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When Festivals and Events are Coming Up in April and May around Atlanta GA?

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Spring 2018 Festivals and Events In and Around Atlanta GA

With spring in full swing and summer right around the corner, many people in and around Atlanta, GA, are beginning to plan the fun family adventures they’re going to embark on. And since we live in and around Atlanta, GA, there’s a ton of fun festivals and events for us to choose from. There are so many, in fact, that it can be hard to decide what all you want to do. With that in mind, here are three incredibly fun family-friendly spring 2018 festivals and events in and around Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a gold 2019 Ford Ranger

How Capable is the All-New 2019 Ford Ranger in Terms of Off-Road Adventures?

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Listing the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road Package Features

Ford is pulling out all the stops for its return to the midsize pickup truck segment during the 2019 model year. We say that because the 2019 Ford Ranger will be as powerful, capable and efficient as you’d expect a Ford truck to be, but there’s also one very important caveat – and that’s that the all-new Ford Ranger will be just as capable off-road as it on the road. These impressive off-road features and capabilities come from the 2019 Ford Ranger’s all-new FX4 Off-Road Package, the features of which we’re going to list right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a silver 2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite

All-New Ford Edge Lineup Coming to Akins Ford near Atlanta GA During the Summer of 2018

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2019 Ford Edge Summer Release Date and All-New Trim Levels

Ford has been on quite the roll lately, releasing numerous all-new models during the 2018 model year. But that slew of all-new models isn’t just something special for the 2018 model year, as Ford has announced it plans to continue its all-new model streak during the 2019 model year. And that all starts with the all-new 2019 Ford Edge lineup, which we expect to have here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, sometime this summer. Now, there are many reasons why Ford is kicking off the 2019 model year with the all-new Edge lineup. Two big reasons are the two all-new trim levels for the 2019 Edge lineup. So, without further ado, let’s check out the summer release date and all-new trim levels of the 2019 Ford Edge lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Where’s the Best Place for Karaoke around Atlanta GA?

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3 Best Karaoke Bars in Atlanta GA

Here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, we know how much people love belting out their favorite songs as they drive along in their new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs. But we also know those crooners get just as much enjoyment wowing the crowds with their personal renditions of their favorite songs at local karaoke spots. And, boy, are there a lot of karaoke options in and around Atlanta, GA. That’s exactly why we put together this list of what we consider to be the three best karaoke bars in Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a red 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel towing a trailer

Does the All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Model Offer Best-in-Class Towing and Payload Ratings?

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Best-in-Class Capability Ratings for the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Model

Diesel-lovers have waited a long, long time to be able to get a new Ford F-150 at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, that is powered by a diesel engine. But their wait is over now that the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel model is on its way to us here at Akins Ford. And, let us be the first to tell you, that wait was worth it. That’s because the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel model offers best-in-class capability ratings in terms of towing and payload, which is what we’re going to cover right here, right now. Read the rest of this entry >>

rear view of a gold 2019 Ford Ranger

What’s Powering the All-New Ford Ranger at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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All-New Engine Capabilities of the 2019 Ford Ranger

As impressive as the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup and the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup are, people needing a midsize pickup truck have been left with nothing to choose from the new Ford pickup truck lineups for quite some time. But that’s all going to change now that the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger is on its way to Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Coming at some point in the beginning of 2019, the all-new Ford Ranger will easily live up to the expectations of a new Ford pickup truck by offering a slew of all-new engine capabilities and features. And we’re going to find out exactly what those all-new engine features and capabilities are as we take a closer look under the hood of the 2019 Ford Ranger. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a red 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

What’s Under the Hood of the All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Model?

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Horsepower and Torque Ratings of the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

As soon as Ford announced an all-new diesel engine choice was coming to the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup for the first time ever, people wanted to know just how powerful and capable this first-ever diesel engine option was going to be. Those people have had to wait a bit to find out exactly how powerful and capable this all-new 2018 Ford F-150 diesel engine is, but now their wait is over. That’s because we finally know the specific horsepower and torque ratings of the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel, which we’re going to go over right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When and Where are the Best Easter Egg Hunts around Atlanta GA?

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2018 Easter Egg Hunts In and Around Atlanta GA

Sunday, April 1, 2018 is right around the corner, but it’s more than just April Fools Day this year. That’s because Easter falls on the same day as April Fools Day in 2018. Putting the pranks aside for now, we decided there’s no better time than right now to check out when and where some of the best Easter egg hunts in and around Atlanta, GA, are this year. So, get those baskets ready and head on out to find what the Easter Bunny has in store for us all in 2018. Read the rest of this entry >>

close up of the Power Stroke logo on a 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

Akins Ford near Atlanta GA Taking All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Orders Now

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2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Available Now at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

Right before the 2018 model year rolled around, Ford put all other pickup truck lineups on notice with the announcement that an all-new diesel engine option was coming to the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup for the first time ever. After a ton of initial excitement, the focus then turned to the rest of the all-new Ford F-150 lineup as it was released upon the world. But the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel is back at the forefront once again as it is now available at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a blue 2019 Ford Edge ST

What’s Under the Hood of the All-New Performance-Enhanced Ford Edge ST at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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List of Ford Performance Features for the 2019 Edge ST

There’s no doubting that the 2018 Ford Edge is in the middle of an incredibly successful model year, but things are about to be taken to a whole new level for the 2019 model year thanks to the all-new performance-enhanced Edge ST. The 2019 Ford Edge ST is the first Ford SUV to be specially and specifically tuned and modified by the Ford Performance Team, which makes the all-new 2019 Edge ST a dream come true for anyone who loves new Ford SUVs and new Ford Performance models. That’s why we decided to put together this list of Ford Performance features for the all-new performance-enhanced 2019 Edge ST. Read the rest of this entry >>