FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 20, 2009

Contact:
Kathleen C. Searle
Vice President – Communications
706.560.6036
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Brandon Haddock
Manager – Marketing Communications
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Shopezgo.com Allows Consumers to Purchase E-Z-GO Genuine Parts and Accessories Online

(AUGUSTA, GA) — E-Z-GO, a Textron (NYSE:TXT) Company, today launched shopezgo.com, the official online source for E-Z-GO Genuine Parts and Accessories. The simple, user-friendly site allows E-Z-GO owners to quickly locate and buy parts and accessories to customize their E-Z-GO vehicle.

The site, accessible directly at shopezgo.com or via the E-Z-GO website at ezgo.com, features more than 1,000 parts and accessories, including canopies, weather enclosures, tires and wheels, brush guards, step bars and kickplates, towing implements, and even vehicle cleaners and touch-up paint. Customers can browse products by category or search by product name to find parts that are compatible with their specific vehicles.

Customers also can find and select a preferred E-Z-GO dealer in their area, who can help them install purchased parts and accessories and better customize their E-Z-GO vehicle to enhance their lifestyle.

"We are excited to launch this new website and provide E-Z-GO owners with yet another avenue to access the E-Z-GO experience," said Kevin P. Holleran, president of E-Z-GO. "Shopezgo.com, in combination with our extensive network of more than 600 authorized dealer locations, makes it easier than ever for customers to not only find the E-Z-GO vehicle that is right for them, but personalize that vehicle to meet their unique needs and preferences. It’s one more example of E-Z-GO’s passion for customer service, support and satisfaction."

All parts and accessories on the site are genuine E-Z-GO factory parts - direct replacement parts designed specifically for E-Z-GO vehicles. E-Z-GO Genuine Parts and Accessories meet or exceed the quality and specification requirements of E-Z-GO, and are supplied by vendors who are regularly inspected and monitored for quality and performance. All parts and accessories are tested for safety and dependability.

To experience shopezgo.com, simply visit the website at www.shopezgo.com For more information about E-Z-GO, its complete line of golf and light-transportation vehicles, and E-Z-GO Genuine Parts and Accessories, visit www.ezgo.com.

About E-Z-GO

E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, is a leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles. E-Z-GO is the preferred golf car fleet provider for seven of the top 10 of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses as ranked by Golf Digest. E-Z-GO is also the golf car of choice of nine of the nation’s 10 largest course-management companies. E-Z-GO boasts the largest sales and service network in the industry, with more factory branch locations and independent distributors than any other manufacturer.

More than a maker of golf cars, E-Z-GO is also a leading provider of industrial, turf and utility vehicles for a variety of applications and industries. Products under the E-Z-GO flagship include the Shuttle Personnel Carrier, ST Trail Utility vehicles, and the Clays Car, the world’s first vehicle designed specifically for the sporting clays shooter. E-Z-GO also produces the Cushman line of heavy duty burden carriers.

Founded in 1954 in Augusta Ga., E-Z-GO became part of Textron Inc. in 1960. Textron Inc. is an $11 billion multi-industry company operating in 32 countries with approximately 40,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.

About Textron

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a $14.2 billion multi-industry company operating in 28 countries with approximately 42,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense and intelligence, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.

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Special note to Editors:  The correct spelling of ‘E-Z-GO’ is with all capital letters and two hyphens.

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