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What is the Best Stunt Vehicle?

It’s an incredibly rare action movie that fails to deliver on the iconic chase scene. While vehicles used for these chase scenes can range from the massive Mad Max War Rig to tiniest trick bike featured toward the end of Premium Rush, most movies features the fastest, swankiest, and sexiest sports cars. But what is the best stunt vehicle of the lot of them? We may never have known except for a new movie coming to DVD called Ben Collins: Stunt Driver. Read the rest of this entry >>

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What Ford Cars Have Appeared in Bond Movies?

James Bond has a well-earned reputation for being suave in conversation, fast on the draw, smooth with the ladies, and always having the very best custom ride. While the debonair super agent was usually found in the classy Aston Martins and elegant Rolls-Royce luxury vehicles of his time, there have been times that James Bond also embraced the speed and performance of Mustangs and Thunderbirds. So what Ford cars have appeared in Bond movies? Keep reading for our list. Read the rest of this entry >>

Mustang history: the Second Generation

The original Ford Mustang hit the market as a small, fast and fierce vehicle that attracted customers for its impressive power in an affordable and compact package. But as time went on with the first generation of Mustang, that winning combination slacked of in favor of a larger and more luxurious vehicle. When the second-generation Ford Mustang hit the stage, it returned to the dimensions and efficiency of the original Mustang muscle car that captured the heart of enthusiasts everywhere. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Wins Among Active Lifestyle Vehicles

While there are many vehicles on the road that are safe, reliable, and perfectly capable of transporting folks from one place to another, not every car even pretends to be suitable for a person with an active, outdoor and athletic lifestyle. That is why every year automotive journalists, athletes and outdoor enthusiasts gather to vote on the cars that suit their needs at the Active Lifestyle Vehicle (ALV) awards. And this year the Jeep Grand Cherokee took home two prestigious awards. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Jeep, Ram, and Dodge Awards at the Texas Truck Rodeo 2015

Every year, dozens of the top trucks and SUVs from around North America gather to be evaluated at the Texas Truck Rodeo organized by the Texas Auto Writers Association. Awards offered at the prestigious event mean that a truck or SUV has gone up against the toughest competition and walked away victorious. This year the FCA US brand (which included the Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles available here at Akins), raked in the awards, securing eight of 24 honors and beating out other manufactures in sheer number of excellent vehicles that went home with new titles. Keep reading for the Jeep, Ram, and Dodge Awards received at the Texas Truck Rodeo 2015. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Elite Mustang Parts and Modifications

For most folks, the Mustang pony car offers enough horsepower, torque, and style straight out of the box, but for some what anyone can get is just not good enough. That’s where the Petty’s Garage limited edition Mustang GTs come in. With elite Mustang parts and accessories, Petty’s garage will modify a limited number of 2016 Ford Mustang GTs to increase horsepower, performance and all-around cool. Read the rest of this entry >>

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What is Mopar bringing to SEMA 2015?

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in early November is the premier place to check out custom truck and SUV accessories that don’t yet exist anywhere else. We’ve already had a post about the SUVs that Ford is bringing to SEMA, but Mopar, the service, parts, and customer-care branch for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles has been a little more secretive. We don’t know much, but what we do we have for you in this post. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford SUVs at SEMA 2015

Held annually in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show is the top trade event in the world to showcase specialty automotive products from elite accessory options to fully restyled versions of your favorite vehicles. This November, several high-quality Ford Edge SUVs will grace the display at SEMA and show the sort of customizable option that are possible when top companies put their mind and the heart into it. We think they’re pretty darned cool. Read the rest of this entry >>