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2020 Will Be a Year Full of All-New Ford Models

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Ford to Release Multiple All-New Models by 2020

Thanks to models like the all-new 2018 Ford EcoSport, the all-new 2018 Ford Expedition, the all-new 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel, and the all-new 2018 Ford Focus, the 2018 Ford model lineup here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, was the most impressive we’ve ever gotten to show off. And that streak of all-new models continues with the upcoming all-new 2019 Ford Edge. But Ford isn’t stopping there when it comes to all-new models, as they’ve promised to release multiple additional all-new models by 2020, which is what we’re going to check out here. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Celebrating 100 Year of Ford Trucks: From the Model TT to the F-150 and Everything In Between

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Ford Celebrating 100 Years of Pickup Truck Greatness

Ford has been a leader in innovation in the automotive industry since the very beginning, and one of their most impressive innovations took place on July 27, 1917 – the day the Ford Model TT was introduced and changed the automotive world forever. And after 100 years, Ford is still setting the bar when it comes to pickup trucks. Now, instead of the Model TT, it’s the rugged, powerful and dependable F-Series lineup leading the way, including the 2017 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Ford F-150. So, with all that in mind, let’s take a moment to celebrate 100 years of Ford’s pickup truck supremacy. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Coming to SYNC 3-Equipped 2016 Ford Model Lineup

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2016 Ford Models Now Offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Anyone with a 2016 Ford model equipped with the SYNC 3 infotainment system is about to get really excited. See, Ford announced Apple CarPlay and Android Auto software support is now available on all 2016 Ford models equipped with the SYNC 3 infotainment system. So, if you have the SYNC 3 system equipped in your 2016 Ford, you simpley need to update it to the new SYNC 3 version 2.2 by downloading it with a USB drive by following the instructions at owner.ford.com, downloading it through a Wi-Fi connection or by visiting a dealership like ours here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. 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 >>

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Fresh Drinking Water Could be Coming Soon to New Ford Models

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What is Ford’s New On-the-Go H2O Feature?

It’s the ultimate road trip killer – forgetting something refreshing to drink on your long ride. You then have a choice: either stop off somewhere to get something to drink, or carry on thirsty while cursing your bad memory. But soon, thanks to genius Ford engineers, that will no longer be a problem. See, Ford engineers are developing an exciting new feature called On-the-Go H2O that will allow new Ford models to provide fresh water. So, what exactly is Ford’s new On-the-Go H2O feature? Let’s take a closer look and find out. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford Pedestrian Detection Helps Drivers See in the Dark

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Ford Pedestrian Detection Updated for Safer Nighttime Driving

Driving at night ranks high on most driver’s lists of things they don’t look forward to. With limited visibility and long stretches of road without proper lighting, driving at night can be a hazardous and nerve-wracking experience, which is why the Ford pedestrian detection safety feature has been updated for safer nighttime driving. These improvements and upgrades to the pedestrian detection safety system have allowed the feature to better protect drivers at night, as it is now literally looking out for you so you no longer have to fear what lies on the road ahead. Read the rest of this entry >>

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What is Ford Doing to Improve Gas Mileage?

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Ford Improving Fuel Efficiency by Building New Wind Tunnel

Ford has invested $200 million to build a new wind tunnel complex aimed at improving the fuel efficiency and performance of its future model lineup. The new wind tunnel complex will be built across 13 acres next to Ford’s Driveability Test Facility in Michigan. Ford said customers’ desire for greater fuel efficiency and performance is the impetus behind the new wind tunnel complex, which will house new and innovative technology to deliver state-of-the-art real-world driving simulations to optimize fuel economy and performance. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How to Upgrade Connectivity Features in Older Ford Models

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Connectivity Upgrades Available for Older Ford Models

Do you have a 2010-2016 model year Ford that you absolutely love and would never dream of getting rid of? But, at the same time, do you get a little jealous when you hear about all of the advanced new technology features found in the newest model year Fords? Do you wish you could have the best of both worlds? Well, now you can thanks to the new Ford SmartLink feature, which will allow you to upgrade your older Ford model with some of the latest connectivity features found in new Fords. Intrigued? We thought you would be. So let’s take a closer look to see how it all works. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford Announces Electrified F-150, Mustang and Transit

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Is Ford Working on Any New Hybrid or Electric Vehicles?

If you look back on the history of the automotive industry, you’ll see a variety of phases that cars, trucks and SUVs have gone through. Most recently, a phase highlighting the importance of fuel efficiency, including the rise of the hybrid, has come to pass. And with the rise of the hybrid has come the rise of the fully-electric vehicle. No longer are electric vehicles tiny, impractical cars that have a better chance of leaving you stranded somewhere than they do getting you to your destination. Instead, they’re now viewed as the future of the industry. So much so, in fact, that Ford has announced numerous electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of two of its most iconic vehicles – the F-150 and Mustang. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford and Samsung Team Up for Smartwatch Pairing

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Can I Pair My Smartwatch with My Ford?

It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but Ford has done it again. The automotive industry’s leader in technological innovation has once again created a new feature that will make your life easier. This time around, Ford has teamed up with Samsung to allow you to integrate your Samsung Gear S2 or new S3 Smartwatch with your SYNC-equipped Ford model for convenient and helpful parking reminders along with alerts to help you remain attentive and alert behind the wheel. This new feature is called Gear Auto Link, and it’s taking convenience to a whole new level. Read the rest of this entry >>