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
Typically, we know that drivers don’t necessarily think of the Ford Focus when they hear the word power. You are more likely going to think of something like a sports car or a more powerful pickup. However, Ford made one of its most popular sedans a top contender when it comes to the race to the finish line with its new upgrade kit that adds 23 horsepower to make a final horsepower output of 275. Read the rest of this entry
The whole concept of an infotainment system in a vehicle is fairly new, but over the past few years, this type of technology in a vehicle has become fairly common among the wide variety of vehicles available. Nearly every single vehicle in the current industry has some sort of infotainment system available, which goes to show just how important this type of technology is in your everyday life. Read the rest of this entry
Getting a new car is always an exciting time. No matter how old you are, how many vehicles you’ve had before, or how long you’ve had your license, there is nothing like that moment when you get behind the wheel of your new vehicle.
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