“Nelly is a true car guy, there’s no denying that. When Nelly expressed interest in wanting to partner with Ford on the all-new 2011 Ford Mustang GT, we knew it was a perfect fit. The Mustang has such appeal within the urban market. Since it was launched, the vehicle has made appearances in several of the most popular urban films. This was just a great opportunity for Ford, and we’re excited that the Mustang GT is going to be a part of one of the most anticipated albums of 2010.”  – Crystal Worthem, Ford’s Multicultural Marketing Communications Manager.

Learn more about this awesome partnership between Nelly and Ford by reading on!

Nelly’s Mustang GT came to life after the artist caught a glimpse of the vehicle while inside the walls of Ford’s design studio a little more than a year ago as part of a partnership tied to the launch of the 2009 Ford Flex.

"They’re really going in the direction of the people, so to speak. And it’s beautiful," Nelly said. "The youth nowadays -- they want everything so aggressive and so alive. So I think the 5.0 is all that. It’s aggressive, it’s alive, and it’s definitely youthful."

Nelly has since then collaborated with Ford’s design team and DUB’s customization team to make the Mustang his own while still keeping the vehicle true to its muscle car roots.

“I’m itching to get behind the wheel of my Mustang and really take it out on the streets. This vehicle being a part of my album artwork is just a reflection of the direction and feel that the album has. To be able to partner with Ford again on another vehicle that is going to change the automotive game is exciting.”

The 35-year-old rapper, actor and mogul, who was most recently ranked third on Billboard Magazine’s “Artist of the Decade List,” says the Mustang is one of the hottest muscle cars ever to hit the streets.

Nelly said he got his love of cars from his family, including his grandfather and his father. “I probably shouldn’t say this but my father used to street race with me in the back seat. And at the time it sounded beautiful,” he said. “It’s probably a little dangerous now. But at the time I loved it.”

Nelly says he can’t wait to hit the streets in his 2011 Mustang GT.

The exterior of the vehicle features a custom gloss black paint job with flat black racing stripes and a Street Scenes body kit complete with custom 22- and 24-inch wheels and Pirelli tires. The vehicle also includes a billet grille, hood scoop, tinted taillights, angel eyes headlights and a Borla exhaust. In addition, the interior is a complete suede and leather design with a custom JL Audio system that includes two 12-inch subwoofers, amps and speakers. Nelly says he can’t wait to hit the streets in his 2011 Mustang GT.

Want to learn more about the Ford Mustang? Come on down to Capital Ford Lincoln today and talk with one of our product specialist. We definitely have some Mustang lovers here!

And when it comes to personalizing your new Ford, there is no need to look elsewhere. Check out what our Ford’s Custom Accessories line up has to offer.

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Continue reading to see our creed for Level 10.

Our Creed

“I hereby promise to begin today to manifest the personal greatness I know lies within me….To improve the quality of my life, to learn more, laugh more, care more, share more and risk more. I control my personal destiny and I recognize if it is to be… it is up to me. This is the day in my life I summon the courage to face my fears and turn them into stepping stones of success. I will be the prisoner of nothing. I am someone special. I will live my life… at Level 10… Every Day… Every Time… Without Fail… No Exceptions.”

In 2009 we developed the Level 10 award at Rosemont School.  And each year look forward to awarding a student that fits the following criteria:

·         A Volunteer

·         Shows Leadership

·         A Mentor

·         Helps Teachers

·         Is Involvement in School Activities

·         Acts as an Ambassador for Rosemont School

·         Is Respectful

·         Has a Positive Attitude

·         Sets a Good Example for Other Students

·         And is Involved in the Community

The award is presented to a grade 8 student at their graduation.

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Our Capital Cares campaign started February 1^st 2010. With the help of the staff and family of the Capital Automotive Group and together with the Rosemont community we collected donations. We filled three trucks up with clothes (children and adult), footwear, toys and sporting goods. Keep reading to learn more!

By 1.30 pm on Sunday people from the community had successfully found what they needed and cleared off 6 tables. The clothing drive continued until 4.00 pm and the remaining clothes will be donated to families in need.

Socks, mittens, winter jackets and ski pants were put away for the students of Rosemont School, for those cold winter days spend running around outside on the playground.

We are grateful that we can be apart of something that makes an impact on the community. Although it is a small effort in the grand scheme of things we know we helped many families and for that reason we will continue on and try and make a difference.

