM information |
| 04/28/2008 - Prefix Delivers First Viper ACR |
Last Wednesday Ralph Gilles, VP of Design at Chrysler, took delivery of the very first Viper ACR. Thanks to�everyone involved from Prefix; Project Management, Paint, CAD, Plastics, Milling, Fab, Trim, Accounting and HR for rounding up a great team. The car was a Home Run!� This vehicle will be featured on the cover of many magazines and is something we should ALL be proud to have been part of as it is�one of, if not the fastest car ever produced out of Detroit, MI.
Nice work everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!� Thanks, Ron Click here for more pictures. |
| 01/14/2008 - Lincoln unveils Prefix built MKT Concept |
Lincoln today pulls the wraps off a new premium utility concept vehicle unsurpassed in its balance of spaciousness, comfort and fuel efficiency that shows customers a new way to tour in style.
Lincoln News & Events Press Release Prefix MKT Photo Gallery Autoblog - Detroit 2008 Lincoln MKT |
| 12/25/2007 - Happy Holidays From PREFIX! |
Happy Holidays from everyone here at PREFIX! We would also like to send out a very special and sincere "Thank You" to all of our customers, suppliers, and employees who have contributed to our success over the years.
Click here to see pictures from our holiday photo shoot featuring the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR. |
| Chrysler Unveils 2008 Viper SRT-10 ACR |
For the last two years Chrysler has been working with Prefix, a Tier 1 Supplier, to develop the ultimate purpose-built, street-legal track car. The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR offers reduced weight, aerodynamic improvements, race-ready hardware and competition tuning for optimal on-track performance. Prefix's involvement includes all custom paint and interior work, clear coated carbon fiber weave aerodynamic components including rear wing, front splitter, and dive planes.
For additional information click on the links below: Viper Club of America Car and Driver Motor Trend Autoblog |
| Prefix's PVM Featured in Item Case Study |
Prefix's latest generation PVM has been featured in an Item case study. Using extruded aluminum as the main structural element we were able to achieve greater ranges of motion while reducing overall weight and component build times. The material also allows for a modular PVM design approach where components such as a seat and steering column can be built with provisions to add additional axes of motion such as a center console or pedal assembly later.
http://www.itemamerica.com/view-all-case-studies/116-programmable-vehicle.html |
| Prefix Builds Dodge Viper Mopar Concept |
PREFIX and Chrysler Motor Company working together created the SRT-10 Mopar Concept Vehicle for the 2007 Detroit International Auto Show. This one of a kind SRT-10 showcases many of products and services that PREFIX offers to our customers as well as the level of quality we are committed to. Triple tone paint accenting custom body accessories in addition to a 8.4L V10 Mopar engine making 675 HP ensure that this Viper is not "all show and no go".
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| Prefix Snake Eyes Article |
"Have It Your Way" - Prefix featured in Snake Eyes article. Snake Eyes is the official publication of the Viper Club of America. Have a look at pages 10-11 and read how Prefix is allowing viper owners to have a one of a kind Viper.
Snake Eyes March/April 2007 PDF (3.04MB) |
| Chrysler Corporation partners with PREFIX to release special edition Snakeskin Viper |
PREFIX award winning interiors are now being offered in 2006 SRT 10, Crystal Slate, Viper Roadsters. An all PREMIUM Black leather interior with SNAKESKIN leather accents, SNAKESKIN Stripes and Body Color Painted Wheels & Accents.
For more information click here 
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| PREFIX Open House and Pre-Dream Cruise Car Show |
View pictures of the event on the Viper Club of America discussion forum! Come join us Thursday, August 17, 2006 For the Prefix Open House and Pre-Dream Cruise Car Show. Open to everyone looking for a great start to the Dream Cruise weekend. Special Features Include:
Hotel information: Best Western Concorde Inn Hilton Suites Auburn Hills http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/Hotels.html All, I want to thank you all for helping make our open house the success it was. We gained much exposure within the Viper community and among other Tier One Suppliers. I want to especially Thank Amy at MICHELIN for contributing funds and free goodie bags. Thanks again to all who helped make this year a success. Mark your calendars for 2007!!!! Sincerely, Ron Batt Eric Foster Kim Zeile-President/Owner And Everyone at PREFIX |
| First Customer "1 of 1" Viper Package Delivered |
Prefix is pleased to announce the shipment of the very first 1 of 1 Viper Package. This Viper SRT10 Coupe was custom finished both inside and out and from top to bottom ensuring there is no other like it in the world. Some of the customizations include:
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| Toyota Technical Center USA Takes Delivery of 9th Generation PVM |
With 41 axes of independent motion, 126 reporting axes, and integrated roof structure the Toyota PVM is the most technologically advanced PVM ever built. The PVM allows Toyota the flexibility to adapt to rapid changes in program direction and provides the most up-to-date position feedback available. The ability to conduct studies on everything from ingress and egress to vision and customer surveys and evaluate multiple packages in a single sitting has proven to save both time and money.
Learn more about Programmable Vehicle Models and their benefits |