July 07, 2011
Ashley Ford Helps to Keep the Roads Safe From Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders
We are a supplier of the the Intoxalock® program which is a state-of-the-art breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) designed to minimize the opportunity of a driver operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol - Read more about the Intoxalock Program...
July 07, 2011
SYNC* is an easy-to-use in-car connectivity system that allows you to make hands-free calls and control your music and other functions with simple voice commands. - Learn more about SYNC...
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October 17, 2009
Why Educate the Consumer ... read more
August9, 2009
Ups and downs of Cash for Clunkers program ... read more
August 4, 2009
As `clunkers` program reaches new stage, dealers struggling to keep enough new cars on lots ... read more
July 19, 2009
Raffle falls short, but still pays off (SouthCoast Today) ... read more
Jun 21, 2009
Trade in a gas guzzler and get government cash (SouthCoast Today) ... read more
June 21, 2009
House passes "clunker" plan to boost car sales (SouhtCoast Today) ... read more
June 19, 2009
DealersEdge Daily Headlines 6/19/09
In passing a Cash for Clunkers bill as an add-on to funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Democrats also defeated the environmentalist wing of their own party, who wanted a bill that would favor passenger cars over pickup trucks and SUVs.
According to a Business Week analysis, here's how the program will work: Car owners get a voucher worth $3,500 if they trade in a vehicle whose original gas mileage was 18 miles per gallon or less for a vehicle that gets at least 22 mpg. The value of the voucher would grow to $4,500 if the mileage of the new car is 10 mpg higher than the old vehicle.
Owners of SUVs and pickups that get 18 mpg or less would receive a voucher for $3,500 if their new truck or SUV gets at least 2 mpg higher than their old vehicle. The voucher would increase to $4,500 if the mileage of the new truck or SUV is at least 5 mpg higher than the older vehicle.
Left completely out of the program, though, are car owners who might want to trade in an old car that gets, say, 20 mpg for a new one that gets 35 mpg or greater. Environmentalists had hoped for language that was less favorable toward SUVs. But in the end, the bill was written to help automakers and dealers sell more vehicles.
Car dealers are bracing for some confusion in the showroom. The biggest issue will be when consumers realize that they get nothing for the trade-in of their vehicle and that the only money they get toward the purchase of a new vehicle is the government money. Since the old cars will be scrapped, they have no resale value to the dealer. Assuming the President signs the bill, the program is now expected to begin in early August.
June 18, 2009
House OK's cash for clunkers - WASHINGTON – The U.S. House approved a plan today offering up to $4,500 for owners of gas-guzzling clunkers to trade in their wheels for new models in a bid to boost the lagging market for new vehicles ... read more!
January 20, 2009
Standard Times story ... read more!
December 10, 2008
Herald News Shelby GT500KR Raffle article ... read more!
December 7, 2008
Free safety seat inspections ... read more!
July 5, 2008
New Website press release ... read here!
July 25, 2008
With the recent loss of many Lincoln Mercury dealers in the area Ashley Ford has added more technicians in both the service department and collision repair to handle customers now without a dealer. Ashley Ford is authorized by Ford to provide warranty service and parts for Lincoln and Mercury products. Ashley Ford's Body shop has just added a new Dupont paint system for the best paint matches on new as well as aged vehicles and a bake-on finish paint booth that can handle the largest trucks and SUV's.
July 26, 2008
Ashley Ford’s 4th Annual Mustang and SVT Cobra Car Show drew over 400 enthusiasts with a total of 75 entries and over 32 trophies awarded for 13 different classes. Owner, Robert Bancroft, Jr. commented “we were extremely pleased with the turn out this year. Each year our event continues to grow and we’re proud to sponsor such a fun and exciting event in the city of New Bedford. The Mustang continues to draw followers and the enthusiasm for the “pony car” continues to thrive! We’re very fortunate to have the SVT Cobra Club and the Mustang Car Club of New England assist us with our yearly event as well as getting the word out to their members. We had people travel from as far as Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. In fact, we even had a visitor stop by from Germany!
The “Best in Show” winner, two years in row, went to Albert Lagarto, Jr. of Seekonk, with his immaculate 1973 yellow Mustang Mach 1. Mr. Largato will attend the Super Wheels Showdown at City Hall Plaza in Boston in October. Other winners included Richard Simons, from New Bedford, with his ‘92 2 door, Bob Grahn with a ‘94 Convertible GT from Millbury, MA; Craig Gagner with an ‘07 GT/CS from N. Oxford, Anthony Lucchetti from Pawtucket, RI with his ‘03 Coupe, Randy Rusk with his ‘97 Hardtop from Exeter, RI; Steve and Nancy Cody with their ‘03 Cobra from Plymouth, MA; Doug Oakes with his ‘07 Mustang GT from Shrewsbury; Earl Mason Jr. with his ‘59 Retractable from Westport; John Bettencourt with his ‘73 convertible from New Braintree; Ernie Silvia with his ‘31 Convertible from Lakeville and lastly, Lenny Cormier with his ‘64 HDT from Acushnet.
This annual event was co-sponsored by the SVT Cobra Club, The Mustang Car Club of New England and the Downshifters Car Club of New England. Ashley Ford provided free refreshments and $300 in free Ford and Mustang merchandise. Entertainment was provide by “Johnny Angel,” a well-known DJ with many followers for car cruises in the Southcoast area. Anyone interested in participating in next year’s show can contact Robert Bancroft, Jr. at (508) 996-5611 to be placed on our mailing list or visit our special mustang day page for more details!
August 26, 2008
’08 SHELBY GT500KR NOW HERE AT ASHLEY FORD SALES! More ...