{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"146800","rtpr_id":"nACSRc1x5a-20260917","ticker":"NWPG","exchange":"OTC","all_tickers":["NWPG"],"title":"Berger Chevrolet Helps Keep Project REBORN Moving, Providing a Critical New Frame in Support of The Brett Boyer Foundation","author":"ACCESSWIRE","published_at":"2026-09-17T16:48:00.363Z","article_body":"NORTH EAST, PA / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/) / September\n17, 2026 / NFI Empire, a fully owned subsidiary of Newport Gold, Inc.\n(OTCID:NWPG), today provided an update on Project Reborn-001, a very special\ncustom vehicle build heading to auction at The Red Bird Games in Brentwood,\nTN, with proceeds benefiting The Brett Boyer Foundation. The project has\nreceived critical support from Berger Chevrolet Grand Rapids New and Used Car\nDealer Berger Chevrolet (https://pr.report/qft1), which located and rushed one\nof the industry's only available new frame to keep the build on track.\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/3f06eea8-cdcd-47a4-8172-4bcae87065e3/image.jpeg)\n\nThe Build Update\n\nProject Reborn-001 continues its build toward auction at The Red Bird Games in\nBrentwood, TN, benefiting The Brett Boyer Foundation. This update marks the\nintegration of a critical new GMC Sierra 3500 frame provided by Berger\nChevrolet that is being mated to the 1979 Chevrolet K30 crew cab. The firewall\nand floor of the contemporary truck are being integrated into the vintage cab.\nThis enables full use of the modern frame, Duramax diesel drivetrain,\nsuspension, and amenities while preserving the classic square-body exterior\nappearance. Berger Chevrolet's rapid sourcing and delivery of this rare new\nframe ensures the foundation of the build remains solid and on schedule. The\nresult will be a truck that looks like a late-1970s crew-cab dually from the\noutside but delivers modern performance, reliability, comfort, and technology\ninside. The entire vehicle is being overhauled from sheet metal through\nhand-stitched leather interior and technology upgrades. The countdown clock is\nticking. Consistent progress updates will continue to be shared as the build\nadvances toward the live auction.\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/712ed0d3-488c-4d94-8428-de39d1fd09ad/image20260916143301c3ocfw.jpeg)\n\n\"Securing this critical new frame from Berger Chevrolet for Project Reborn-001\nis a pivotal step that keeps the mechanical foundation of this build moving\nforward,\" said Justin Fried, CEO of Newport Gold, Inc. and NFI Empire. \"Every\ncomponent on this truck exists to amplify awareness and funding for The Brett\nBoyer Foundation's work against congenital heart disease and in celebration of\nthe Down syndrome community.\"\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/dce157cc-eb92-4717-9ad1-73f40e3d60f1/image20260916143301idt0yc.jpeg)\n\nWhat is The Brett Boyer Foundation\n\nThe Brett Boyer Foundation is a Nashville, Tennessee based nonprofit\ncharitable organization founded in 2017 by Ellen and Bo Boyer in loving memory\nof their daughter, Sadie Brett Boyer, who was diagnosed prenatally with Down\nsyndrome and a congenital heart defect. Sadie Brett may have only lived for 7\nmonths, but her impact has reached countless children & families, ultimately\nchanging the medical industry by providing kids an edge and fighting chance\nagainst CHD. Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common\nconditions affecting infants and one that remains severely underfunded\ncompared to other childhood illnesses. The Brett Boyer Foundation is dedicated\nto raising awareness and funding research aimed at advancing treatment options\nwhile providing support to families and providers navigating a CHD diagnosis.\nAnother mission of The Brett Boyer Foundation is to celebrate the love,\ncapability, and dignity of the Down syndrome community. 50% of babies born\nwith Down syndrome fight CHD. Through fundraising efforts and partnerships\nwith like-minded organizations both in the Nashville area and across the\nUnited States, the Foundation works to improve outcomes for children living\nwith heart disease so that fewer families endure the loss the Boyers\nexperienced.\n\nThe Brett Boyer Foundation: https://www.thebrettboyerfoundation.org/\n\nAbout Berger Chevrolet\n\nBerger Chevrolet is a family-owned Chevrolet dealership based in Grand Rapids,\nMichigan, proudly serving West Michigan since 1925. Founded by William H.\nBerger II and now spanning five generations of the Berger family, the\ndealership has grown into one of the region's largest and most respected\nChevrolet retailers. Known for its rich high-performance heritage, exceptional\ncustomer service, extensive parts inventory, and commitment to the community,\nBerger Chevrolet continues to deliver quality vehicles and support under the\nguiding principle that \"It's Always Better at Berger.\" Learn more at\nhttps://www.bergerchevy.com/.\n\nAbout NFI Empire\n\nNFI Empire (NFIEmpire.com) is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Newport\nGold, Inc., a North East, Pennsylvania-based custom automotive company known\nfor exclusive builds, high-performance vehicles, and deep technical and\ndigital expertise across both traditional and digital automotive sectors. The\nCompany has ceased all mining-related operations; Newport Gold is now a\nholding company whose operations are conducted entirely through NFI Empire.