Generally, the fun in a Ford (whether you’re in a Super Duty or a Mustang) comes from being behind the wheel of one of the most powerful and engaging driving machines on the market. But when that’s just not enough excitement for you, know that the Ford company and Akins’ Wild Willies have the accessories you want and need. One of the latest new features is a new back-seat package on the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R. Read the rest of this entry
Have you every wondered what kind of stress goes into truck like the 2016 Ford Super Duty? These trucks can handle massive trailering and truckbed loads, and carry them over any terrain. They are put through some serious torture tests to make sure that they (and the new military-grade aluminum siding coming out on 2017 Super Duty models) deliver on the Built Ford Tough promise. Now Ford customers (and prospective customers) can experience first-hand what goes into making a Super Duty the most popular commercial truck in multiple industries, thanks to a serious of First We Own Work videos coming out next month.
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When the new X-Files miniseries hit the airwaves last weekend on Fox, you were probably more interested on the unfolding conspiracies and the unexplainable weird than transportation, but here at Akins Ford we are very exited about the featured vehicles. So what car do Mulder and Scully drive in the new X-Files? You guessed it! They drive a Ford. Read the rest of this entry
Though we are still a few weeks away from that annual celebration of hearts, and love, and all thing romantic, it’s never too early to get started thinking about where to go and what to do with that special someone. While a pleasant night at home can be the ideal for some couples (or singles) here are a few of the Valentine’s Day Events 2016 in Athens GA for the actual day (Sunday) and that weekend. You may decide on a cheesy romance movie at home anyway, but isn’t it nice to have options? Read the rest of this entry
Saving on gas money with your vehicle doesn’t always have to mean investing in a hybrid or plug in vehicle. Ford engineers are hard at work making sure that your vehicle is making the most of every drop of gasoline with features like Auto Start-Stop Technology on Ford vehicles. Recently Ford announced that this technology will be standard in all new Ecoboost-equipped F-150 trucks, in addition to several sedan and SUV models. But how does Auto Stop-Start work, and how does it save you money? Read the rest of this entry
Ford vehicles offer an impressive performance heritage. Vehicles like the award-winning Shelby GT350R are already on the streets, and soon other top-of-the-line performance vehicles will be arriving in the US. We mean the 2016 Ford Focus RS of course. This hot hatch promises to deliver top horsepower, breathless acceleration, and a heavy dose of style to satisfy any performance fanatic. Keep reading for the 2016 Ford Focus RS release date, and a few more performance statistics for this great new vehicle. Read the rest of this entry
While any 2016 Ram 1500 can deliver on top performance and the best fuel economy in the class when equipped with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel, the off-road optimized Ram Rebel takes that capability to a whole new level. That model has recently taken the Pickup Truck of the Year title from Four Wheeler magazine, marking it as the best pickup on the road no matter the environment. Keep reading to learn more about this fantastic Ram model. Read the rest of this entry
Many people have good reasons for wanting to switch to a vehicle that offers electric drive options. Whether it’s just a question of trying to increase your miles per gallon to save a little money at the pump, or working to put as few NOx emissions into the atmosphere as possible, electric and hybrid vehicles can deliver top gas mileage and environmentally-friendly driving. Keep reading to learn more about hybrid Ford vehicles near Atlanta GA. Read the rest of this entry
When you hear the word “Jeep” you probably think of off-road excellence and lots of fun, and you would be completely right. However, with the new Jeep Cherokee Overland trim (possibly inspired by the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overlander model that made its debut at the Moab Jeep Safari), you can get some great new luxury features matched to the go-anywhere attitude of the traditional Jeep Cherokee. Read the rest of this entry
If you’re a proud Ford driver, you probably want to start the next generation out right. So why not invest in the just-announced Ford Raptor and Ford Mustang LEGO sets and let your kids enjoy Ford vehicles long before you’re taking advantage of the Ford MyKey safety features when they practice driving in your actual truck. Read the rest of this entry
