Category Archives: Ford Mustang

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 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 >>

red 2018 Ford Mustang GT driving though a tunnel

Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2 Improves Upon Performance Pack Level 1 in Every Possible Way

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Listing the New Features of the 2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2

Ever since it was released, everyone who’s picked up the 2018 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 1 has instantly fallen in love with it. But, in case you missed it, now is the perfect time to rectify that mistake thanks to the newly released new Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack Level 2. This new Performance Pack includes everything Level 1 included and more, so let’s get right down to it and list all its new features. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2018 Ford Mustang

Go From Zero to 60 MPH in Less Than 4 Seconds with New Ford Mustang GT Drag Strip Mode

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New Drag Strip Mode Features for 2018 Ford Mustang GT

“How fast can it go?” is consistently one of the first things people ask whenever a new Ford Mustang GT is announced. And if you’re one of those people, you’re in for a real treat thanks to the 2018 Ford Mustang GT and its new Drag Strip Mode features. That’s because the new Mustang GT’s powerful and efficient engine combines with the new Drag Strip Mode to allow you to go from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds. Intrigued? We though you would be. So, let’s find out all we can about this fun-to-drive new feature. Read the rest of this entry >>

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 >>

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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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 >>

Side view of the 2018 Ford EcoSport Blue

Ford EcoBoost Engine Named International Engine of the Year

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Ford’s 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Named the Best Engine in the World

Ford has received some great news recently. First, they found out they jumped up to second place in the 2017 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. And now, they found out their 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has once again been named the best engine in the world. Yes, we mean that literally and without hyperbole. The Ford EcoBoost engine was once again named the International Engine of the Year, marking the sixth year in a row the engine has earned the honor. That means for the last six years, there’s been no better engine. So, what makes Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine so impressive? Well, let’s take a closer look and find out. Read the rest of this entry >>

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All 2018 Ford Mustang Trims to Include Exciting Electronic Line-Lock Feature

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2018 Ford Mustang Models Get Electronic Line-Lock

Everyone who owns a Ford Mustang GT model equipped with a V8 engine knows how exciting and impressive its electronic line-lock feature is. Anyone who owns any other Mustang model doesn’t. But now the news has broken that all 2018 Ford Mustang models will get electronic line-lock no matter which engine or trim level is chosen. That means you can choose that V8 engine we already mentioned, the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, the 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission or the six-speed manual transmission and still get to enjoy everything this incredibly fun track-focused feature has to offer. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Expedition Gray driving on the road

Find Your Perfect Summer Road Trip Vehicle at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

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Take a Summer Road Trip with These New Ford Models

Summertime is the perfect time for a road trip. And the new Ford models we have here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, are the perfect vehicles to take that road trip with. But while you can’t go wrong choosing any new Ford model for your road trip, some models are better suited for long trips than others. In the end, however, it all depends on what you’re looking for. Do you prefer more interior space or better gas mileage? Where does safety fit into your needs? That’s what we’re going to cover here as we get you ready to take a summer road trip with these new Ford models. Read the rest of this entry >>