BROADVIEW, IL (6/24/08) -- Blaupunkt Professional Systems, the commercial mobile electronics division of Robert Bosch Corp., has announced its sponsorship of the Chrome Shop Mafia's custom  2007 Peterbilt Legacy, The Godfather. The Godfather was extensively customized by the installation team at 4 State Trucks of Joplin, Missouri, home of the Chrome Shop Mafia.

"The Godfather toured last year with the exterior customization," comments Bryan Martin, 'Bossman' of 4 State Trucks," and was such a hit we decided to do a full interior upgrade and bring it back for 2008. The cab and sleeper on this truck are completely over the top, and it's got a full Blaupunkt a/v entertainment system to match. This is the epitome of Interstate high style - a mighty Peterbilt 379 pedigree with a level of refinement and class in true Mafioso style!"

The Godfather is a 2007 Peterbilt 379 Legacy edition, #27 of 1000, powered by a 550 Caterpillar engine with 18 speed transmission and 3.55 rear-end gearing. The installation team was inspired by a classic 1930's 'gangster' look, with clean lines, full-length fenders, and a black and cream paint job that includes a fullsize mural on the rear of the sleeper. It made its debut with new interior customization at the Mid America Truck show in Louisville in May. For the remainder of the year, this truck will be exhibited at various events in North America (refer to link below).

The Godfather's Blaupunkt entertainment system includes a Long Beach DVD35 DVD receiver with both component and coaxial Velocity speaker systems, dual 10" Velocity subwoofers, and high power Velocity VA2100 and VA4100 power amplifiers. For video, a pair of 6-1/2" TFT LCD monitors reside above the sun visors, and there are 15" monitors in both the sleeping compartment and one of the exterior compartment doors.

The Godfather continue to tour the US for the rest of the summer, and will be offered for sale later in the year. For a complete schedule of events and appearances please visit http://chromeshopmafia.com

For more information on Blaupunkt Professional Systems, please visit http://www.blaupunkt.com/ps/

About 4 State Trucks and the Chrome Shop Mafia
4 State Trucks, Inc., a family-owned and operated chrome and accessories "super store" is located in Joplin, Missouri.  Opened in 1986, 4 State Trucks has evolved from truck repair and salvage sales, to a full-line accessories, installation and truck customization at its finest!  Chrome Shop Mafia (CSM) was started in 2003, as a club for owners of the rigs 4 State Trucks had customized over the years.  4 State Trucks and CSM are noted for the most innovative truck upgrades/makeovers and highest quality truck accessories at competitive prices.  For more information please visit 4 State Trucks in Joplin, MO or www.chromeshopmafia.com.

About Blaupunkt:
Blaupunkt, a company belonging to the Bosch Group, is an internationally leading manufacturer of driver information systems, car radios, car speakers and vehicle antennas. Blaupunkt has its main headquarters in Hildesheim, Germany, and maintains other production sites in Portugal, Hungary, Tunisia and Malaysia. The company posted sales of more than Euro 1.4 billion in fiscal year 2006 and employs approximately 8,700 people worldwide

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 271,000 associates generated sales of 46.3 billion euros (over $63 billion) in fiscal 2007. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in roughly 50 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3 billion euros for research and development, and applies for over 3,000 patents worldwide. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as "Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering."

In North America, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile products, power tools and accessories, security technology, thermo-technology, packaging equipment and household appliances. Bosch employs approximately 25,000 associates in more than 70 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with reported sales of $9.5 billion in fiscal 2007. For more information on the company, visit www.boschusa.com.

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