\nNFI Empire's stated goal is to become the first publicly traded automotive\nenthusiast company to integrate a brick-and-mortar business model with a\nproprietary technology platform.\n\nContacts:\n\nInvestor Relations:\nInvestor@NewportGoldInvest.com\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the\nmeaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation\nReform Act of 1995. These statements are identified by the use of the words\n\"could,\" \"believe,\" \"anticipate,\" \"intend,\" \"estimate,\" \"expect,\" \"may,\"\n\"continue,\" \"predict,\" \"potential,\" \"project\" and similar expressions that are\nintended to identify forward-looking statements and include statements. All\nforward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.\nYou should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.\nAlthough the Company believes that its plans, objectives, expectations and\nintentions reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements are\nreasonable, the Company can give no assurance that these plans, objectives,\nexpectations or intentions will be achieved. Forward-looking statements\ninvolve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the\nCompany's control), assumptions and other factors that could cause actual\nresults to differ materially from historical experience and present\nexpectations or projections. Actual results may differ materially from those\nin the forward-looking statements and the trading price for the Company's\ncommon stock may fluctuate significantly. Forward-looking statements also are\naffected by the risk factors described in the Company's filings with the SEC.\nExcept as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or\nrevise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new\ninformation, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the\nstatements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The\ninformation in this release is provided only as of the date of this release,\nand we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements\ncontained in this release on account of new information, future events, or\notherwise, except as required by law.\n\nSOURCE: NFI Empire, NWPG (Newport Gold Inc.)\nView the original press release\n(https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/berger-chevrolet-helps-keep-project-reborn-moving-providing-a-critical-new-frame-1221625)\non ACCESS Newswire\n\n\nCopyright 2026 ACCESS Newswire. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nACSRc1x5a-20260917","title":"Berger Chevrolet Helps Keep Project REBORN Moving, Providing a Critical New Frame in Support of The Brett Boyer Foundation","author":"ACCESSWIRE","ticker":"NWPG","created":"2026-09-17T16:48:00.363Z","tickers":["NWPG"],"exchange":"OTC","article_body":"NORTH EAST, PA / ACCESS Newswire (https://www.accessnewswire.com/) / September\n17, 2026 / NFI Empire, a fully owned subsidiary of Newport Gold, Inc.\n(OTCID:NWPG), today provided an update on Project Reborn-001, a very special\ncustom vehicle build heading to auction at The Red Bird Games in Brentwood,\nTN, with proceeds benefiting The Brett Boyer Foundation. The project has\nreceived critical support from Berger Chevrolet Grand Rapids New and Used Car\nDealer Berger Chevrolet (https://pr.report/qft1), which located and rushed one\nof the industry's only available new frame to keep the build on track.\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/3f06eea8-cdcd-47a4-8172-4bcae87065e3/image.jpeg)\n\nThe Build Update\n\nProject Reborn-001 continues its build toward auction at The Red Bird Games in\nBrentwood, TN, benefiting The Brett Boyer Foundation. This update marks the\nintegration of a critical new GMC Sierra 3500 frame provided by Berger\nChevrolet that is being mated to the 1979 Chevrolet K30 crew cab. The firewall\nand floor of the contemporary truck are being integrated into the vintage cab.\nThis enables full use of the modern frame, Duramax diesel drivetrain,\nsuspension, and amenities while preserving the classic square-body exterior\nappearance. Berger Chevrolet's rapid sourcing and delivery of this rare new\nframe ensures the foundation of the build remains solid and on schedule. The\nresult will be a truck that looks like a late-1970s crew-cab dually from the\noutside but delivers modern performance, reliability, comfort, and technology\ninside. The entire vehicle is being overhauled from sheet metal through\nhand-stitched leather interior and technology upgrades. The countdown clock is\nticking. Consistent progress updates will continue to be shared as the build\nadvances toward the live auction.\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/712ed0d3-488c-4d94-8428-de39d1fd09ad/image20260916143301c3ocfw.jpeg)\n\n\"Securing this critical new frame from Berger Chevrolet for Project Reborn-001\nis a pivotal step that keeps the mechanical foundation of this build moving\nforward,\" said Justin Fried, CEO of Newport Gold, Inc. and NFI Empire. \"Every\ncomponent on this truck exists to amplify awareness and funding for The Brett\nBoyer Foundation's work against congenital heart disease and in celebration of\nthe Down syndrome community.