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three 2018 Ford Super Duty models parked at a construction site

Max Towing and Hauling Ratings of the New Ford Super Duty Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

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Best-in-Class Capability Ratings of the 2018 Ford Super Duty Lineup

The Ford F-Series has been America’s favorite truck lineup for the better part of 40 years, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, instead of just resting on its laurels, the new Ford Super Duty lineup has been fully updated, upgraded, enhanced and improved for the 2018 model year to be more powerful, more capable, more dependable, more efficient and more reliable than ever before. To see what we mean, all you need to do is look at the best-in-class capability ratings of the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup. That’s because the 2018 Super Duty lineup continues the lineup’s longstanding tradition of offering the highest towing and hauling ratings of any heavy-duty truck lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Can I Go Outdoor Ice Skating in Atlanta GA?

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Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Atlanta GA

As we’re learning this year, winter can be an especially dangerous season thanks to the snow and ice it can bring along with it. But winter can also bring with it a ton of fun activities to take part in – the most fun of which is definitely ice skating. And while ice skating is a lot of fun when you head to an indoor rink, there’s just nothing that can compare to outdoor ice skating. But where can we go outdoor ice skating in Atlanta, GA? Well, there are a few places you can check out, but the best outdoor ice skating rink in Atlanta, GA, in our humble opinion, is on The Roof at Ponce City Market. Read on to find out all you need to know about this impressive and exhilarating ice skating experience. Read the rest of this entry >>

red 2018 Ford Taurus driving around a corner on a country highway

What Advanced New Safety Systems Come with a New Ford Taurus at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Safety Features & Driver Assistance Systems of the 2018 Ford Taurus

When you think of Ford sedans, you may think of the versatile new 2018 Ford Fusion or the fun to drive new 2018 Ford Focus, but you should also be sure to remember the new 2018 Ford Taurus. That’s especially true if you need more interior passenger and cargo space than those other smaller new Ford sedans can offer. But the new Ford Taurus lineup is more than just extra interior space and comfort. It’s also one of the safest sedan lineups around. To see what we mean, just check out these safety features and driver assistance systems of the 2018 Ford Taurus lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

white 2018 Ford Super Duty towing a boat

Get Best-in-Class Horsepower and Torque with These New Ford Super Duty Engine Choices

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2018 Ford Super Duty Best-in-Class Engine & Performance Features

Only one heavy-duty truck lineup can be dubbed “The King of the Workplace,” and that lineup is the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup, which we have right here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. The new Ford Super Duty lineup has been extensively updated, upgraded, improved and enhanced for the 2018 model year, making it more powerful, more capable, more dependable and more efficient than ever before. And, as we like to say, it all starts under the hood. In fact, the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup offers numerous best-in-class engine and performance features for you to enjoy, which is what we’re going to go over right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

black 2018 Ford Taurus parked outside a building

What Engines are Available for the New Ford Taurus Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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2018 Ford Taurus Engine and Performance Features

Compared to the other Ford sedan lineups – and the other sedan lineups throughout the entire automotive industry – the Ford Taurus lineup feels like it’s been around forever. And it feels that way because the Ford Taurus has been the flagship sedan of the Ford model lineup for so long. And, as you can see with the new Ford Taurus lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, the 2018 Taurus continues the model’s longstanding tradition of being the best of the best. To see what we mean, check out these engine and performance features of the 2018 Ford Taurus lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a silver 2018 Ford Expedition

Pick Your New Ford Expedition Exterior Color with the Help of These Pictures

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Gallery of All 2018 Ford Expedition Exterior Color Choices

Picking out the color of your new Ford car, truck or SUV at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, is one of the most exciting aspects of finding your new vehicle. But as enjoyable as it is, it can still be tricky finding the exterior color that best matches your personality. Take the 2018 Ford Expedition, for instance. It offers you nine exterior colors to choose from, each more visually impressive than the last. To help you figure out which color is right for you, we put together this gallery of all 2018 Ford Expedition exterior color choices. Read the rest of this entry >>

close up of the front of a red 2018 Ford Mustang GT

Outfit Your New Ford Mustang GT with These All-New Summer Tires

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New High-Performance Summer Tires for the 2018 Ford Mustang GT

What’s more exciting than the new Ford Mustang GT at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA? The fact that you can now get all-new high-performance summer tires for your new 2018 Ford Mustang GT, of course. That’s because all-new custom Michelin Pilot Sport 4S high-performance summer tires have been specifically created for your new Mustang GT. Just how impressive are these tires? And how do they make the 2018 Mustang GT more capable than ever? We’re going to cover exactly that right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Edge Red driving on the road

What Color Will You Pick for Your New Ford Edge from Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Pictures of the 2018 Ford Edge’s 10 Exterior Color Options

There’s a lot you have to decide on when picking out a new Ford car, truck or SUV. Some of these decisions are difficult, while others are a whole lot of fun. One of the more exciting decisions you get to make when picking out a new vehicle is deciding which color it’s going to be. If you’re picking out a 2018 Ford Edge from us here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, then you get to choose between 10 exterior color options, all of which you can see pictures of right here.

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2018 Ford Mustang driving on the road

2018 Ford Mustang is the Most Capable Mustang Ever Thanks to … a Piece of Duct Tape?

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New Mustang’s Handling and Efficiency Improved by Strip of Duct Tape

In a world where it seems like everything is either run by or improved by computers, it’s nice to know there are still people out there using their brain and some old-school tools to make things better. Now, this rather general statement could mean many things, but we’re willing to bet a couple guys improving the handling and fuel efficiency of the new Ford Mustang with a strip of duct tape wasn’t the first thing to pop in your head when you read it. But that doesn’t mean it’s not true. Don’t believe us? Well, read on to find out all about how two Ford engineers made the 2018 Ford Mustang more capable than ever thanks to a piece of duct tape. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Explorer driving on the road

Figure Out Which of the 5 New Ford Explorer Trim Levels at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA is Right for You

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Comparing and Contrasting the Five 2018 Ford Explorer Trim Levels

America’s favorite SUV is back and better than ever, and we’ve got it right here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. That’s right, the 2018 Ford Explorer is here, which means you’ve got a choice to make. And no, we’re not talking about deciding whether to get a new Ford Explorer or some other SUV, because we already know what you’re going to decide there. Instead, we’re talking about deciding which of the five 2018 Ford Explorer trim levels you’re going to choose. To help make that choice an easy one, we’re going to compare and contrast each of the five new Ford Explorer trim levels. Read the rest of this entry >>