Results are in, and the 2016 Ford F-150 is a 2016 Top Safety Pick in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Crash testing and safety evaluation! The vehicles that earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick honor are guaranteed to be some of the safest on the road both in the event of an accident and in avoiding them in the first place. Read the rest of this entry
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Safe Holiday Driving Tips
The holidays can be a dangerous time to be on the road, both because of weather, congestion, and holiday partying. That is what makes it so important to follow these safe holiday driving tips, so that you and loved ones can be safe on the road this Christmas and New Years. Read the rest of this entry
Ford Ecoboost Engine Allows Faster Police Interceptors
Previously we’ve posted about how Dodge Uconnect technology is streamlining Dodge Charger Pursuit police vehicles. Now we get to see how the Ford Ecoboost engine allows faster police interceptors, which means shorter chases and a safer work environment for the folks in uniform, and shows how the engines can perform for the rest of us. Read the rest of this entry
Ford Sync Siri Eyes-Free Update
Are you a Ford Sync user who wants to step up to the next level in easy hand-free calling, well great news, there is now a Ford SYNC Siri Eyes-Free update which will allow millions of SYNC enabled vehicles even more integration with Apple iPhone apps. Read the rest of this entry
2017 Super Duty Truck Bed Ready For Accessories
We already broke the new how the 2017 Ford Super Duty is going to be going aluminum, just like the Ford F-150 did back in 2015. But you’ll be glad to know that even with new materials making the Super Duty lighter and more capable, Ford engineers are putting serious thought into making the 2017 Super Duty truck bed ready for accessories and more than capable to tackle any road. Read the rest of this entry
Why Not Buy Mopar for the Holidays?
Are you stumped on what to get that special car enthusiast in your life? Here at Akins, we know that Dad can be hard to buy for some years, so here are a few Mopar Christmas gift ideas sure to brighten the life (and rev the engine) of any Dodge or Mopar enthusiast in your life. And don’t forget to check out the custom truck accessories that you can get right here at our own Wild Willies shop! Read the rest of this entry
2016 Ford F-150 Named Green Truck of the Year
We already knew that the 2016 Ford F-150 was going to be a great vehicle, but now we know at least one way in which it’s going to rock the competition. The 2016 Ford F-150 was named Green Truck of the Year by the Green Car Journal for top environmental considerations as well as sustainable products used in the manufacturing. Read the rest of this entry
Find Your Perfect Christmas Tree Near Atlanta GA
The Christmas season is well and officially upon us, and now is the time to start getting all your ducks (or reindeer) in a row to have a fun and all-out Christmas. And what is Christmas decorating without that perfect (or imperfect, if that’s the way you roll) tree? Check out these Christmas Tree Farms Near Atlanta GA to find the perfect pine for your holiday decorating. Read the rest of this entry