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In 2008 Capital Cares developed a business relationship with Rosemont Community School in Regina. We wanted to create and sustain a direct, ongoing and mutually beneficial partnership with a school with hopes that by focusing on one community that we would make a bigger impact.

Our overall goal is to provide additional resources, experiences and opportunities for the students, parents and community. In forming our relationship we wish to present the children with direction toward future education and professional development; and overall enhancing the student experience. In helping Rosemont School we anticipate it will help us achieve our Capital Cares Committee goal of becoming more involved with the community, and developing a stronger bond among the Capital Automotive Group employees.

Capital Cares is thrilled to continue planning and organizing events for our partnership and was proud when we received the formal announcement from the Regina Public School Board that our partnership had been accepted.

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Ford is focused on solutions that reach not just hundreds or thousands of cars, but millions of vehicles – because that is how Ford can truly make a difference. Near- and longer-term advancements from Ford include Eco Boost turbo charging and direct injection technology, multi-speed transmissions, advanced electric power steering, weight reductions, aerodynamic improvements, diesel engines and hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles.

Leafy-Lundi is going to bring you articles on what matters the most to you and your family. Check out the upcoming topics and see what Ford is bringing to the table!

• Reducing Petroleum Use by Using Wheat
• Hybrid Vehicles
• Bio Fuel-Capable Vehicles
• Plug-In Hybrids

If there is something that you are interested in learning more about send me a comment and we will post a blog with all the answers.

Visit Capital Ford Lincoln today and test drive your environmentally friendly 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid or 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Ford Motor Company is devoted to offering customers affordable environmental technologies in the vehicles they want and value.

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Let’s start Leafy-Lundi with some solid fundamental fuel efficiency best practices.

Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated

Every 1 PSI drop in tire pressure cuts your gas mileage by 0.4%. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer.

Your potential savings: $64/year (17 gallons or 64.35 Liters per year)

Use The Recommended Motor Oil

You can improve your gas mileage by 1-2% by using the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil. Also, look for motor oil that says “Energy Conserving” on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives.

Your potential savings: $41/year (11 gallons or 41.63 Liters per year)

Clean Out Your Trunk

Heavy loads cut into your mileage. Every 100 pounds of unneeded cargo reduces your mileage by 1-2%.

Your potential savings: $41/year (11 gallons or 41.63 Liters per year)

Remove Your Roof Rack

Roof racks are can be a great convenience, but they also create drag that reduces your fuel efficiency by 5%. Remove the rack if you won’t be using it.

Your potential savings: $109/year (29 gallons or 109.77 Liters per year)

Keep Your Engine Tuned

Tuning an engine on average improves mileage by 4%, although fixing severe problems, such as a faulty oxygen sensor can improve mileage by as much as 40%.

Your potential savings: $87/year (23 gallons or 87.06 Liters per year)

Service Your Car Regularly

Dirty air filters, old spark plugs, and low fluid levels can reduce your mileage. (Varies)

YOUR POTENTIAL SAVINGS TOTAL: $342/year (91 gallons or 344.47 Liters per year)

YOUR POTENTIAL SAVINGS TOTAL: $342 per year. What will you buy with the money you save?

Some Extra Tips:

• Don’t mash your pedals – Aggressive acceleration and braking can cut your fuel efficiency by up to 33% on highways. Anticipate changes to traffic for smoother starts and stops.
• Roll up your windows – Open windows increase drag, cutting your mileage up to 10% on highways.
• Go easy on the air conditioning – Blasting the A/C can cut your mileage by 20%. Use it only when you need it.
• Control your speed – Most vehicles get maximum fuel efficiency around 60 miles per hour. At higher speeds, air drag increases exponentially. Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
• Use higher gears – Higher gears allow your engine to run at lower speeds, saving engine wear and gas.
• Avoid excessive idling – When you idle, you’re getting 0 miles the gallon. Don’t leave your engine running if you plan to be stationary for more than a minute.
• Avoid rush hour commutes – If you can stagger your commutes, you can avoid the stop-and-go traffic that burns so much gas.
• Share rides, bike to work, or take public transportation – The best way to save gas is not to drive at all.

Have any tips that have worked for you and your family? Let us know!

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Conan attempting to sell his SHO at a high-end auction.

The TV star’s long-running relationship with his 1992 Ford Taurus SHO was challenged when the all-new 2010 Taurus SHO made an appearance on the late-night comedy show on October 29, 2009. A national audience saw firsthand whether O’Brien’s loyal love for his Jewel Green SHO could be tempted with the latest SHO head-turner from Ford.

