The first information for the 2017 Ford Escape has hit the internet and we are very excited about this new incarnation of an excellent SUV. Not just because it’s new, but because of the connectivity feature that are coming out, like the new Ford Sync Connect smartphone integration system, that is going to revolutionize the way we use our Ford vehicles. Read the rest of this entry
Here at Akins Ford, our friends and neighbors have always been treated well, and this month is not exception. In addition to the great deals available from the national Ford Friends and Neighbors pricing event, we are slashing out prices even more. Check out these great November and Black Friday car sales near Atlanta with the Akins Ford Friends and Neighbors Pricing Event. Read the rest of this entry
We’ve written before about the 2016 Ford Transit and how it makes such an excellent commercial and passenger hauling vehicle, but with the versatile body styles of this excellent van, that’s not all you can do. Now those in the market for a new RV also have the chance to take advantage of this great vehicle with the new Ford Transit Motorhome models from Winnebago and other companies. Read the rest of this entry
We could talk about the Ford Mustang all day, and by golly if you don’t stop us we just might. Thankfully, it’s such an iconic and powerful vehicle that it gives us plenty to talk about. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, once described as a real-life Batmobile, was just named Road and Track Performance Car of the Year. Read the rest of this entry
Every time you turn around it seems that Ford is coming out with a new award winning technology that is bound to make your life easier. Whether you are using the Ford MyKey to track the driving learning progress of your teen driver or taking advantage of the new Driving Modes on the Ford F-150 Raptor, Ford has the cutting edge technology to bring your driving experience to the next level. Now, Pro Trailer Backup Assist on the 2016 Ford F-150 has even been the top CES 2016 Best of Innovation Awards Honoree by the Consumer Technology Association in the Vehicle Intelligence category. Read the rest of this entry
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
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
We’ve mentioned in the past that Ford was showing some great cars, trucks, and SUVS at the SEMA Show 2015, but we have even better news now! The Ford Mustang, Ford Focus and Ford F-series were named the Hottest Sport-Compact, Hottest Car, and Hottest Truck at SEMA 2015. Keep reading for details and pictures. Read the rest of this entry
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
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
