www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 16, 2006 - 21 Ford confirms new Shelby GT and Lincoln MKS Sedan New Ford Shelby GT to go on sale in January as the newest member of the Mustang performance car stable. Ford Motor Company will increase the pace of new product introductions and respond to fast-changing consumer-buying trends as it accelerates its "Way Forward" turnaround plan and considers investing up to $1 billion in several of the company's Michigan facilities. Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas, made that announcement to industry leaders at the Center for Automotive Research's 41st annual Management Briefing Seminars. Ford's potential $1 billion investment would be dedicated to expanding flexible manufacturing at several Ford facilities in Michigan and be used for the research and development of future products, advanced powertrain technologies and hybrid vehicles. Fields announced the first of these nw products will be the Shelby GT and the luxury Lincoln MKS. The 4.6-liter, 325 hp Ford Shelby GT will occupy a niche between the Mustang GT and the Ford Shelby GT500 both in performance and appearance. It is a retail version of the Ford Shelby GT-H Mustang developed for Hertz that was the surprise hit of the 2006 New York International Auto Show. The Ford Shelby GT will be on sale in January. of profound demographic changes already affecting the The Lincoln MKS full-size flagship sedan will be auto industry that will accelerate during the next based on the concept vehicle first shown at the North decade. American International Auto Show in January. The Lincoln MKS will be the next major step in establishing Lincoln as America's luxury brand. Lincoln is building momentum -- with retail sales up eight per cent for the first half of 2006. The new Lincoln MKS flagship is designed to continue to introduce a new face of Lincoln to the American A SEASON FINALE WITH public, building on the hallmarks of GREAT OFFERS TO MATCH design, a business class experience VOLVO OF OAKVILLE'S 2006 MODEL YEAR-END SALES EVENT IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO and a smooth, confident ride. EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS ON PREMIUM VEHICLES, Ford has identified two customer WITH LOW LEASE RATES, LOW FINANCE RATES AND LIMITED EDITION MODELS. WHAT trends that will take future products MAKES IT A MODEL YEAR END EVENT? across the auto industry into new PURCHASE OR LEASE SELECTED MODELS FROM OUR 2006 LINE UP AND YOU RECEIVE directions. LEASE RATES AS LOW AS 1.15% PLUS OTHER FANTASTIC INCENTIVES. IT ONLY LASTS FOR The first is a growing, worldwide ONE MONTH, SO VISIT VOLVO OF OAKVILLE demand for sustainability and a TODAY, FOR FULL DETAILS. VISIT VOLVOOFOAKVILLE.COM smart energy policy. The second a set Auto EVERYTHING SEASON FINALE DON'T MISS VOLVO OF OAKVILLE'S 2006 MODEL YEAR-END SALES EVENT! PLUS: · SPECIAL LOW LEASE RATES · SPECIAL LOW FINANCE RATES · SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION MODELS XC70 2006 VOLVO XC70 $ 448* 1.15% LEASE RATE 36 MO. TERM LEASE PER MO. 2006 VOLVO XC90 $ XC90 506* 2.5% LEASE RATE 36 MO. TERM LEASE PER MO. AUGUST 1ST TO AUGUST 31ST. FOR FULL DETAILS VISIT VOLVO OF OAKVILLE. BRONTE RD. VOLVO OF OAKVILLE 770 Pacific Road, Oakville (888) 971-8100 volvoofoakville.com W. PACIFIC RD. Q.E.W. SOUTH SERVICE RD. E. WYECROFT RD. Ford has confirmed it will offer the 325 hp Shelby GT as the third model in the Mustang lineup. It sits between the Mustang GT and the Ford Shelby GT500. *Without prejudice limited time offer, on approved credit to qualified retail customers only. Offer available on a 2006 XC 70/XC 90; $448/$506 per month; 36/36 month term with $3,400/$5,830 down payment, first month's payment including tax, $1,580 freight and PDI, $45.21 PPSA and $550/$600 security deposit are due at lease inception. Lease APR 1.15%/2.5%. Total lease obligation $16,119.00/$18,216.00. Taxes, licence, insurance and retailer charges extra. Lease has a 20,000 km year allowance ($0.16 per km on excess). Payment and security deposit may vary by choice of extra equipment. Purchase at end of lease for $24,678.00/$26.259.00 plus taxes. Offers end August 31st, 2006. Dealer may lease for less. Some terms/conditions apply. See Volvo of Oakville for full details. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Volvo of Oakville is not responsible for errors or omissions in this ad. ©2006 Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. "Volvo. for life" is a registered trademark used under license by Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. Always remember to wear your seat belt. Visit volvoofoakville.com 3RD LINE