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Finding Romance on Valentine’s Day in Atlanta GA

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Valentine’s Day Activities in Atlanta GA

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Faster than most of us are ready for, probably. Are you all prepared with a romantic evening or getaway for you and your loved one? We hope so, because aside from birthdays and anniversaries, there’s perhaps no other day that elicits more stress – in a good way, of course – than Valentine’s Day. It can be overwhelming. But don’t worry if you’re not ready, as we’ve decided to give you a hand this year and take a look at some of the best Valentine’s Day activities in Atlanta, Georgia. Whether you’re celebrating right on Feb. 14, or using the weekend as a starting point, these suggestions are sure to put you in the good graces of the one you love more than any other. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2018 Ford Mustang Gray

Video: 2018 Ford Mustang

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What Does the 2018 Ford Mustang Look Like in Action?

Ford has unveiled the all-new 2018 Ford Mustang and, wow, what a site to behold. Featuring an even more athletic look than the 2017 Mustang, improved performance, a comprehensive suite of advanced new technology, safety and convenience systems and brand new front- and rear-end designs complete with redefined aerodynamics, the 2018 Mustang is leaner and meaner than ever before. But words can only do so much. So let’s just get right to it and check out video of the 2018 Ford Mustang in action. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front view of the 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R

Ford fuses 50 years of Mustang history together in unique display

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Where can I see the split Ford Mustang display?

There are very few good reasons to cut a Mustang in half, let alone do it twice. Unless, of course, you are planning on connecting it to another half of a Mustang. This might seem like an odd idea, but Ford just proved that it can be a good one, creating a unique display that utilizes half of a 1965 Mustang and half of a 2015 Mustang connected in the middle. Many of you now may be wonder “where can I see the split Ford Mustang display?” Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Ford F-150 White towing a trailer

Ford Utilizes Recycled Aluminum in F-150

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What truck has the lowest carbon footprint?

Every month, Ford recycles 20 million pounds of aluminum stamping a the company’s Dearborn Truck Plant. That’s enough aluminum to make more than 30,000 F-150 trucks. The extensive recycling program helps make the Ford F-150 one of the greenest vehicles on the roads. So anyone wondering what truck has the lowest carbon footprint has found the answer. It’s the Ford F-150. Read the rest of this entry >>

Side view of the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R

Have a GT350? Learn to Drive It, Compliments of Ford!

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2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Track Attack Program

So, you’ve purchased a 2016 Ford Mustang GT350R. Maybe you’re in heaven, and maybe you’ve purchased one heck of a car and don’t know exactly what to do with it. Fortunately, the latest rumors are that Ford will be providing a complimentary Shelby GT350 Track Attack program to allow new 2016 Shelby GT350 or GT350R owners to get a feel for the power they have just purchased. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Ford F-150 Special Edition towing a boat

2016 Ford F-150 Shelby Edition by Tuscany at the Chicago Auto Show

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2016 Ford F-150 Shelby Edition

One of the coolest things about being able to be at the Chicago Auto Show is getting to see specialty vehicles that don’t appear anywhere else. One of these is the F-150 Shelby by Tuscany. We were excited flat out by the use of the word “Shelby” which inevitably makes us think of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R performance car. When we learned about the basic and custom features of this truck we were not disappointed. Keep reading for information and images of the 2016 Ford F-150 Shelby Edition by Tuscany at the Chicago Auto Show. Read the rest of this entry >>

A New Year of X-Files and a New Year of Ford Transportation

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What car do Mulder and Scully drive in the new X-files?

When the new X-Files miniseries hit the airwaves last weekend on Fox, you were probably more interested on the unfolding conspiracies and the unexplainable weird than transportation, but here at Akins Ford we are very exited about the featured vehicles. So what car do Mulder and Scully drive in the new X-Files? You guessed it! They drive a Ford. Read the rest of this entry >>