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What do NASCAR, NASA and Ford of Ocala have in common?
We have discovered what replacing the air in our tires with Nitrogen can do!
And we would like to share it with you. Experts agree it can help improve your gas mileage, save wear and tear on your tires and improve cornering and braking, especially in an emergency. Now you can Google it for a scientific explanation but I would like to share with you an article we found in the local paper. It is about the Marion County Sheriffs Department and their experiment with adding Nitrogen to their scout cars and other vehicles.

Ocala Star Banner Article on Nitrogen Published November 2008

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6 myths about the Detroit 3

Detroit Free Press 11/17/08 by Mark Phelan (c) Copyright 2007, Detroit Free Press. All Rights Reserved.

• The debate over aid to the Detroit-based automakers is awash with half-truths and misrepresentations that are endlessly repeated by everyone from members of Congress to journalists. Here are six myths about the companies and their vehicles, and the reality in each case.
• Myth No. 1
• Nobody buys their vehicles.
• Reality General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler LLC sold 8.5 million vehicles in the United States last year and millions more around the world. GM outsold Toyota by about 1.2 million vehicles in the United States last year and holds a U.S. lead over Toyota of about 560,000 so far this year. Globally, GM in 2007 remained the world's largest automaker, selling 9,369,524 vehicles worldwide -- about 3,000 more than Toyota. Ford outsold Honda by about 850,000 and Nissan by more than 1.3 million vehicles in the United States last year. Chrysler sold more vehicles here than Nissan and Hyundai combined in 2007 and so far this year.
• Myth No. 2
• They build unreliable junk.
• Reality The creaky, leaky vehicles of the 1980s and '90s are long gone. Consumer Reports recently found that "Ford's reliability is now on par with good Japanese automakers." The independent J.D. Power Initial Quality Study scored Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Mercury, Pontiac and Lincoln brands' overall quality as high or higher than that of Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Nissan, Scion, Volkswagen and Volvo. Power rated the Chevrolet Malibu the highest-quality midsize sedan. Both the Malibu and Ford Fusion scored better than the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
• Myth No. 3
• They build gas-guzzlers.
• Reality All of the Detroit Three build midsize sedans the Environmental Protection Agency rates at 29-33 miles per gallon on the highway. The most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Malibu gets 33 m.p.g. on the highway, 2 m.p.g. better than the best Honda Accord. The most fuel-efficient Ford Focus has the same highway fuel economy ratings as the most efficient Toyota Corolla. The most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Cobalt has the same city fuel economy and better highway fuel economy than the most efficient non-hybrid Honda Civic. A recent study by Edmunds.com found that the Chevrolet Aveo subcompact is the least expensive car to buy and operate.
• Myth No. 4
• They already got a $25-billion bailout.
• Reality None of that money has been lent out and may not be for more than a year. In addition, it can, by law, be used only to invest in future vehicles and technology, so it has no effect on the shortage of operating cash the companies face because of the economic slowdown that's killing them now.
• Myth No. 5
• GM, Ford and Chrysler are idiots for investing in pickups and SUVs.
• Reality The domestic companies' lineup has been truck-heavy, but Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have all spent billions of dollars on pickups and SUVs because trucks are a large and historically profitable part of the auto industry. The most fuel-efficient full-size pickups from GM, Ford and Chrysler all have higher EPA fuel economy ratings than Toyota and Nissan's full-size pickups.
• Myth No. 6
• They don't build hybrids.
• Reality The Detroit Three got into the hybrid business late, but Ford and GM each now offers more hybrid models than Honda or Nissan, with several more due to hit the road in early 2009.

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Take the guesswork out of buying a used car and purchase a certified pre-owned vehicle. We only certify vehicles that have passed a rigorous inspection process designed to test every aspect of a vehicle to verify it meets our standards.

Before you purchase a certified pre-owned vehicle, we'll provide you with the vehicle's history report. Along with extensive warranty coverage* and 24/7 roadside assistance backed by Ford Motor Company and our 100-year heritage, you'll know you've made the right choice.To qualify for Certified Pre-Owned status, each used Ford must be less than six model years old and have fewer than 80,000 miles on the odometer. Then before we certify any Ford pre-owned vehicle, it must first pass a rigorous 169 point-by-point exam. All our Certified Pre-Owned vehicles come with extensive warranty coverage*. and 24-hour roadside assistance. And to top it off, your dealer provides a full tank of gas, new wiper blades, and fresh oil and filter at delivery.

*See your sales specialist for limited warranty coverage details and more information about the right certified pre-owned vehicle for you.

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Now through November 30, 2008 you can winterize your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle or get the service you've been putting off due to the economy. We're offering savings on over 30 service procedures for gas and diesel powered vehicles. If you are like most of us, we don't put money aside for repairs, especially with the price of gas and food being what they are.
Ford of Ocala understands this and also knows maintaining your ride saves money now and over the long haul. So we've joined with Ford Motor Company to save you money today! And because we are a Blue Oval Certified Service Center we can offer even bigger savings on servicing your vehicle. You can click on the photo or this link Ford Genuine Service to get more details on this money saving offer.
Many of these services can be done without an appointment but for your convenience you can set one by phone or online at Ford of Ocala Service Appointment
And of course, we invite you to call or visit with a Service Advisor today to find out more. 1.800.292.3338 or locally at 352.732.4800

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Where Every Day really is a Sale Day! Being a High Volume, Discount Dealer gives you a price advantage over every dealer in Florida. Just ask our 'competition'- We guarantee the lowest price on a new Ford in the state of Florida in writing. Check around- we should have more trucks, mustangs, SUVs and passenger cars than any other dealer in North Central Florida. And we have an award winning Commercial Sales Division as well. Our Automotive Group increases our available inventory tremendously and we are part of the largest network in the SouthEast.And it isn't just other Ford dealers. We pride ourselves in delivering more vehicle for less money, regardless of make or model. If you are in the market for a new or pre-owned vehicle please check us out online, on the phone or in person. You, your family and your pocketbook will be pleasantly surprised by the great staff at Ford of Ocala. Call 1.800.292.3338, visit www.fordofocala.com or www.fordocala.net or come to 2816 NW Pine Avenue (Hwy 301/441) in sunny Ocala, Florida today!

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