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Drive One 4 Ur School 2010
Stuart Powell Ford Lincoln Mercury and Local Community to Raise as much as $6,000 for Garrard County High School
Innovative test-drive event will yield much-needed money for extracurricular activities
Danville, KY [DATE] - Ford Motor Company and Stuart Powell Ford Lincoln Mercury are partnering to help raise money in support of Garrard County High School as part of Ford's Drive One 4 UR School program. Members of the Garrard County community will have the opportunity to raise up to $6,000 for their school by test driving a Ford, Mercury, or Lincoln vehicle at the Stuart Powell dealership in Danville, on Saturday, August 14th, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
For every person who test drives a 2011 Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta, Mustang, Escape or Lincoln MKZ, Stuart Powell Ford Lincoln Mercury will donate $20 to Garrard County High School. The school will use the funds raised to benefit their marching band.
"We're excited to help raise money for Garrard County High School and at the same time introduce parents, teenagers and other drivers to our high quality lineup and innovative safety technologies," said Patti Powell, Vice President of Stuart Powell Ford. "We know it is important that students continue to have opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, and that's why over the past year it has been a privilege to help support these important programs at area high schools."
Since the start of Ford's Drive One 4 UR School program in 2007, over 125,000 people have helped raise more than $2.6 million for close to 700 high schools across the country. Locally, Stuart Powell Ford has participated in Ford's Drive One 4 UR School program for one year and raised over $3,700 for Boyle County High School.
In addition to raising much-needed revenue for high school extracurricular activities, Ford Motor Company's Drive One 4 UR School program also gives participants the chance to take a look at Ford and Lincoln Mercury's exciting new cars and leading safety technologies, including:
· MyKey?, a system that allows parents to limit a vehicle's top speed and audio volume to encourage safe driving behavior in teens;
· SYNC®, the fully integrated, in-vehicle voice-activated communications and entertainment system with 911 AssistTM, Vehicle Health Report and GPS-based features including business search and call completion;
· The Ford Fusion, Motor Trend's 2010 Car of the Year®. The Fusion offers drivers maximum performance and America's most fuel-efficient midsize sedan.
· The all-new Ford Fiesta which brings an expressive, vibrant design, sharp reflexes and 15 key features and technologies that give it the safety, convenience and connectivity usually found in vehicles costing much more. Fiesta delivers a best-in-class fuel economy of 40 mpg on the highway.
To participate, please visit Stuart Powell Ford Lincoln Mercury, located at 225 S Danville
Bypass on Saturday, August 14th between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver's license. There is a limit of one test drive per household.
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About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn,
Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With
about 176,000 employees and about 80 plants worldwide, the company's automotive
brands include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, production of which has been
announced by the company to be ending in the fourth quarter of 2010, and, until
its sale, Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor
Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.
Robert Cunningham Joins Stuart Powell Team
Stuart Powell Ford-Mazda
announces the addition of Robert Cunningham to their staff. As an outside
representative to businesses, organizations & individuals, Cunningham
will help people who need information to become owners of Ford, Lincoln or
Mazda products. Many of these are eligible for manufacturer and/or dealer
discounts because of partnerships with Ford Motor Company, Mazda Motor
Corporation, or Stuart Powell Ford-Mazda itself.
Robert previously represented The Advocate-Messenger, The Interior Journal and Job News as advertising consultant for auto, retail, real estate and employee recruitment. Most recently, Robert represented Thoroughbred Threads in sales and service of custom apparel, accessories and gifts.
Robert, his wife, Kay, and their daughter, Carol have resided in Garrard & Mercer counties, and currently reside in Boyle County. Kay teaches math & Spanish at Danville High School, and Carol is a student at Boyle County High School.
Cunningham may be reached at (859) 236-8917, toll-free (800) 334-0005, or robertc@stuartpowell.com
$1,000 Built Ford Tough Trucks/FFA Scholarship Awarded To Local Youth
Colby Myers, a 2010 graduate of Boyle Co High School, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by, Stuart Powell Ford and Ford Motor Company.
Myers' parents are Joe Myers and Toni Myers of Harrodsburg. Myers plans to study
Agricultural Economics at University of Kentucky.
The Built Ford Tough Trucks FFA Scholarship Program is designed to recognize
FFA Members' talents and accomplishments while encouraging their future academic
achievements.
The scholarship is one of 457 scholarships awarded by Ford Division, Ford Motor
Company Fund and the Ford Dealers to FFA members who are high school seniors
planning to attend college in the fall of 2010, as well as current collegiate students.
Ford Fusion Named 2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year
ford fusion named 2010 motor trend car of the year
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· The 2010 Ford Fusion is MOTOR TREND magazine's pick for its prestigious Car of the Year®
award · The Fusion bested a field of 23 contenders -
including the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- to win the prominent award · Fusion is now among America's top 10-selling
vehicles and the No. 1-selling domestic car · Ford Fusion is America's most fuel-efficient midsize
sedan for both hybrid and conventional gasoline models. The Fusion Hybrid with
an EPA estimated 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway tops the
Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the highway, while the
four-cylinder Fusion with best-in-class highway fuel economy at 34 mpg tops the
Toyota Camry four-cylinder by 2 mpg |
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 outperformed 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
transmissions - that deliver even more horsepower and better fuel economy.
Fusion: A hit from the start
The
Ford Fusion has been generating excitement among journalists and consumers
alike since the nameplate first launched in the fall of 2005. In fact, the introductory
model - which marked Ford's re-entry into the midsize sedan market - was a
finalist for MOTOR TREND's 2006 Car of the Year award.
Since
then, Fusion's popularity has continued to soar - and so have sales. Fusion set
a sales record in April - the first full month of sales for the redesigned 2010
model and the new Fusion Hybrid - and overall sales are already at an all-time
high for 2009.
