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Rear view of the 2018 Ford Mustang

New Quiet Exhaust Feature Helps 2018 Mustangs be Good Neighbors

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New Quiet Exhaust Feature for 2018 Ford Mustang GT

Hearing the engine come to life after turning the key of a 2018 Ford Mustang GT is one of our favorite things about owning a new Ford Mustang GT. But while we all love it, that same Mustang GT engine roar can also be the bane of your neighbor’s existence. Knowing that, and wanting to be good neighbors, the engineers at Ford came up with a solution that allows you to enjoy the sound of your 2018 Mustang GT engine when the time is right, while keeping things quiet when it’s time to respect your neighbors. In fact, they’ve created a new quiet exhaust feature for the 2018 Ford Mustang GT, which is as impressive as it is quiet. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Mustang driving on the road

Pony Logo Back in its Corral for New Ford Mustang Appearance Package

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2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 driving on the road New Pony Package Features

The 2018 Ford Mustang is going back in time by putting its pony logo back into its chrome corral with the new Ford Mustang Pony Package. Just like it was 50 years ago, the available Pony Package brings a bit of old school flair to all EcoBoost engine-equipped 2018 Mustangs. The Mustang was still in the concept phase back in the mid-1960s, which included a grille-mounted pony-in-corral badge design. That design then went away for a while, but it’s back now, and it looks better than ever before. So, without further ado, let’s check out all of the impressive new style features of the 2018 Ford Mustang Pony Package. Read the rest of this entry >>

Side view of the 2017 Ford F-150 White

What Exterior Color Will You Choose for Your 2017 Ford F-150?

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Pictures of All 2017 Ford F-150 Exterior Color Choices

You get to make a lot of exciting choices when picking out a new Ford F-150. From box sizes to cab configurations to powertrains, there are many ways to customize your 2017 Ford F-150. But we think the most enjoyable decision you get to make is choosing which color you want your new F-150 to be. With that in mind, here are pictures of all the 2017 Ford F-150 exterior color choices.

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Front view of the 2017 Ford Escape Red driving on the road

How Safe is the 2017 Ford Escape?

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Safety and Driver Assistance Features for the 2017 Ford Escape

Ford has a long-standing tradition of creating some of the safest cars on the road. And that tradition is continued by the new Ford Escape. With a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety and driver assistance features, the 2017 Ford Escape sets the bar for safety amongst SUVs. To see what we mean, let’s check out all of the safety features and driver assistance systems found on the 2017 Ford Escape. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front view of the 2017 Ford Escape Red driving on the road

What Color Do You Want for Your New Ford Escape?

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Gallery of Exterior Colors for the 2017 Ford Escape

Picking out a new Ford car, truck or SUV is a ton of fun. But we think the most enjoyable part of the process is picking out the color of your new vehicle. And because Ford offers such a wide variety of fun and vibrant exterior colors to choose from, you know you’ll be able to get one that matches your personality. Take the new Ford Escape, for example. It offers nine colors to choose from. So, to help you find your perfect match, here’s a gallery of all the exterior colors available for the 2017 Ford Escape.

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Should I Choose Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive?

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Comparing Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive

Sometimes people are surprised by all the decisions they have to make when picking out a new Ford car, truck or SUV. Sure, they’re ready to decide which color they want their new Ford to be, or whether they want a more powerful model as opposed to a more fuel efficient one. But there are other decisions people sometimes aren’t ready to make. One of those decisions is whether they want front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. With that in mind, we decided to compare front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive so that you know exactly what you want the next time you step on our Akins Ford lot near Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

Rear view of the 2017 Ford Focus Yellow

Are You a Recent College Graduate? Then You’re Going to Need One of These New Ford Models

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Posted in Comparisons, Ford Escape, Ford F-150, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Mustang

Here are the Best New Ford Models for a College Grad

This is a post for all of you recent college graduates out there around Atlanta, GA. First of all, congratulations. You just achieved something very special and very important. You’re about to embark out into the real world for the first time. And that means you’re going to need a real car to get you to and from work, to and from appointments, and to and from all of the other aspects of your new school-free life. With that in mind, here are the best new Ford models for a college grad. These cars will help you save money, have fun and, most important of all, keep you safe while going to and from your new life adventures. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Holy Labor Day Fun, Batman: Celebrating Labor Day with Hot Air Balloons and Comics in Atlanta GA

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Two Awesome Labor Day 2017 Events in Atlanta GA

It’s time to come out of the Batcave and into the light as we get ready to celebrate the end of summer with some of the best Labor Day activities this side of the Mississippi. In fact, we’re excited for two awesome Labor Day 2017 events here in Atlanta, GA, in particular – the 19th annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival and the 2017 Dragon Con. Find all you need to know about both events below. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front view of the 2017 Ford Focus Yellow

What Color Will You Choose for Your 2017 Ford Focus?

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Gallery of 2017 Ford Focus Exterior Color Choices

One of the most exciting decisions you make when picking out a new car, truck, or SUV is deciding which exterior color you will choose. It’s especially exciting picking out the exterior color of your new 2017 Ford Focus since it comes with the choice between 10 exterior colors. That’s a lot to choose from, so to help you out, we put together this gallery of 2017 Ford Focus exterior color choices.

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Two 2018 Ford F-150 parked in an open field

How is the 2018 Ford F-150 Different than the 2017 Ford F-150?

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2017 Ford F-150 vs 2018 Ford F-150 Model Comparison

This is the time of year pickup truck enthusiasts look forward to the most. That’s because this is the time of year when the anticipation for the latest Ford F-150 reaches its peak. Everyone here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, is incredibly excited about the impending arrival of the 2018 Ford F-150, and we know you are, too. That’s why we decided to put together this 2017 Ford F-150 versus 2018 Ford F-150 model comparison – so you can see all the ways the new F-150 is different from the previous model year. Read the rest of this entry >>