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Ford is expanding its presence in Silicon Valley. The automaker just opened its Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto in Stanford Research Park, and says the facility will focus primarily on mobility, connectivity and autonomous driving. As you can imagine, the lab is coming up with insane new technologies that future drivers can look forward to.

Ford hired Dragos Maciuca as its technical leader. The former Apple engineer has a background in consumer electronics and is no stranger to working for the automotive industry. Maciuca will lead the research and innovation center in its efforts to develop new technologies that…

The word hydroplane refers to the sliding of a vehicle's tires on a wet road or highway. When this happens, it's easy to lose control of the car and wind up in an accident. So with rainy weather here in Duluth, Georgia, it's a good time to learn what you can do to avoid hydroplaning, as well as what to do in a hydroplaning situation.

When weather conditions are poor there's…

Gwinnett Place Ford is the proud recipient of a 2014 Consumers' Choice Award! Through the CCA program, consumers nominate their favorite local businesses, then the CCA commission conducts 12-month independent surveys and ethics reviews to narrow down award winners.

The Consumers' Choice Awards recognize businesses that demonstrate superior customer service, professionalism and integrity, but more importantly they reflect strong customer satisfaction. The CCA program has existed for over 25 years now and its awards are…

In Google's 2014 Trends Report, the iPhone 6 took top place in the electronics category, while the late and great Robin Williams was the highest trending search topic of the year and Ebola symptoms were unsurprisingly the most searched for disease warning signs. Along with these topics, Google's 2014 Trends Report wouldn't be complete without mentioning the most searched for automaker, and we're excited to announce that it was Ford!

Ford…

The countdown to New Year's Eve has begun, and if you don't already have plans - or if you could use better plans, head over to Duluth Town Green on the night of Dec. 31, 2014. You'll get to celebrate with the folks from Kicks 101.5 FM and start your New Year out with a bang at one of the city's biggest holiday parties. 

The event is FREE to attend. Just…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…