With its quality unsurpassed by Toyota or Honda, best-in-class
fuel economy, class-exclusive technologies and significant residual value
improvement, the 2010 Ford Fusion is clearly delivering the key attributes that
midsize sedan buyers want.
"Even
at a time when industry-wide sales are down 26 percent, Fusion sales continue
to grow," said Ford Sales Analyst George Pipas.
The
new Fusion Hybrid model has played an important role in Fusion's success. The
vehicle delivers an EPA estimated 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the
highway, topping the Toyota Camry hybrid by 8 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the
highway. It also offers innovative new technology - SmartGauge? with
EcoGuide - that coaches hybrid drivers to maximize fuel efficiency.
According
to Fusion Marketing Manager Jonathan Richards, car buyers are so passionate
about Fusion that they are choosing to buy the high series models - Hybrid, SEL
and Sport.
"Data
show that high series models account for 50 percent of sales," he said.
"Customers are also embracing technology offerings like voice-activated navigation,
SYNC and Sony® Audio."
Richards
says the introduction of a Sport model is also drawing praise from Fusion
customers, as is the new six-speed gearbox with SelectShift?
transmission.
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Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry
leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across
six continents. With about 200,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the
company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The
company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.
Drive One 4 UR School
Drive One 4 Ur School
To Support BCHS!
Boyle County Band
Career and Technical Education
The more people who drive, the more we'll earn!
WHERE: Stuart Powell Ford Lincoln Mercury Dealership
WHEN: Saturday October 3rd, 9:00AM to 3:00PM
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The Ford and Lincoln Mercury Drive One 4 UR School program
gives participants the opportunity to raise money for their high school by
test-driving the all new Ford lineup at Stuart Powell Ford on October 3.
Despite difficult economic times, Ford Motor Company
continues to show its commitment to the community by sponsoring popular events,
such as the Drive One 4 UR School program, with the cooperation of local
dealers like Stuart Powell Ford here in Danville. The Drive One 4 UR School
event on October 3 will raise money for Boyle County High School's Band and the
Career and Technical Education Programs. For each participant that test-drives
a vehicle, Ford Motor Company and Stuart Powell Ford will donate $20. Test-drivers
can raise as much as $6,000, which will be used for everything from purchasing
new uniforms and team t-shirts to expenses to cover competitions and new
equipment.
The Ford and Lincoln Mercury Drive One 4 UR School program not
only provides an opportunity to generate much-needed funding for high school
activities, it also presents a great chance to check out Ford and Lincoln
Mercury's exciting new cars and technologies.
"We love having the ability to host a Drive One 4 UR School event for Boyle County High School," said Patti Powell, General Manager at Stuart Powell Ford. "Drive One 4 UR School gives the community the opportunity to raise money for its youth as well as the opportunity to check out our newest Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, which provide the latest in smart technology as well as class leading fuel-efficiency."
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2009 Best in the Business Award - Advocate Messenger
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Readers of the Advocate Messenger have voted and recognized those who have provided the best service around, and the Stuart Powell Ford Dealership was voted in as the Best Car Dealership!
NEWS RELEASE FROM STUART POWELL FORD IN DANVILLE
KENNY STRATTON JOINS STUART POWELL
Stuart Powell Ford, Lincoln,
Mercury and Mazda, is pleased to announce the addition of Kenny Stratton as a
Sales Consultant to their Sales Staff in
Kenny is well known in
Kenny and his wife Nancy
Phillips, live in Harrodsburg and have a one son, McKinley, who is a Senior at
Salute To Dealers Award awarded to Stuart Powell
"If I can't find a way to do something, I make a way," said Powell, whose first job as a 15-year-old was pumping aviation fuel and cleaning plane windshields. By age 16, he qualified to handle a Piper J-3 Cub, a classic one-engine yellow plane of the era. His first solo flight took off from a tiny airstrip. "Just an open field, really!" for which he has worked actively for four decades to expand into a two-runway airport that handles corporate jets and is now named Stuart Powell Field. "Aside from selling and servicing vehicles, my passion in life is trying to develop the airport," he said.Assisting community growth through a vital transportation link is just one of the lifelong Kentuckian's contributions to his area. Powell and the Ford dealership he started in Lancaster, Ky. in 1960 also support the Salvation Army, Centre College and many other organizations, including the local library, The Community Arts Center, The Regional Medical Center and his church.
"I get great satisfaction from helping people," explained Powell. "It's a way to leave a mark on the world. See, I believe in the saying "You never stand so tall as when you stoop to help somebody else.
"Powell, a former mayor of Lancaster, Ky., applied government experience and business discipline to earn grants that helped Danville?s open field become a regional airport with a 5,000-foot runway for small jets. Economic development and employment benefit significantly from the airfield expansion that Powell engineered as chairman of the Danville-Boyle County Airport Board since 1968.
"We have a dandy, first-class airport for a city of our size, and it?s mainly because of Stuart," said Danville Mayor Hugh Coomer. "And that?s very important to us right now as a draw for industry.
"In September 2007 the Kentucky commissioner of aviation designated Powell as General Aviation Board Chairman of the Year. At the same ceremony, the Ford dealer also received a Kentucky Ace award for his commitment to aviation, education, safety and development.
In Danville, Powell's community outreach also embraces the Salvation Army, for which he has served as an advisory board member since 1976. His support helped build a Thrift Store, a gymnasium and administrative offices that serve a five-county area. Powell's dedication inspires employees to supplement the dealership?s contributions.
"Stuart has been a pillar in our organization. He has done so much for the community through Salvation Army," said Capt. Zach Bell, leader of the local chapter. "He is heavily involved in the community, and it comes from his heart."
"I like challenges," said Powell. "I enjoy seeing something that looks difficult get accomplished."