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DEARBORN, Mich., May 30 /PRNewswire/ — Ford Motor Credit Company is offering customers affected by the recent devastating tornados in Iowa the option to delay some car payments. Ford Motor Credit’s Disaster Relief Program allows qualified customers to delay one or two monthly payments, resuming their regular payment schedules when their situations improve.
Ford Motor Credit customers who are eligible for the Disaster Relief Program will be sent letters with instructions on how to register. The offer is available to customers who are leasing or have purchased vehicles with financing from Ford Credit, Jaguar Credit, Land Rover Capital, Mazda American Credit, PRIMUS or volvo Car Finance.
Customers also may call the toll-free number listed for their brand to register for the Ford Motor Credit Disaster Relief Program:
Ford Credit: 1-800-723-4016
Jaguar Credit: 1-800-945-7000
Land Rover Capital Group: 1-877-507-2264
Mazda American Credit: 1-800-945-4000
PRIMUS Financial Services: 1-800-945-4000
volvo Car Finance: 1-800-770-8234

“Some of our customers may have temporary financial problems because of the devastating tornado,” said Mike Bannister, CEO and chairman. “We understand that. We hope our Disaster Relief Program will ease our customers’ financial concerns as they focus on rebuilding and healing.”
Ford Motor Credit Company LLC is one of the world’s largest automotive finance companies and has supported the sale of Ford products since 1959. Ford Motor Credit is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. It provides automotive financing for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda and volvo dealers and customers. More information can be found at and at Ford Motor Credit’s investor center, .
Ford Motor Credit Company

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 29 /PRNewswire/ — RouteOne LLC announced today that Chicago-based Harris, one of the largest automobile finance sources in the Midwest with indirect automobile business with over 3200 dealers in 23 states, has joined the growing roster of finance sources on RouteOne’s web-based credit application management system.
“We are pleased to welcome Harris to RouteOne,” said Mike Jurecki, RouteOne CEO. “Their integration to our portal proves their commitment to the technology and services that will make the auto financing process much easier for their dealer customers.”
“Our integration to RouteOne will assist us in driving efficiencies for our dealer customers,” said Joe Lipari, SVP, Harris. “Providing our dealers with access to RouteOne’s value-added services will enable them to experience a more streamlined and proficient financing process.”
In addition to providing access to both captive and non-captive finance sources through a single portal, RouteOne offers a wide variety of tools to assist the dealer in managing their day-to-day business, such as a detailed reporting suite, DSP integration, and credit bureau access, all within a single desktop application. RouteOne’s open integration business model allows the dealer to integrate with their choice of a wide variety of best in class providers, including DSPs, CRM systems, F&I modules and menu providers. More information can be found at .
ABOUT ROUTEONE
RouteOne was formed in 2002 by Chrysler Financial, Ford Motor Credit Company, GMAC, and Toyota Financial Services to create a more streamlined credit application for automobile dealers and their customers. Providing access to more than 21,500 dealers in North America, RouteOne’s web-based system allows automotive dealers to submit credit applications to the largest indirect lenders, request credit reports, and increase profitability with RouteOne’s free Dealer Reporting Suite. RouteOne’s open integration business model also allows the dealer to integrate with their choice of a wide variety of best in class providers, including DSPs, CRM systems, F&I modules and menu providers. RouteOne offers dealers a common platform for all their credit application financing needs. More information is available at .
ABOUT HARRIS
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than one million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions through more than 230 branches in Illinois and Indiana, as well as wealth management offices in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Virginia and Washington. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group , which also provides corporate and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name. For more information, please visit or .
CONTACT: Suzi Straffon
RouteOne LLC
248.862.7074

Chris Nardella
Harris
312.461.6625

RouteOne LLC

CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 28 /PRNewswire/ — Tomohiko Ikeda, president and CEO of subaru of America, Inc. honored five dealers celebrating their 25th anniversary with the franchise at the subaru National Business Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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“On behalf of subaru of America, I’d like to congratulate our dealers who have celebrated twenty-five years with Subaru,” said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales for subaru of America, Inc. “The commitment our dealers make to the core values of the subaru brand has resulted in the Company having some of the highest owner loyalty rates in the business.”
The following dealers were recognized for 25 years with Subaru:
— Southern Oregon Subaru, Medford, Ore.
— South Shore Subaru, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
— Dan Perkins Subaru, Milford, Conn.
— Bowser Subaru, Pittsburgh, Pa.
— The Car Store, Norwich, Vt.

