Serramonte Ford Sponsored the Annual Oasis for Girls 'Shine Event'

Serramonte Ford was honored to be a "Glow" sponsor for this year's Oasis for Girls "Shine Event," which took place on Thursday, October 22, 2015. This year's affair, titled "An Evening of Inspiring Women & Girls," featured select guest speakers, including Serramonte Ford’s Director of Fixed Operations Joe Shamblin, awards for outstanding contributions by girls within the Oasis for Girls organization, as well as recognition for supporters and sponsors of the program.

Many people from throughout the community came out to support the annual Oasis for Girls "Shine Event." Aside from Shamblin and his wife, Serramonte Ford employees…

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CDP Gives Ford High Score for Water Conservation

The world's only environmental disclosure, CDP, has given Ford their highest honors for global water conservation. Only one of eight companies to receive an "A" grade, Ford is grateful to receive recognition for the efforts in addressing water issues and has plans to further improve their water use in the future.

"At Ford, we see water as far more than an environmental concern," said Andy Hobbs, Ford director, Environmental Quality Office. "Access to clean, affordable drinking water is a basic human right. We have worked diligently to set year-over-year goals to reduce our water use while introducing innovative manufacturing…

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Drone Captures 2017 F-150 Raptor Prototype in Michigan

The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is currently in development, and in an effort to find out just how well the heavy-duty pickup tackles the elements, Ford recently took a prototype out to Silver Lake, Michigan. Designed to perform well on a variety of terrains with ease, Ford headed to Silver Lake State Park to test out the Raptor on Michigan's popular sand dunes and assess its off-road capabilities.

Available at Serramonte Ford in fall of 2016, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor has been completely redesigned from the ground up. When it arrives next year, truck buyers will find it…

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Ford You Drive Program Delivers Test Drives to Your Home

Serramonte Ford is proud to announce that we are now offering at-home test drives through Ford's unique test-drive program, Ford You Drive. For a limited time only, customers will have the chance to have 30-minute test drives delivered directly to their doors without any obligations, simplifying the customer/dealer experience.

By partnering with Ford and participating in their test-drive program, Serramonte Ford customers can now have a 2016 Ford Fusion or 2015 Ford C-Max delivered to their homes for a quick 30-minute test drive. This no-charge service eliminates the pressures commonly associated with car shopping by allowing customers to…

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New Ford Focus RS Can Go From 0 to 62 Mph in 4.7 Seconds

The 2016 Ford Focus RS is the fastest RS model to ever be released on the market. Due to the introduction of launch control technology and a brand-new 2.3L EcoBoost engine, the hot hatch now delivers top-of-the-line power that is able to take its performance offerings to the next level.

Backed by a specially designed version of Ford’s 2.3L EcoBoost, the Ford Focus RS is able to generate an astounding 350 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque. Supporting its performance abilities is launch control technology and new Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring, which…

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Ford Obtains Patent to Monitor Driver Health in Cars

Ford has interestingly acquired a patent that would allow them to utilize in-car tech to monitor the health of drivers while on the road. Titled "Medical data acquisition and provision," the patent could spawn tech that would be used to help notify drivers of any existing health complications and contact paramedics in the event of an emergency.

Through the use of sensors and unique software, Ford could potentially keep track of drivers medically. The tech would be used to monitor a person’s weight and heart rate during their everyday commutes, and a wireless device would be integrated into the…

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Fans Gather to Meet Pro Running Back Carlos Hyde at Serramonte Ford

Football season has officially arrived and to get fans hyped up for its return Serramonte Ford recently held a meet and greet with pro running back Carlos Hyde of the San Francisco 49ers. The exciting event was a big success for the dealership and drew in masses of football fans from throughout the Bay Area. Local football fans both young and old came out to support one of their favorite players in the game and went home with a memorable souvenir that will last a lifetime.

It's not every day that you get the chance to meet a professional…

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Californians Love the Ford Fusion; Sales Almost Tripled Since Launch

The second-generation Ford Fusion has been steadily climbing up the ranks of the midsize sedan segment since it was introduced on the market for the 2013 model year. Redesigned from the ground up, the model's striking styling and exquisite trapezoidal grille have been a hit with buyers across the market, especially those right here in California. Over the years, sales of the Fusion almost tripled in California since its original debut in 2005, proving it's a strong competitor on the west coast market.

The launch of the redesigned second-generation Ford Fusion has drastically boosted the sedan's sales…

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New Ford GT Earns Two Concept Car of the Year Awards

The incoming 2016 Ford GT has been crowned the 2015 Production Preview Concept of the Year and Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2015. Offering incredible fuel efficiency, packed with a next-generation EcoBoost V6 engine and outfitted with lightweight carbon fiber components, the Ford GT is one of the most highly anticipated models arriving in 2016, and is widely admired for its exquisite styling and suite of innovative features.

A total of 30 vehicles were selected as finalists for the 2015 Concept Awards. These vehicles were chosen by over two dozen jurors, who were enlisted to pick the industry's best…

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Serramonte Ford Supported the 2015 San Francisco Pistahan Festival

Serramonte Ford was honored to sponsor the 2015 San Francisco Pistahan Parade & Festival, which was held August 9-11 at Yerba Buena Gardens. The two-day event celebrating Filipino Americans is the largest event of its kind in the U.S. and we were happy to be a part of it. From art exhibits to dance and music, there was so much fun to be had at this annual festival praising Filipino culture and we hope to be a part of the excitement once again next year!

Over 75,000 people gathered at Yerba Buena Gardens last Saturday and Sunday for the…

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