Serramonte Safety Tip: How to Avoid Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning can be one of the most frightening and dangerous happenings on the road, with the potential for causing a serious accident. In order to help keep our customers safe and informed, we’ve put together a few guidelines for drivers to follow should they ever find themselves out during a sudden downpour. Follow these tips to reduce your chances of hydroplaning when it’s raining outside.

Tip #1 Don’t speed. Drivers should always drive below the posted speed limit during even a mild rain storm. Rain obviously makes roads much more slick, which causes cars to lose the…

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64th Annual Pacific Orchid Exposition Kicks Off on Feb. 26

The Bay Area has always hosted some of the most unique and exciting events that locals have come to love. This month, one such event will be taking place starting Feb. 26: the Pacific Orchid Exposition.

Celebrating the magnificent orchid, as well as other famous flowers, the Pacific Orchid Exposition is the perfect event for Colma-area residents who want to jump into the spring season feet first. This is the 64th year of the popular exposition, which brings together over 150,000 orchids from around the world.

This year’s theme is “A Legacy of Orchids.” The exposition will be…

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Ford Teams up with Jay Leno to Auction Custom Harley-Davidson F-150

Ford Motor Company and Late-Night legend Jay Leno are teaming up to auction off Leno’s one-of-a-kind Ford F-150 for a special cause.

The F-150, which combines the automaker’s impressive design and powertrain with Harley-Davidson-specific styling cues, was featured at the famous Barrett-Jackson Car Auction in Arizona. Proceeds from the auction went to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a top nonprofit organization that works to help those affected by the disease.

“Jay Leno and Ford Motor Company share a passion for special vehicles and charity,” said Jim Owens, Ford Performance marketing manager. “We enjoy working with celebrities like Jay…

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These Ford LEGO Sets Are Perfect for the Kid in All of Us

If you – or your child – love all things LEGO, you’ll be happy to learn that Ford has teamed up with the toymaker to introduce a brand-new line of LEGO sets featuring Ford cars. The sets will be of the Ford Mustang and F-150 Raptor, two of Ford’s most iconic vehicles.

“We are excited about the new LEGO Speed Champions sets based on iconic Ford vehicles,” said Jill Wilfert, vice president, licensing and entertainment, The LEGO Group. “Each LEGO Ford car tells a story and has infinite play possibilities. With these new sets, kids can play out their ultimate…

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Take the Family Ice Skating at Union Square

The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to come to an end. The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink at Union Square is still up and running until Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, giving you plenty of time to partake in one of the season's most popular outdoor activities. Open to all ages, the glistening rink is a great place to bring the family for midday or evening fun.

If you haven't yet been to the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink, now is the time to do it. Ice skating serves as an exciting pastime for…

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Ford to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing in California

2016 is going to be a big year for Ford as the company has just announced they will begin testing their fully autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans on the streets of California. Enrolled in the California Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, which allows the company to test autonomous cars on public roads, Ford is about to take their autonomous developments to the next level, thanks to advancements in autonomous research and technology.

Backed by Ford’s Palo Alto Research and Innovation Center, the autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid testing will benefit the automaker’s Ford Smart Mobility plan, which is centered on…

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Here's Your Chance to Design a Billboard for Ford!

Ford is allowing fans to tap into their creative sides and develop a design for one of their six digital billboards featured across the country. We are also happy to announce that San Francisco is among the cities you can choose to have your artwork displayed for all to see, making it a cinch for local Bay Area residents to view their creation in person.

The Ford By Design team is the brains behind the company's newest advertising campaign, which encourages fans to design artwork for existing digital billboards in either San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Miami…

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Cavalia's Odysseo Comes to the Bay Area

One of the biggest touring productions in the world, Odysseo, has officially landed in San Francisco. Now until Jan 10, 2016, Bay Area residents are invited to witness this one-of-a-kind spectacle featuring beautiful horses and a team of talented riders and performers. Cavalia’s Odysseo is a show unlike any other, transporting you into a world of beauty and grace that will leave you in awe. All performances take place at the White Big Top at AT&T Park and are suitable for all age groups.

Odysseo is a production you truly have to see to believe. Comprised of high-tech…

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Ford Offers New California C-MAX Energi Owners Free Charging

If you've recently purchased or leased a new 2016 C-MAX Energi in California, you're in luck! Ford recently announced that they are offering three years of complimentary 240-volt charging to C-MAX owners with a valid California driver's license. The generous offering is a part of the company's new EV 1-2-3 program, which helps C-MAX Energi owners get the most of out their vehicle.

Owners purchasing or leasing a C-MAX Energi between Oct. 1, 2015 and Oct. 1, 2016 are eligible for Ford's new EV 1-2-3 program. As a part of the initiative, California Energi owners…

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2016 Shelby F-150 Makes a Stop at SEMA

Shelby brought their new 2016 Shelby F-150 model to this year’s SEMA Auto Show. Developed through a collaboration with Tuscany Motor Co. Team, the model dons a range of customized components that make it stand out from your average F-150 pickup and offers an incredible 700 horsepower.

The 2016 Shelby F-150 is draped in a blue paint job, white stripes and decals on the bottom of each side of the truck. It also features 18-inch Shelby wheels, BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires, Fox shocks, BDS Suspension and a performance suspension system developed by Shelby. Additionally, the model comes equipped with…

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