Now featured at subaru dealers nationwide is the completely redesigned, bolder, more SUV-like 2009 subaru Forester. The 2009 subaru Forester comes with standard All-Wheel Drive, is pre-wired for XM(R) or SIRIUS(R) Satellite Radio and now has a longer wheelbase which yields improved interior roominess and ride quality.
About subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of 600 dealers across the United States. subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics. For additional information visit .
Contacts: Heather Ward
subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-5093

Carroll Mattiace
subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-3439

Subaru of America, Inc.

CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 12 /PRNewswire/ — subaru of America, Inc. is a proud sponsor of the Fourth Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration. The Company began its entrance into the Asian market in the San Francisco Bay area over four years ago when it introduced its in-language and in-culture advertising to the community.
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“We think it’s wonderful to be part of this great cultural celebration,” said Tim Mahoney, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for subaru of America, Inc. “It’s important for us to be a good community partner and this event is a perfect way for us to become more involved locally.”
In 2004, when subaru joined in the celebration of the Autumn Moon holiday, the Company held events such as the subaru Autumn Moon Film Night in Union Square and the subaru Autumn Moon Party at Club Suede to celebrate the Autumn Moon season with its Wind, Fire and Wheel-themed party.
“Subaru has won the Asian-American Diversity Advertisement Print Ad Award for three years in a row from the Urban Wheel Awards, because it knows the Asian market and is committed to the Asian American community,” said Ted Fang of the AsianWeek Foundation, producer of the event. “Fairgoers will be excited to be able to see and touch Subaru’s newest models in person at AHSC!”
A new model 2009 subaru Forester was put on display in Japantown Mall today, for the entire week. During the Asian Heritage Street Celebration, subaru will share with fellow automotive tuner enthusiasts a display of the 2008 subaru WRX and STI models and offer one-of-a-kind test drives with 2008 subaru purchase promotions. subaru volunteers will be on hand with plenty of fun giveaway items.
The Celebration is the largest gathering of Asians in America with an expected attendance of 90,000 people. It is held every third Saturday in May.
About subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2005. For additional information visit .
About the Asian Heritage Street Celebration
The Asian Heritage Street Celebration is a celebration of the diversity in Asian Pacific America. It is organized by the AsianWeek Foundation in cooperation with over 150 local and community groups. It is the largest gathering of Asians and Pacific Islanders in America. Features include sports, live performances, arts and crafts, medical screenings, children’s area, school awards and more. All proceeds are donated to local and national charities.
Contacts: Heather Ward
subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-5093

Michael McHale
subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-3326

Subaru of America, Inc.

CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 8 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru’s 2.5-liter Boxer turbo engine has won the 2008 International Engine of the Year award in the 2.0-liter to 2.5-liter category.
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“This is a testament to the unique design qualities of our Boxer engine,” said Tim Mahoney, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for subaru of America, Inc. “Subaru has been producing Boxer engines for over 40 years and we are delighted to once again be recognized by the International Engine of the Year Awards committee.”
Juror, Christophe Congrega of L’Automobile Magazine, stated that the subaru engine is: “A 2.5-liter Boxer full of torque and power.” This statement is backed up by the fact that Subaru’s Boxer engine beat BMW’s 2.5-liter 6 cylinder engine twice in its category for the International Engine of the Year Award in the last three years.
The 65 judges on the International Engine of the Year Awards 2008 committee were impressed with the subaru Boxer engine’s power in the 4 cylinder 305 hp subaru Impreza WRX STI, but were equally impressed with the performance of the 2.5-liter turbo in the 224 hp subaru Forester. The engine is also found in the 224 hp subaru WRX and in naturally aspirated form in the 170 hp 2.5i subaru Impreza and subaru Forester. The jury noted that aside from being a performance powerhouse, the subaru Boxer engine offers impressive fuel economy.
As judge Nikos Kounitis stated, “This powerful, fun-to-drive engine justifies Subaru’s persistence in Boxer engines.”
The subaru Boxer engine is produced in several forms for world markets including 4 cylinder engines in 1.5-liter, 2.0-liter, 2.5-liter capacity and also 6 cylinder 3.0-liter and 3.6-liter versions. Additionally, the Company recently introduced the world’s first Boxer diesel engine for sale in Europe.
About subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2005. For additional information visit .
Contacts: Michael McHale
subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-3326

Heather Ward
subaru of America, Inc.
(856) 488-5093

Subaru of America, Inc.

