Category Archives: Ford Mustang

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 >>

2018 Ford Mustang Models Get Electronic Line-Lock_o

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 >>

Rear view of the 2018 Ford Mustang

See Now: Gallery of Exterior Color Options for the 2017 Ford Mustang

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All Exterior Color Options for the 2017 Ford Mustang

You’ve got quite a few choices to make when picking out your new 2017 Ford Mustang. But don’t worry, they’re the kind of decisions that are a lot of fun to make, such as picking out which impressively powerful and efficient engine you want under the hood of your new Ford Mustang. You also get to decide which of the 10 new Mustang exterior color options is right for you. To help you out with that, here’s a gallery of all the exterior color options for the 2017 Ford Mustang.

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Four 2018 Ford F-150 trucks parked in an open field

Get Your New 2017 Ford Roush Mustang and 2017 Ford Roush F-150 at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

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Akins Ford near Atlanta GA Now Offering New Roush Models

It’s been an exciting month here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. And the main reason for all of the excitement is the fact that our dealership is now offering new Roush models including the 2017 Ford Roush Mustang and the 2017 Ford Roush F-150. Now, some of you may not know why we’d be so excited about becoming a Roush dealer. And if that’s the case, it’s time for you to learn about the impressiveness of Roush models. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2018 Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang Becomes Best-Selling Sports Car on the Planet

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How the Ford Mustang is Conquering the Planet

The Ford Mustang has held the distinction of being the best-selling sports car in America for over 50 years. And now, thanks to recent expansions, the unveiling of an upcoming hybrid Ford Mustang and the reveal of the 2018 Mustang, it’s not just the American market the Mustang has conquered. The Ford Mustang has conquered the entire world as it is now the best-selling sports car on the planet. Now available in 140 countries around the world, with six more countries being added this year, the Ford Mustang is the sports car everyone around the globe wants. So let’s take a closer look and find out just how the Ford Mustang conquered the planet. Read the rest of this entry >>