\"\n\n(https://app.accessnewswire.com/imagelibrary/dce157cc-eb92-4717-9ad1-73f40e3d60f1/image20260916143301idt0yc.jpeg)\n\nWhat is The Brett Boyer Foundation\n\nThe Brett Boyer Foundation is a Nashville, Tennessee based nonprofit\ncharitable organization founded in 2017 by Ellen and Bo Boyer in loving memory\nof their daughter, Sadie Brett Boyer, who was diagnosed prenatally with Down\nsyndrome and a congenital heart defect. Sadie Brett may have only lived for 7\nmonths, but her impact has reached countless children & families, ultimately\nchanging the medical industry by providing kids an edge and fighting chance\nagainst CHD. Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common\nconditions affecting infants and one that remains severely underfunded\ncompared to other childhood illnesses. The Brett Boyer Foundation is dedicated\nto raising awareness and funding research aimed at advancing treatment options\nwhile providing support to families and providers navigating a CHD diagnosis.\nAnother mission of The Brett Boyer Foundation is to celebrate the love,\ncapability, and dignity of the Down syndrome community. 50% of babies born\nwith Down syndrome fight CHD. Through fundraising efforts and partnerships\nwith like-minded organizations both in the Nashville area and across the\nUnited States, the Foundation works to improve outcomes for children living\nwith heart disease so that fewer families endure the loss the Boyers\nexperienced.\n\nThe Brett Boyer Foundation: https://www.thebrettboyerfoundation.org/\n\nAbout Berger Chevrolet\n\nBerger Chevrolet is a family-owned Chevrolet dealership based in Grand Rapids,\nMichigan, proudly serving West Michigan since 1925. Founded by William H.\nBerger II and now spanning five generations of the Berger family, the\ndealership has grown into one of the region's largest and most respected\nChevrolet retailers. Known for its rich high-performance heritage, exceptional\ncustomer service, extensive parts inventory, and commitment to the community,\nBerger Chevrolet continues to deliver quality vehicles and support under the\nguiding principle that \"It's Always Better at Berger.\" Learn more at\nhttps://www.bergerchevy.com/.\n\nAbout NFI Empire\n\nNFI Empire (NFIEmpire.com) is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Newport\nGold, Inc., a North East, Pennsylvania-based custom automotive company known\nfor exclusive builds, high-performance vehicles, and deep technical and\ndigital expertise across both traditional and digital automotive sectors. The\nCompany has ceased all mining-related operations; Newport Gold is now a\nholding company whose operations are conducted entirely through NFI Empire.\nNFI Empire's stated goal is to become the first publicly traded automotive\nenthusiast company to integrate a brick-and-mortar business model with a\nproprietary technology platform.\n\nContacts:\n\nInvestor Relations:\nInvestor@NewportGoldInvest.com\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the\nmeaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation\nReform Act of 1995. These statements are identified by the use of the words\n\"could,\" \"believe,\" \"anticipate,\" \"intend,\" \"estimate,\" \"expect,\" \"may,\"\n\"continue,\" \"predict,\" \"potential,\" \"project\" and similar expressions that are\nintended to identify forward-looking statements and include statements. All\nforward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.\nYou should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.\nAlthough the Company believes that its plans, objectives, expectations and\nintentions reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements are\nreasonable, the Company can give no assurance that these plans, objectives,\nexpectations or intentions will be achieved. Forward-looking statements\ninvolve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the\nCompany's control), assumptions and other factors that could cause actual\nresults to differ materially from historical experience and present\nexpectations or projections. Actual results may differ materially from those\nin the forward-looking statements and the trading price for the Company's\ncommon stock may fluctuate significantly. Forward-looking statements also are\naffected by the risk factors described in the Company's filings with the SEC.\nExcept as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or\nrevise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new\ninformation, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the\nstatements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The\ninformation in this release is provided only as of the date of this release,\nand we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements\ncontained in this release on account of new information, future events, or\notherwise, except as required by law.\n\nSOURCE: NFI Empire, NWPG (Newport Gold Inc.)\nView the original press release\n(https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/berger-chevrolet-helps-keep-project-reborn-moving-providing-a-critical-new-frame-1221625)\non ACCESS Newswire\n\n\nCopyright 2026 ACCESS Newswire. 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