OAK PARK, Michigan, May 6 /PRNewswire/ —

- Conference to be Held May 13, 2008, at Le Parker Meridien New York

Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) (”Azure”
or the “Company”), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric
powertrains for commercial vehicles today announced that Scott T. Harrison,
Azure Dynamics’ Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 4th Annual
Merriman Curhan ford & Co. CleanTech Conference on May 13, 2008 at 10:15 AM
EST. The event will be held at Le Parker Meridien in New York City, 118 W.
57th Street.

“Our products and technologies are at the leading edge of addressing the
environment and alternative sources of energy in transportation,” said
Harrison. “We’re new to the U.S. investment community and we think this
conference is an excellent opportunity to introduce ourselves and present
what we believe is a very compelling story for investors.”
For those interested but unable to attend in person, we will offer a live
webcast of our presentation at http://www.merrimanco.com.

In addition to presentations from attending companies, this year will
also feature several expert panel discussions on topics including biofuels,
clean coal technology, electric vehicles, energy-efficient lighting, energy
storage, next-generation solar and utility-scale solar.

More information about the conference can be found at:
http://www.merrimanco.com

About Merriman Curhan ford & Co. and MCF Corporation

Merriman Curhan ford & Co. is an investment bank and securities
broker-dealer focused on fast-growing companies and growth-oriented
institutional investors. It provides investment research, brokerage and
trading services primarily to institutions, as well as advisory and
investment banking services to corporate clients. Its mission is to become a
leader in researching, advising, financing, trading and investing in
fast-growing companies. Merriman Curhan ford & Co. is registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission as a broker-dealer and is a member of the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and SIPC.

MCF Corporation (NASDAQ:MERR) is a financial services holding company
that provides investment research, capital markets services, corporate and
venture services, investment banking, asset management and primary research
through its operating subsidiaries, Merriman Curhan ford & Co., MCF Asset
Management, LLC and Panel Intelligence, LLC. MCF is focused on providing a
full range of specialized and integrated services to institutional investors
and corporate clients.

About Azure Dynamics

Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) (LSE: ADC) (OTCQX: AZDDF) is a
world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and
electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles. Azure is
strategically targeting the commercial delivery vehicle and shuttle bus
markets and is currently working internationally with various partners and
customers. The Company is committed to providing customers and partners with
innovative, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly energy management
solutions.

For more information, please visit http://www.azuredynamics.com.

The TSX and LSE Exchanges do not accept responsibility for the adequacy
or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. More
particularly, this press release contains statements concerning Azure’s
business development strategy, projected commercial revenues and product
deliveries.

The forward-looking statements are based on certain key expectations and
assumptions made by Azure, including expectations and assumptions concerning
achievement of current timetables for development programs, target market
acceptance of Azure’s products, current and new product performance,
availability and cost of labour and expertise, and evolving markets for power
for transportation vehicles.

Although Azure believes that the expectations and assumptions on which
the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance
should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Azure can give
no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking
statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they
involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ
materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and
risks. These include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with
Azure’s early stage of development, lack of product revenues and history of
losses, requirements for additional financing, uncertainty as to commercial
viability, uncertainty as to product development and commercialization
milestones being met, uncertainty as to the market for Azure’s products and
unproven acceptance of Azure’s technology, competition for capital, product
market and personnel, uncertainty as to target markets, dependence upon third
parties, changes in environmental laws or policies, uncertainty as to patent
and proprietary rights, availability of management and key personnel, and
acquisition integration risk. These risks are set out in more detail in
Azure’s annual information form which can be accessed at
http://www.sedar.com.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made
as of the date hereof and Azure undertakes no obligation to update publicly
or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by
applicable securities laws.

