FORD FUSION NAMED 2010 MOTOR TREND CAR OF THE YEAR

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov 17, 2009--The Ford Fusion-America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan-today was named MOTOR TREND's 2010 Car of the Year. The award comes hot on the heels of Fusion setting record-breaking sales for 2009.

"Ford has proven its resilience in these tough times by delivering to market a car with broad appeal to a broad range of consumers," said Angus MacKenzie, MOTOR TREND editor-in-chief. "The Fusion range has matured into a competitive roster of midsize sedans, able to compete with sales juggernauts such as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It is no surprise the Fusion now ranks in the top 10 best-selling cars in America."

The prestigious award from MOTOR TREND comes at a time when Fusion sales are already at an all-time high, further positioning the vehicle as a formidable contender in the competitive midsize sedan market.

"The MOTOR TREND Car of the Year award is another testament of our commitment to delivering a world-class car lineup, " said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Ford Global Product Development, who accepted the golden calipers on behalf of the Ford team. "Whether it is the best-in-class fuel economy or quality unsurpassed by Toyota or Honda, the Fusion and Fusion Hybrid are clear evidence that Ford is serious about our car lineup."

To win the coveted Car of the Year award, Fusion out performed the competition--including the BMW 7 series and Mercedes-Benz E-class sedan--in six new categories: design achievement, engineering excellence, intended function, efficiency, safety and value.

"The Fusion brought a vast assortment of choice that has the potential to appeal to every type of driver, from the eco-conscious to the sport-minded," said MacKenzie. "The Fusion's combination of comfort, fuel efficiency, assortment and technology made it a clear winner among our panel of judges."

The 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid are the most fuel-efficient sedans in America. The new models offer more power; class-exclusive technologies, such as Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and Ford SYNC; and more total passenger and luggage capacity than the Toyota Camry.

The Fusion lineup expanded in the 2010 model year to include all-new Hybrid and Sport models and a new selection of gas-powered engines--all paired with six-speed tranmissions--that deliver mroe horsepower and better fuel economy.
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Visit Louisburg Ford today to test drive a new Fusion, The MOTOR TREND Car of the Year! Louisburg Ford is Kansas City's only Ford dealer selling vehicles at the hassle-free $50 over factory invoice pricing! Call toll-free 1-877-901-4311 to schedule an appointment today!

Is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter?

Did you know wintertime is the most unfriendly time of the year to a vehicle. Temperatures drop making it harder for an engine to work properly. Salt can cause rust and gravel can pit paint. Potholes can damage wheels and tires.

In this time of duress there are services that can be done to "winterize" your vehicle.

• Change the engine oil
• Check the tire pressure
• Inspect the belts and hoses
• Inspect the wiper blades and wiper fluid
• Check the battery
• Check the antifreeze mixture
• If equipped, make sure your vehicle's four-wheel drive system is working properly
• Carry an emergency kit inside your vehicle

Call the award winning Louisburg Ford service department today toll-free 1-877-901-4311 to schedule an appointment! As the saying goes...an ounce of prevention is woth a pound of cure!

Louisburg Ford is the only Kansas City area dealer that sells vehicles at $50 over factory invoice price...don't spend hours negotiating a deal at other dealers...visit Louisburg Ford and get the lowest price right up front, NO HASSLE.

What's New at Louisburg Ford

Louisburg Ford is among an elite group of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealerships to be recognized with The 2008 President's Award by Ford Motor Company. The prestigious award honors dealerships that have excelled in automotive retailing by providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction as reported by the customers themselves.


The prestige of award is that only 408 of more than 4,000 dealerships nationwide receive this significant honor. Louisburg Ford has been a recipient seven times since 1979 and the last four consecutive years.

If you are new to the Louisburg Ford family we look forward to a long relationship. If you have not come in ot visit please take the time to stop by and say "Hi." We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to our family of satisfied customers and make a new friend.

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Louisburg Ford is the home of $50 over factory invoice pricing! Louisburg Ford is the only dealer in the Kansas City Metro selling vehicles at the no hassle, no haggle $50 over factory invoice price AND we pass along all the applicable rebates.

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Ford Tops Safe Car List with 16 Vehicles

Ken Thomas / Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The insurance industry designated dozens of new cars and trucks, led by Ford Motor Co. and its Volvo subsidiary, to its annual list of the safest vehicles Tuesday, helped by the increased use of anti-rollover technology.

Ford and Volvo had 16 vehicles in the 2009 model year on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's list of the safest new cars, followed by Honda Motor Co. with 13 vehicles.

Seventy-two cars, trucks and SUVs received the top safety pick designation for 2009, more than double the number of vehicles in the 2008 model year and three times the number in 2007.
"The sheer number of this year's winners indicates that automakers have made huge strides to improve crash protection," said Institute president Adrian Lund.

The selected vehicles are the best in protecting people in front, side and rear crash tests based on institute evaluations during the year. The vehicles are required to have electronic stability control, or ESC, to qualify for the award.

IIHS said electronic stability control is now standard equipment on virtually all new SUVs and three-quarters of passenger cars for the 2009 model year. ESC is standard on more than one-third of 2009 pickups.

Ford was led by the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan midsize cars with optional ESC; the Ford F-150 pickup, Ford Edge and Ford Flex midsize sport utility vehicles; and the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner small SUVs. The list also included the Mazda Tribute, which has the same underpinnings as the Escape and Mariner.

Ford CEO Alan Mulally argued last week in Washington that the automaker had made safety strides when he testified along with other Big Three executives seeking massive government aid.
"Every year, we're going to improve the quality, we're going to improve the fuel efficiency, we're going to improve the safety, and we're going to keep improving the productivity so we can offer the consumer the very best value," Mulally told a House committee.