O’Brien’s second-generation Taurus SHO has been the focus of the late night comedian’s skits many times including during O’Brien’s premier as host of “The Tonight Show” earlier this year.

During the skit O’Brien, who is confident there could never be a better performance sedan than his 1992 Taurus SHO, is tempted by the 2010 model’s 365-horespower V-6 and its high tech features. Amy Marentic, Ford’s Group marketing manager for Taurus, teaches O’Brien a thing or two when it comes to the Taurus SHO.

Amy Marentic, Ford’s Group marketing manger for Taurus, who teaches O’Brien a thing or two about the 2010 Taurus SHO.

In 1989 the Taurus SHO was created for those automotive enthusiast needing the room and capability of a four-door full-size car. Loved for its high performance and unassuming exterior the Ford Taurus resulted in over 100,000 sales in the limited production throughout 1999.

The original Taurus SHO generated a loyal following of owners, with an active club more than 1,000 members strong, an online forum with more than 10,000 registered users and a Web site (bringbackthesho.com) specifically devoted to convincing Ford to resurrect the SHO.  The 2010 Taurus product development team spent significant time listening to SHO enthusiasts.

The new Taurus debuted to rave reviews from the automotive press, and early customer demand validates the critical acclaim.  The foundation of the new 2010 Taurus SHO is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 engine.  This advanced powerplant generates an estimated 365 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 350 ft.-lbs. of torque at 3,500 rpm, resulting in significantly improved power, torque and fuel economy compared with larger, normally aspirated engines.  This also is Ford’s most powerful EcoBoost engine.

Want to learn more about the unique sleek 2010 Ford Taurus SHO?! Come on down to Capital Ford Lincoln today and ask to speak to one of product specialists.

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In 2008 Funkmaster Flex Rolled Out A Limited Edition Expedition.

A fan asks “What is unique about the Ford that other cars manufacturers don’t have? How many Fords do you have?” Funkmaster Flex replies with, “I love how ford has changed up the sheet metal over the last 5 years. I own an Expedition, 2010 mustang, 1970 mustang. 1971 Torino and 1968 Fastback Mustang.”

Funkmaster Flex is an avid car enthusiast, customizing new vehicles and building vintage cars with special attention to style and performance. Most recently, Flex customized the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus SHO and what does he love most? “My favorites are the SYNC technology and Eco Boost. There are others such as BLIS and Cross Traffic Alert.”

FMF says, “My favorites are the SYNC technology and Eco Boost. There are others such as BLIS and Cross Traffic Alert.”

“Here’s a vehicle that has so much history and stands on its own in terms of design and attitude,” said Funkmaster Flex. “It’s definitely different from anything that I’ve ever done before. It’s much more subdued and doesn’t scream at you in terms of its paint job and overall effect. I really took a vehicle that already had everything in terms of its styling and design and gave it a real stealth-like feel.”

Earl Lucas, designer of the all-new 2010 Taurus SHO knew exactly what Funkmaster Flex wanted to convey when he met with him in the Bronx during the initial design consultation.

“Flex wanted to put his spin on the vehicle while keeping the Taurus’s history and sophistication in mind. Flex was able to take that inspiration and customize it in a way that was both timeless and mature,” said Lucas.

The exterior of the vehicle features a two-tone black and metal grey paint job complete with custom 22-inch wheels and Pirelli tires. The vehicle was also lowered with a HR spring kit and a Billet Grille and custom door handles were added.

In addition, the vehicle features a one-off front spoiler and rear window wing. All of the rims and the trim in the vehicle were finished in brushed black chrome. The interior was left the same with the exception of adding a black suede headliner and the signature FMF logos on the headrests.

“Flex really created a design that veered away from what we traditionally expect from him,” said Lucas. “He is amazing in what he does and what he ultimately did to this vehicle. When you get a chance to work with someone who has perspective on what’s new, what’s hot and what’s now, it’s great.”

Want to customize your ride? Come on down to Capital Ford Lincoln today and Meet Peter Koutsourelis our Accessories Manager. Want to know more about Peter? Check out his latest blog post, Bring in the New Year with a bang, & some bling!

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Ford Motor Company recognizes the importance of working jointly with environmental stakeholders to engineer sustainable vehicles in an eco-friendly manner. Its commitment to a greener future is demonstrated on a daily basis with numerous ongoing environmental initiatives. While Capital Ford is a fraction the size of FoMoCo we pitch in as well, more on that at the end.

