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Best All-Weather Tires for Your Ford Car or SUV

Locals may find themselves in some rough driving conditions now that winter's hit Duluth, but unfortunately most of us can't stay inside and hide from the rain all together. Tires play a big role in driving safety, so it's a good time to start thinking about upgrading to all-season tires if your old stock tires are ready to be replaced. From Goodyear to Michelin and Bridgestone, we've got details about what…

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Ford Develops Technology to Prevent Collisions Involving Pedestrians

Ford is pushing the technology envelope once again with a new system called Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection. Designed to eliminate or reduce the severity of frontal crashes, the system detects objects and pedestrians in front of a vehicle and can apply the brakes if needed to try and prevent an accident from occurring. The new technology is debuting on a European Ford model this year, then will be rolled out to models in the…

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Where to Find a Traditional Thanksgiving Feast Near Duluth

Don't feel like cooking this Thanksgiving? Don't worry - you're not alone and there are several places to go that will be serving up delicious Turkey Day meals. Whether you can't make it out to visit your family in another state or simply don't want to slave away all day in the kitchen, you'll feel right at home at one of these nearby restaurants, where you can still get your…

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2015 F-150 Revolutionizes Cargo Management

The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 is on its way to Duluth! Along with a new athletic look, all-aluminum body and increased power ratings, F-150's new cargo management features are also making headlines. Read on to learn about the truck's new BoxLink system, power-locking remote tailgate and segment-first cargo ramps!

With lockable tie-down cleats and metal brackets, BoxLink offers enhanced flexibility when it comes to organizing cargo in your truck bed. The system includes…

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Ford's Halloween Car Wash Prank Scares the Pants Off Drivers

Warning: Watch if you dare - this video may cause nightmares! Ford Motor Company pulled off a comical and hair-raising Halloween prank at a car wash in Detroit, which they converted into a scrub-bubbly haunted house of sorts. Once in the car wash tunnel, unsuspecting drivers were taken off guard when the lights went dark and costumed actors popped out from behind the brushes. 

The prank took place on Sept. 30, 2014, when Ford asked 30…

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Check Out Ken Block's Snow-Fortified F-150 Raptor

Pro stuntman Ken Block loves his Fords. A custom 1960s Mustang and the GRC Fiesta he used for quite a while, before totaling it at a Global Rallycross event, are just a couple of his most well-known rides. Now Block's got a new toy to play with, a heavily modified Ford F-150 RaptorTRAX, which he took out to the backcountry with his snowboarder friends. Their adventures out on the slopes might actually make you look forward to winter.

To get ready for the journey, Block and his Hoonigan racing crew modified the drivetrain, chassis and suspension of an F-150…

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Raising Money for PAWS Atlanta

Gwinnett Place Ford would like to thank everyone who purchased a vehicle with us during the last week of September. For each new car, truck and SUV sold we donated $25 to PAWS Atlanta and are proud to announce that we raised $1,000 with your help!

PAWS Atlanta is a local not-for-profit, no-kill animal shelter that provides pet adoption services, spay and neutering, behavioral training and other useful services. In addition, animals that reside…

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Get Your Licks on Route 66 - Expedition Leads Pet Adoption Tour

FIDO Friendly magazine has selected an official vehicle for its sixth annual pet adoption tour and it's one that we know and love - the new 2015 Ford Expedition. On sale soon in Duluth, Ga., the latest version of the SUV offers a quiet cabin, efficient EcoBoost engine technology, spacious three-row seating and plenty of cargo area. During the tour, which started on Sept. 12 and runs through Oct. 19, all of these great features will come in handy as Expedition travels from LA to Chicago and Kansas City, making stops at 17 pet adoption centers along the way. 

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Duluth Fall Festival Coming Soon

"A lot of money is raised because of the Fall Festival and this money is put back into the community. Not only is it a lot of fun to put on for people to enjoy, but the end result pays back into the City of Duluth."  - Kay Montgomery, Fall Festival Committee Member

The Duluth Fall Festival offers wholesome entertainment in a safe, family friendly atmosphere. It's one of Gwinnett Place Ford's favorite events…

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