Honda and its Acura unit had vehicles in nearly every category, including top-sellers such as the Honda Accord; the Honda Civic 4-door with optional ESC; and the Acura MDX and RDX midsize SUVs; and the Honda Fit with optional ESC. The Fit is the first mini-car to earn the safety award.

Volkswagen AG and its Audi brand had nine vehicles on the list, including the Volkswagen Jetta and Passat and the Audi A3, A4 and A6.

General Motors Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. both had eight vehicles on the list. GM's included the Cadillac CTS and the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook large SUVs.

Toyota's top performers were the Toyota Corolla with optional ESC, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra and Scion xB.

Using the awards, consumers can compare vehicles without having to review results from multiple tests. Automakers pay close attention to the institute's findings and frequently note positive ratings in television commercials.

The institute has advocated for an early adoption of anti-rollover technology such as ESC ahead of a government requirement for the systems by the 2012 model year.
Electronic stability control senses when a driver may lose control and automatically applies brakes to individual wheels to keep the vehicle stable and avoid a rollover. It helps motorists avoid skidding across icy or slick roads or keep control when swerving to avoid an unexpected object in the road.

IIHS said Chrysler LLC was the only major automaker that did not receive a single award. They said Chrysler could have picked up five awards if the head restraints had been improved in the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring, the Sebring convertible and the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country.

Chrysler spokesman Cole Quinnell said he could not comment on whether the head restraints might be upgraded in the future. He said Chrysler vehicles are equipped with a variety of safety features and the institute's results "are just one of the sources of information about a vehicle's crash performance."

In the market for a new car---try a Ford Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle!

When shopping for a quality pre-owned vehicle keep Louisburg Ford in mind. Not only do we stock quality pre-owned vehicles we have several Ford Certified Pre-Owned cars and trucks.

Why buy a Ford Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle?

The Ford Certified Pre-Owned Program takes the risk out of buying a previously owned vehicle. Driving a Ford CPO vehicles means driving with knowledge and confidence that the vehicle you purchased has been throughly inspected and comes with manufactur-backed limited warranty coverage.

Before you hit the road in a Certified Pre-Owned Ford vehicle, we put every car, truck and SUV to the test. Only the vehicles that pass our 169-point inspection become Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

In addition to peace of mind, each Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicle comes with these benefits:

Warranty: In addition to a 3-month/3,ooo mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty, every Ford CPO vehicle also comes with a 6-year/100,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.

169-Point Inspection: Factory trained technicians recondition any component that does not meet program standards, or they replace it with only new Ford Motorcraft or Ford Authorized Replacement parts.

Vehicle History Overview Report: You'll definitely know your history when you purchase a Ford CPO vehicle. As part of the 169-point inspection process, a Vehicle History Overview Report is run to identify any vehicle that does not meet Ford Certified Pre-Owned standards.

Roadside Assistance: Roadside assistance is offered for the full duration of the Limited Warranty coverage. That's 24-hours a day, seven days a week, in case of breakdown, blowout or bad weather.

Call Louisburg Ford toll-free 1-877-901-4311 to learn more about the Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicles currently in-stock. We have several of them on the showroom floor right now!

IT'S HERE.....

The long anticipated arrival of the 2008 Shelby GT500KR is here...the vehicle arrived yesterday, October 13 at 5 p.m. CST. It is one nice machine...here are some details and photos...

2008 Shelby GT500KR

#633 of 1000

$107,185

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the original Shelby Cobra GT500KR, Ford and Shelby collaborate on a new 'King of the Road' Mustang with the 2008 Shelby GT500KR. With only 1,000 KR vehicles scheduled to be produced, Louisburg Ford is excited to have #633 in stock and ready for you! This gorgeous car is being housed in our showroom to ensure it remains in pristine condition until it is delivered to its new owner. Just like its 1968 namesake, the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR builds on the strong foundation of the Shelby GT500. Packing 40 more horses under its custom-designed carbon composite hood, the GT500KR is the most powerful production Ford Mustang ever produced!

2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR

Specifications and Design Highlights

• 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 producing an estimated 540-horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque.
• Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack featuring revised calibration and cold air intake system.
• 6-speed manual transmission with 3.73:1 rear axle ratio
• Ford Racing performance exhaust system
• Unique performance suspension tuning: springs, dampers and stabilizer bars
• Shelby-designed 'GT500KR' 20-inch wheels (18-inch version for production)
• Ford Racing short-throw shifter and front strut tower brace
• Unique carbon composite hood featuring classic Shelby 'KR' design
• Front brake cooling ducts
• 'Shelby' lettering across the front edge of hood and rear decklid
• 40th Anniversary badges on the front quarter panels
• Carroll Shelby signature embroidered headrests and floor mats
• Official Shelby CSM 40th Anniversary GT500KR dash plate
• DVD based Navigation system

Call Jeff Graham at Louisburg Ford toll-free 1-877-901-4311...all reasonable offers will be acknowledged.

OCTOBER IS TRUCK MONTH!

After a September to remember it is now October Truck Month at Louisburg Ford!

Now is the time to buy a new 2008 Ford F-Series Truck. Up to $8,000 in rebates available, combined with the Louisburg Ford $50 over factory invoice pricing and you can save up to $12,000 on the purchase of a new truck.

At Louisburg Ford we have a great selection of F-150's as well as Super Duty trucks. If we don't have the exact truck you are looking for we will find it for you!

Not in the market for a new truck? Ford is offering up 0% financing on several models to close out the 2008 model year!

Come out and DRIVE ONE today!