On Tuesday, May 6, Ford Motor Company was recognized with the esteemed ‘Green Choice Award’ by Natural Health magazine. Ford received this award for its continuous efforts towards building a greener future. The company and its products were judged in a number of different areas such as alternative energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, recycling, operational energy footprints, and LEED certifications. All data collected by Natural Health magazine was submitted by Ford.

The following are some highlights of Ford’s ongoing environmental initiatives:

- Each year, Ford conserves up to 900 tons of carbon emissions and 600,000 gallons of water because Escape Hybrid seats are made with 100 per cent post-industrial recycled fabric.

- Since 2000, Ford has cut its global energy use by nearly one third, in part by upgrading plants with more efficient equipment.

- Ford gives employees two paid days off a year to do volunteer work—in 2008, they committed a total of 124,000 hours. At 17 of the company’s facilities, staffers have turned vacant plots of land into habitats for local plants and animals, and created walking trails to encourage nearby residents to visit.

- Ford’s EcoBoost engine, which the company launched this year, improves vehicle fuel economy by as much as 20 per cent.

“Ford facilities are often faced with complex environmental challenges, and every year – even in hard times – our employees rise to the challenge with innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact while promoting sustainability. The Green Choice Award honors their achievements, and challenges others to take bold steps.” – David Berdish, Manager, Ford Sustainable Business Development

The ‘Green Choice Award’ was presented to Ford, along with nine other corporations, by renowned actor and environmental activist Ed Begley, Jr. in New York City. Like I’d said, Capital Ford is a fraction the size of Ford Motor Company but we’re active with the little things. We pitch in with proper oil recycling after vehicle maintenance, proper battery recycling (especially during winter it’s busy),  paper recycling stations and all cans and bottles are collected with the recycling refunds are put towards the Capital Cares program.

How do you think a car dealership can work towards winning a ‘Green Choice Award’ ?

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People tend to judge a book by its cover and a vehicle by its exterior. But in reality, it’s what’s inside that really matters to those spending time there. Ford has taken inspiration from outside the realm of the automotive world – from fashion, furniture, jewelry, even nature – and moved those elements within. Both Capital Ford Lincoln and Ford also take what you the customer have to say to heart. Ford uses what you say in order to design a vehicle with safety, technology, the environment and quality in mind. Capital Ford uses what you say to improve our service, develop new databases of information for your vehicle research and ensure customer satisfaction.

Let’s face it not all of us want to know what is under the hood! You get in a car and immediately you start forming opinions, sometimes those opinions form before you even have a seat. Ford has taken the step to understand that one of major factors affecting your perception of a vehicle is what is underneath you – the seat. Comfort will determine over time whether or not you truly fall in love with your vehicle. Ford has made seat comfort a science, studying and measuring what people want and need. Ford goes above and beyond to test their seating and compare it to the competition to make sure shape and firmness among others is right on top! They recognize your investment is one for the long haul and want to make you feel your best!

Can you hear that?! Sometimes, no sound is the best sound. Ford has listened and knows customers want an interior that is quiet and their engineers stress the importance! Engineers make sure to conduct extensive testing to eliminate everything but the purr of an engine. “We know what quality sounds like because customers have told us,” said Mark Vojtisek, manager of Vehicle Integration. “They’ve identified the difference between a ‘plasticky’ sound versus one that is solid and secure. We know the metrics of each, and we design to create those sounds customer prefer.”

But don’t just take our word for it. Listen to what others have said about Ford cars and trucks:

“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 the sales juggernauts such as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. It is no surprise the Fusion now ranks in the top ten best selling cars in America.”

“Consumers demand the latest on-the-go innovation in their cars. Ford automobiles are built with cutting-edge technology that makes driving safer and more enjoyable,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association.

“The key to world-class interior quietness is to pinpoint the source and location of every unwanted sound, no matter how subtle it is,” said Bill Gulker, Ford’s leader of Wind Noise Engineering. “Noise Vision already is paying off for Ford, with the new 2010 Taurus, Fusion, Flex and F-150 achieving the quietest interiors in their class.”

And according to the latest rankings from Consumer Reports, 70 percent of Ford’s vehicles were ranked as recommended buys, compared to 40 percent four years ago – beating both GM and Chrysler.

So next time you step into a Ford check out the inviting interior. Ford strives for great balance with beauty and functionality to enhance your experience. Come on down to Capital Ford Lincoln for a closer look….I mean feel.

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