What are you afraid of? Some may put spiders, heights, ghosts, or killer clowns on that list, but most drivers know that there is more to be afraid of on the road than something from a scary Halloween movie. Like other drivers. Fortunately, driver assist technology on Ford vehicles is here to watch your back (and your blind spots, and your front too). Read the rest of this entry
Owning a small business is a huge amount of work, and finding the right vehicle for the job is extremely important. Especially if the same vehicle that is used for local deliveries also occasionally takes on the job of getting the kids to hockey practice. Fortunately here at Akins Ford, we have a wide inventory of commercial vehicles like the Ford Transit Cargo Van, the Ford Transit Connect, or the Ford Super Duty F-250 that can make any job easier, and can also step in as a family hauler in some configurations. Read the rest of this entry
Early 2015 marked a triumph for the classic Ford muscle car and one of our favorite vehicles on the lot here at Akins: the Ford Mustang. For the first time since 2009, the Mustang has reclaimed the title of best-selling sports car in the US and with the great features like the Ecoboost engine (especially popular with younger drivers). It’s easy to see why.
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The new and improved 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor release date is within sight! This new model Raptor will highlight a combination of the same great features as previous years and brand new concepts that promise to make the capabilities of this off-road optimized Ford truck even better. We’re particularly excited about the driving modes on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor which promise to improve the driving experience no matter the terrain. Read the rest of this entry
Okay, that was a cheesy headline, but we’re excited about the new series of Ford service commercials that will be hitting the airwaves this October featuring Dwayne Johnson, the Rock. These new Ford commercials with the Rock and other Ford specialists will be highlighting the ways that high-quality Ford parts and know-how at your local Ford dealership make your Ford driving, owning, and maintaining experience even better. Read the rest of this entry
When you think about adventure you might have in mind something like Trail-Rated Jeep Grand Cherokee or a specially outfitted Ford F-150, but you don’t need a truck or an SUV to have a wilderness experience. And when you need major space for hauling people and their stuff, believe it or not the 2015 Ford Transit can be a part of the adventure. Check out this video (and five great features of the 2015 Ford Transit). Read the rest of this entry
Sometimes Christmas comes early. That’s what it feels like to get the first burst of information about the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty truck. While 2017 is a long way off, we’re excited to be able to share some of the new features and details of the brand new Super Duty and give you a first idea of the 2017 Ford Super Duty release date for this new vehicle. Read the rest of this entry
Tailgating season is upon us, and it’s the time of year where, whether you are heading to a local UGA Ice Dogs game or going farther afield, it’s the season to start deciding what vehicle you should take and how to equip it for the best pregame experience possible. We at Akins have a few suggestions on what are the best tailgating vehicles for all your pre-game fun. Read the rest of this entry
Heavy duty trucks are exempt from EPA mileage measurements (maybe the testers figured that knowing exactly how much gas or diesel these monster trucks burn to do their jobs would make anyone looking into a truck for the first time cry) but that doesn’t mean that fuel efficiency doesn’t matter when you are hauling or working with your truck. What heavy duty truck is most fuel efficient? Keep reading to get the skinny on the 2015 Ram 3500 vs 2015 Ford F-350 mileage comparison. Read the rest of this entry
Students everywhere are hitting the books and settling in for a new school year of academic excellence. But it’s important when heading off on the great college adventure to have a solid set of wheels to help you out, and really nice to save a little money in the process. That’s why Ford offers the College Student Purchase program. Get a new Ford vehicle before January 4, 2016 to benefit from the 2015 Ford College Student Purchase Program. Read the rest of this entry