For further information: Ryan Carr, Chief Financial Officer,
1-248-298-2403, Email: rcarr@azuredynamics.com; Bruce G. MacDonald,
Liebler!MacDonald, 1-248-840-6990, Email: bmacd@liemac.com

Azure Dynamics Corporation

TORRANCE, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ — Honda plans to deliver about 200 FCX Clarity hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles to customers in the first three years of production, with leases beginning in July, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The lease program marks the world’s first large-scale retail initiative for fuel cell vehicle technology, and Honda has begun the process of identifying customers from a group of over 50,000 individuals who have expressed interest in the FCX Clarity on the company’s website.
Honda will announce its first customers when the first FCX Clarity rolls off the production line at a ceremony on June 16, 2008 in Japan, where Honda will also showcase the world’s first dedicated fuel cell vehicle production facility. Additionally, Honda will announce further plans for involvement by Honda dealerships in the U.S., as well as future customer care and customer qualification initiatives.
“Our customers for the current generation FCX have played an important role in our advancement of Honda fuel cell vehicle technology,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. “The first FCX Clarity customers represent the early adopters who will play a critical role in the mainstreaming of fuel cell cars.
“We remain firmly convinced that the hydrogen-powered fuel cell car represents one of the best long-term solutions to the world’s growing environmental and energy concerns,” added Mendel. “With the launch of the FCX Clarity lease program, we will begin making fuel cell vehicles a market reality allowing customers to participate in creating a cleaner and more sustainable transportation future.”
The FCX Clarity launch began in October 2005 with the unveiling of the next-generation FCX Concept vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show, which was followed in November 2007 by the debut of the FCX Clarity production model at the Los Angeles Auto Show, where the company announced plans to begin leasing vehicles to customers in the U.S. Initially, the program will be based on a 3-year lease term with a price of $600 per month and will be targeted at consumers in Southern California.
Customer selection process
Honda expects to lease several dozen FCX Clarity models per year in the U.S. and Japan to reach the total of about 200 units in the first three years. Since its Tokyo concept debut, Honda has received requests from more than 50,000 individuals who have indicated their interest in receiving further updates about the vehicle and about being considered as future customers of Honda fuel cell technology. The company is now working to narrow the list through a four-step customer qualification process:
— Step 1 — Based on respondents’ residential location, the list of
potential customers has been narrowed to approximately 500 people
living in very close proximity to publicly-accessible hydrogen fueling
stations, including planned or existing stations in Santa Monica,
Torrance and Irvine.
— Step 2 — Customers meeting the geographical criteria will receive an
e-mail prompting them to take a customer selection survey if they are
serious about wanting to lease an FCX Clarity.
— Step 3 - The survey will qualify customers based on driving patterns,
vehicle needs, vehicle storage and financial criteria.
— Step 4 — Customers qualify for the next steps, including an interview
with American Honda.

Everyone who has expressed an interest in the FCX Clarity will be kept abreast of new developments via the FCX Clarity web site and by e-mail communications. All interested prospects’ information will be retained for future consideration.
About the FCX Clarity
The FCX Clarity is a next-generation, hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle. Propelled by an electric motor that runs on electricity generated in the fuel cell, its only emission is water, and its fuel efficiency is three times that of a modern gasoline-powered automobile.
Based on the entirely-new Honda V Flow fuel cell platform, and powered by a highly compact, efficient and powerful new Honda V Flow fuel cell stack, the FCX Clarity marks the significant progress Honda continues to make in advancing the real-world performance and appeal of the fuel cell car. Significant advances over Honda’s previous generation FCX include:
— an advanced new four-passenger sedan design
— a greater than 30 percent increase in driving range to 270 miles(1)
— a 20 percent increase in fuel economy to 68mpg(2)
— a 48 percent increase in fuel cell stack power density
— a 40 percent smaller and 50 percent lighter new lithium-ion battery
pack

