Arizona

Chandler, Arizona, May 7, 2008 - Ford Motor Company and the Governors Highway Safety Association have teamed up to help keep teens and families safe on Arizona roads and highways.

Highlights:
* Ford previews its signature safety programs in the Phoenix area
* Ford partners with the Governors Highway Safety Association to help save teen lives
* Ford kicks off Operation Goodwill in Phoenix, which will more than double the amount the company philanthropy in Arizona

The number one killer of teens across America is driving fatalities. A top priority for Ford is automotive-related safety, and the company is honing in on Arizona as a locale to tackle auto safety issues.

Ford launches Operation Goodwill in Arizona, increasing 2008 funding to more than $1 million for the company’s philanthropic and community works in the state

DEARBORN, Mich., May 7, 2008 - Ford Motor Company and the Ford Motor Company Fund announced today that they plan to invest more than $1 million in Arizona community programs and charities in 2008, an increase of more than $600,000 over last year.

Highlights:
* Ford is partnering with its area dealers in new ways to increase the focus on the needs of local communities
* Education and automotive safety related programs, including the award winning Driving Skills for Life, which targets teen driving safety, are planned for Arizona

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 1, 2008 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is releasing two new evaluations of the effectiveness of speed camera enforcement in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Montgomery County, Maryland.

Before the City of Scottsdale kicked off a pilot speed-camera enforcement program, 15 percent of drivers were traveling faster than 75 mph on sections of a busy urban freeway with a 65 mph posted limit. Once the cameras were in place on Loop 101, the number of violators plunged to 1-2 percent.

What's more, speed violations fell on the same freeway 25 miles outside of the enforcement area. Surveys also indicate that speed cameras garnered the support of local drivers.

Adrian Grenier, Molly Sims, Donovan McNabb and more join for a great cause

PHOENIX, AZ (January 30, 2008) – Celebrities and athletes opened the Audi Forum Phoenix by teeing off for children’s charities and the chance to win an Audi R8, one of the world’s most acclaimed automobiles, and winner of the prestigious 2007 “Car of the Year” Awards from Automobile Magazine, Robb Report and Playboy. As hosts Ronnie Lott and Donovan McNabb looked on, entrants were given a Callaway wedge and one chance to sink their shot. In total, Audi of America Inc. donated $15,000 to Lott and McNabb’s personal charities.

Phoenix, Jan. 30, 2007 — Western States Petroleum, Arizona’s leader in biodiesel delivery, has become the first Phoenix retailer to offer E85, 85 percent ethanol 15 percent petroleum, to a growing number of flexible-fuel vehicle owners who wish to fuel with the cleaner burning, domestically produced fuel at its site at 450 S. 15th Ave.

Western States Petroleum Inc. is proud to once again lead the way in the greater Phoenix area by offering E85 ethanol. The good news is it’s just in time for the Super Bowl, which means all those flex-fuel vehicles arriving in the state have a place to fuel with cleaner burning domestically produced fuel. “It’s a win win for everyone,” said Bob Kec, owner of Western States Petroleum.

Henry Brown Buick- Pontiac- GMC Unveils New Contemporary Design

2008-01-29, GILBERT, Ariz. – GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner and award-winning dealer Henry Brown today celebrated the grand opening of Henry Brown Buick-Pontiac-GMC -- the first BPG dealership in the Southwest to feature GM’s all-new exterior and interior design.

Wagoner and Brown spoke to a crowd of approximately 200 guests in the dealership at 1550 E. Drivers Way. Wagoner congratulated Brown on his new dealership and for being the largest BPG dealer in the Western Region.

Proceeds From Sale and Other Chevy Collectables to Benefit United Way

2008-01-18, SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The first '09 Corvette ZR1 to go on sale will go to the highest bidder, Saturday, Jan. 19, at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Proceeds from the ZR1's sale, as well as a trio of collectable authentic NASCAR Chevy Monte Carlo racecar hoods, will benefit United Way for Southeast Michigan. Tonight Show host Jay Leno will help present the car, along with Troy Clarke, president, GM North America. Representing United Way for Southeast Michigan will be President and CEO Mike Brennan and Vice President Beth Noble.

Chrysler makes capital investment of $34.9 million in the facility, with $10 million in future upgrades

Yucca, Ariz., Nov 5, 2007 - Chrysler LLC dedicated its new Arizona Proving Ground (APG) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 2. The Chrysler facility, located on the former Ford proving ground lands in Yucca, Ariz., represents a $34.9 million capital investment. Chrysler will make an additional $10 million in facility upgrades.