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If safety is something high on your list of musts when it comes to purchasing a new car, the 2017 Ford Fusion is one of your top options. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit research company, put the new Fusion through its battery of crash tests and the car passed with flying colors.

Test categories included moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints, and the Ford Fusion earned the highest score of “Good” in all evaluations. To earn the title of Top Safety Pick+, which is the institute’s most elite honor, Fusion’s available…

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A longtime Duluth tradition returns! From May through October, Fridays-N-Duluth will offer fun entertainment, delicious food and all sorts of family-friendly activities for all ages. It’s a community block party like no other, coinciding with Food Truck Fridays and Flicks on the Bricks!

Every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Duluth, visitors can look forward to a variety of entertainment. A fantastic food truck lineup will be onsite, featuring local favorites like Field Dog Kitchen, Scratch and King of Pops. If you visit on the first and third Friday of each month…

If you care about your car and want to ensure it stays in good health for years to come, there are some things you should never do to it. See our list of the five worst things a driver can do to their car.

Driving When a Car Overheats
When you see a slight increase in the temperature gauge, you can do small things like turn off the AC to try and prevent it from rising any further. However, if temperatures continue to increase, or if the gauge is rising quickly, you should get off the road as fast as…

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Remember when you were turning 15? When the excitement of getting closer to adulthood was palpable and there was only one way to celebrate – with a party! Well, recently, we got to participate in a promotion that rewarded one lucky winner with a coming-of-age celebration like no other.

Over this past March and April, Univision 34 Atlanta invited teens to show off their talents in a one-of-a-kind Un Sueño de Quince promotion, which Gwinnett Place Ford was very proud to sponsor. From singing and dancing to painting and much more, local teens auditioned for a chance…

Just how much aluminum does Ford recycle every month at its Dearborn plant? The answer is a lot. The automaker’s efforts to go green are tremendous in fact. Using recycled aluminum prevents 95 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions created by aluminum production, making the F-150’s composition exceptionally eco-friendly.

Getting a bit more specific with the answer to our original question, Ford recycles approximately 20 million pounds of aluminum stamping scrap every month! That’s enough to build 30,000 F-150 bodies.

When aluminum coil goes through the stamping process, about 30-40 percent of it becomes scrap, but…

Mustang has joined the Monopoly family, representing Ford in a new board game that’s all about top brands. Monopoly Empire is a little different than the real estate-focused game you played as a child. Instead of buying up properties, players aim to build the biggest business empire by purchasing hot brands, and Ford is among the companies that players can seize for their own.

The Ford Mustang has been a pop culture icon since the start of its career, claiming spots in movies, TV shows and even song lyrics. Now it’s a piece in one of the nation…

A movie sensation turned Broadway favorite, Frozen has now found yet another outlet in which to awe viewers – and that’s on ice. Coming soon to Gwinnett’s Infinite Energy Center, Disney On Ice is presenting Frozen like you’ve never seen it before.

If you or someone you know is shopping for used cars in the Atlanta area, follow these must-know tips to ensure you save as much as possible and find the right vehicle for your needs.

Think about the overall amount you want to pay, not just how much you can afford monthly.

This is actually a rule of thumb for both new and used car shoppers. Focusing on the monthly payment only could lead to spending thousands more down the line if you're not paying attention to the total long-term cost of a car and the length of time…

It’s generally not until the sweet age of 16 that people get to take advantage of the convenience and pleasure of driving, and owning a Mustang or F-150 Raptor at that age is untypical. But now, kids as young as 7, as well as those who are young at heart, can enjoy these iconic vehicle models, getting a taste of their fun and prestige.

Ford partnered with LEGO to design an awesome 185-piece Mustang kit that retails for just $14.99 (pictured below) and a 664-piece F-150 Raptor set that’s just $49.99 (pictured above). The Mustang kit…

Every year, the City of Duluth Parks & Recreation Department holds a fun, all-ages Easter Egg Hunt for children and families in our community. This safe, family-friendly event is a pleasure for all who attend and it includes several activities in addition to the egg hunt.

Hopping into town, the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance at the event, which is scheduled to take place at Scott Hudgens Park on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Meeting…