Honda is responsible for the development of the world’s first fuel cell car to be certified for regular commercial use by the U.S. EPA and California Air Resources Board; the first commercial lease of a fuel cell car to a fleet customer; and the first individual retail customer for a fuel cell vehicle.
Honda and the Environment
Based on its philosophy of being a company “society want to exist”, Honda has been a leader in the development of cleaner and more fuel efficient products for more than thirty years, beginning in 1975 with the introduction of the Civic CVCC, the first vehicle to meet U.S. Clean Air Act exhaust emissions standards without a catalyst. Honda introduced the world’s first Low (LEV), Ultra-Low (ULEV) and Super Ultra-Low (SULEV) emissions gasoline vehicles, and America’s first low emission gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, the Honda Insight, in December 1999. The company has been recognized four consecutive times as America’s “greenest automaker” by the Union of Concerned Scientists, most recently in 2007, and has maintained the highest automobile fleet-average fuel efficiency (lowest fleet-average CO2 emissions) of any U.S. automaker over the past 15 years(3). The company is accelerating its efforts to introduce more fuel-efficient vehicles, including an all-new, more affordable hybrid Honda slated for introduction in 2009.
(1) Preliminary Honda estimate, based on existing EPA range methodology

(2) Honda estimate of EPA city-highway combined fuel economy rating for
FCX Clarity

(3) Average sales-weighted fuel consumption for 1992-2007 mid-model year
passenger-car and light-truck fleets sold in the U.S. based on final
CAFE reports through 2006 and 2007 mid-year reports

Honda

ESPOO, Finland, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Nokia today announced that its highly anticipated update for Nokia Maps has left beta stage and is now ready for consumers to download.
Downloaded over 240,000 times since announced in February, Nokia Maps 2.0 has improved its optional car Navigation, enhanced its pedestrian navigation, added multimedia city guides, now offers satellite images, and is sporting a redesigned user interface. Nokia’s mapping and navigation solutions give people navigation features, local content and world maps directly on their mobile device, in a way that only connected devices can.
A partial list of the updated features in Nokia Maps 2.0 includes:

DRIVE:

- Improved optional car Navigation equals PND-level car navigation
experience with faster routing.

- Easy-to-use, updated User Interface features including a new navigation
carousel with pre-defined navigation views - i.e. navigation, arrow,
bird-eye.

- Top-of-the-line navigation features: signposts, multi-stop route
planner

WALK:

- Optional pedestrian navigation efficiently walks you from A to B with
visual guidance. It helps you to locate yourself by giving information
about the surrounding buildings, streets and parks and, if the device
supports it, notifies the direction you are walking.

- Nokia Maps 2.0 includes public transportation information (station
entrances) data in 17 cities with localized icons for stops.

- Advanced multi-sensor positioning using A-GPS, and pedestrian
orientation using the compass feature (Nokia 6210 Navigator needed for
built-in compass usage)

DISCOVER:

- Satellite images with hybrid rendering overlays for selected cities
worldwide provide real aerial views on your mobile.

- Signature “one-box search” allows you to search through places,
addresses, restaurants, nightlife, outdoor, accommodation.

- New premium multi-media city guides including features photos, video,
audio streams.

Nokia Maps 2.0 uses vector maps provided by Navteq and TeleAtlas, Nokia Maps now has maps covering over 200 countries, with over 70 of them navigable. Maps can be downloaded over the air directly to selected devices or by using the Nokia Map Loader on a PC. A new beta version of the Nokia Map Loader is available on the Nokia Betalabs web site.
Nokia Maps 2.0 and the current commercial version of the Nokia Maps Loader is freely* available for selected devices. For download and more information, please visit
*Subject to terms and conditions. Data transfer costs may apply
About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.

Nokia Corporation

DEARBORN, Mich., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — A smarter dummy: Ford, SAE lead research to reduce child crash injuries
Not all people, and not all crash dummies, are created equal. With an eye toward increasing safety for young children, Ford Motor Company and the Society of Automotive Engineers are preparing to launch an international study of a more lifelike prototype abdominal insert for pediatric crash dummies. Pediatric crash dummies with the more lifelike abdomen will help in analyzing the risk of serious injury to children during car accidents. Independent studies show that children ages 4 to 8 are at higher risk for injuries to the spine and abdomen caused by the inappropriate use of a Child Restraint System. For more information, click on link:
Team Mustang goes undercover to understand muscle car owners
What truly revs the engine of America’s performance cars enthusiasts? That was the question driving 40 members of Ford’s Team Mustang, who traveled to Florida to interact and observe Mustang and other muscle car owners where they live and drive. The team — who identified themselves as simply a market research group — learned that Mustang owners are typically more passionate about their cars and pleased with their purchase than owners of competing sports cars. More importantly, they learned valuable lessons that will pay off for future Mustang owners. For more information, click on link:

