2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Track Attack Program

Have a GT350? Learn to Drive It, Compliments of Ford!

2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Track Attack Program

So, you’ve purchased a 2016 Ford Mustang GT350R. Maybe you’re in heaven, and maybe you’ve purchased one heck of a car and don’t know exactly what to do with it. Fortunately, the latest rumors are that Ford will be providing a complimentary Shelby GT350 Track Attack program to allow new 2016 Shelby GT350 or GT350R owners to get a feel for the power they have just purchased. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Ford F-150 Shelby Edition

2016 Ford F-150 Shelby Edition by Tuscany at the Chicago Auto Show

2016 Ford F-150 Shelby Edition

One of the coolest things about being able to be at the Chicago Auto Show is getting to see specialty vehicles that don’t appear anywhere else. One of these is the F-150 Shelby by Tuscany. We were excited flat out by the use of the word “Shelby” which inevitably makes us think of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R performance car. When we learned about the basic and custom features of this truck we were not disappointed. Keep reading for information and images of the 2016 Ford F-150 Shelby Edition by Tuscany at the Chicago Auto Show. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport Pothole Mitigation

Potholed Roads? Not a Problem for the 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport

2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport Pothole Mitigation

Most folks have spent at least a little time on a road with awful potholes. Most of us have taken our bumps and bruises and just hoped to get past the bad stretch quickly, but Ford is doing something different. With new pothole mitigation technology standard on the 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport (coming out later this year), sedan drivers will be able to enjoy a smooth ride no matter the road conditions. Read the rest of this entry >>

Akins Ford 50th Anniversary and History

Akins Ford 50th Anniversary and History

The very first Ford dealership in Winder GA was founded in 1924 only 21 years after Henry Ford starting manufacturing that very first Model A. That particular dealership passed through many hands and names before the Akins family took over in 1966. It has rested in those very capable hands ever since. Keep reading to learn more about the Akins Ford 50th Anniversary and history, as well as where you can expect our dealership to go in the future. Read the rest of this entry >>

Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV Wheelchair Accessible SUV

Fresh Photos of the MXV Wheelchair Accessible SUV at the Chicago Auto Show!

Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV Wheelchair Accessible SUV

We’ve previously written about the wheelchair-friendly Explorer SUV, but now we have fresh pictures of this valuable vehicle straight from its real-life debut at the Chicago Auto Show. The new BraunAbility MXV is based on the 2016 Ford Explorer and will be the world’s first volume-production wheel-chair accessible SUV. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package Release Date

The 2017 Explorer Gets XLT Sport Appearance Package!

Trucks like the Ford F-150 regularly get specialized packages to allow drivers to customize their vehicles to their personal aesthetic and work needs, though options like the Lariat Special Edition Appearance Package. Now the Ford Explorer is going to get a specialty option of its own! Keep reading to check out the 2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package release date and other great details of this newly enhanced SUV. Read the rest of this entry >>

Ford GT Super Cars At 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours

Ford GTs Get Four Spots for 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours

Not one, not two, not three, but four, FOUR Ford GT supercars will be competing this year at the 2016 Le Mans 24 Hours. The Le Mans 24 Hours is grueling 24 test of efficiency, resilience, and speed. Vehicles may must not only be brilliant racing machines, but be able to handle divers driving environments (from racing tracks to closed-off public roads) without breakdowns. Fifty years ago in 1966, Ford took a sweeping victory on this intensive track. We can’t wait to see how they do this year. Read the rest of this entry >>

Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab near Atlanta GA

2017 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab In Production

Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab near Atlanta GA

When a small (or large) business needs even more diversity than a Super Duty truck or a Transit van can provide, customers can check out the Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab. This versatile and thoroughly tested commercial vehicle allows drivers to outfit exactly the custom truck accessories that they need for the ideal work vehicle. Good news for Akins Ford customers near Atlanta GA is that the 2017 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab in production now will benefit from new advances. Keep reading for how and when to expect this truck on the lot. Read the rest of this entry >>