Flex brings new meaning to fashion-forward

The Devil may wear Prada, but the Ford Flex wears Prozzi. Former DKNY menswear designer Anthony Prozzi brought his unique fashion sense to Ford’s new large crossover, the Flex. Prozzi understands that more Americans want a taste of high-style at an affordable price, be it Roberto Cavalli clothing at H&M or Cynthia Rowley kitchenware at Target. The Brooklyn-born Prozzi translated what he learned about fashion and luxury to automotive design, specifically the interior of the new Ford Flex, from the Brooks Brothers-inspired entry-level interior to the upscale cabin trimmed in black leather and burled walnut. For more information, click on link:

Road trippin’ Flex-style

Imagine a cross-country journey in the spacious second row of a classic American crossover. The interior is whisper quiet and a fridge between the two second-row captain’s chairs has your Fiji water and sushi chilled to perfection. The Vista Roof provides a panoramic view of the clear night sky and tunes from your iPod are playing on a premium sound system controlled by a voice-activated SYNC system. Only the new Ford Flex can offer this experience, which is why the crossover due out this summer was named one of the “Top Ten Best New Road Trip Vehicles” by the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. For more information, click on link:

How Ford’s popular small SUVs raised their game

You start with the great package, capability and looks that made the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner among the most popular small SUVs to ever hit the American roadways. Then you add better fuel economy, thanks to a combination of the new engine, a fuel-saving six-speed transmission, refined aerodynamics and new low-rolling-resistance tires. Throw in a quieter, more refined cabin environment and you realize that the new 2009 Escape and Mariner went from good to great before your eyes. For more information, click on link:

Ford Motor Company

NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ — You can design your own luxury-weight custom car and trunk mats from any combination of carpet colors, edging styles, heelpads, embroidery and logo options.
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GG Bailey car mats are a custom-fit for your vehicle. You can design complementary car mat colors for your interior or bright vibrant colors that make a statement like oriental, leopard, plaid or pink car mats, .
GG Bailey is part of the Racemark International group of companies that have manufactured and supplied custom luxury car mats to the world’s most prestigious automobile manufacturers for over 30 years. Racemark International was founded by world-class race car driver Bob Bailey, who raced for the Porsche of America team, winner of the Daytona 24-Hour Race.
“GG Bailey custom car mats are a creative gift for anyone that has a car,” says Ginger Cannon Bailey, founder of GG Bailey and CEO of Racemark. “Your car will look like new with custom car mats; this is a gift that will be enjoyed everyday.”
Online ordering makes selecting luxury-weight, custom-designed carpet car mats simple and efficient. Choose your year, make and model and create mats using the Design Your car Mat(TM) Virtual Mat, which guides you through design options. Mats are made within two business days after the order is received.
Only GG Bailey can custom-design and personalize car mats. You can have embroidered on the mats names of persons, a business, your favorite charity, sports names, initials, numbers and much more.
Select from the Design Your car Mats(TM) line, which includes Saratoga Mats with polka dot grosgrain ribbon edging, and also the Official General Motors Logo line that includes GM logos like Cadillac and Chevrolet (from $70 for a front set).
GG Bailey’s car Couture(TM) line offers 72 ounce, high-end woven mats made with Stark(R) Carpet. They come in Oriental carpet colors like Beige Chariot, Black Chariot, Black Valiant, Navy Chariot, Red Ishtar and Topkapi or Leopard and Tiger animal designs (from $170 for a front set).
Stark Carpet is found in some of the finest homes including the White House. A new addition, to the car Couture line is Plush Plaids, which come in beige and black plaid. Coming soon will be woven custom Camouflage car & Trunk Mats.
Free ground shipping available May 30-June 15.

GGBailey.com