Category Archives: Technology

front view of a green 2019 Ford Mustang

Is the All-New 2019 Ford Mustang Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA Getting a B&O PLAY Premium Audio System for the First Time Ever?

All-New Audio Features for the 2019 Ford Mustang Lineup

The Ford Mustang has always been known for taking people on the ride of their lives. Thanks to its history of housing incredibly powerful and fun to drive engines under its hood, plus the many convertible options its provided over the years, people who want to know just how much fun driving down the open road can be have flocked to each and every new Ford Mustang lineup. That driving experience is getting another upgrade in the 2019 model year, as the all-new 2019 Ford Mustang lineup will now include some impressive all-new audio features, which is what we’re going to check out here. Read the rest of this entry >>

close up of the FordPass SmartLink device used to upgrade older Ford models

How to Upgrade the Technology Features of Your Old Ford Model with the FordPass SmartLink System

Upgrade Your Older Ford Model with FordPass SmartLink

It’s a conundrum many Ford customers face each and every model year – do you stick with the older Ford model you’ve come to know and love, or do you trade it in for a new Ford model that’s been fully updated, upgraded, improved and enhanced? Honestly, there’s never really been a good answer to that question. That’s because Ford models are built to last, yet the advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features of new Ford models can prove to be too enticing to pass up. But what if you could have the best of both worlds? What if you could upgrade your older Ford model so that it features the new systems new Ford models boast? Now you can thanks to the FordPass SmartLink system.

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front view of a white 2019 Ford Fusion

Listing the Best All-New Technology and Connectivity Systems Featured in the All-New 2019 Ford Fusion Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

2019 Ford Fusion New Technology and Connectivity Features

Following a 2018 model year that sent many already impressive Ford model lineups into a whole new stratosphere thanks to a slew of all-new features and capabilities, the 2019 Ford model lineup is looking to continue that trend. And one of the model lineups to benefit greatly from those all-new upgrades, updates, enhancements and improvements is the all-new Ford Fusion lineup. That’s because the all-new 2019 Fusion lineup gets a redesigned interior and exterior style, a group of next generation powertrain options, and a revamped trim level lineup that will get you more bang for your buck. The 2019 Ford Fusion lineup also gets a wide array of advanced new features, including a slew of all-new technology and connectivity features – which is what we’re going to focus on here. Read the rest of this entry >>

close up of the tailgate of a yellow 2019 Ford Ranger

How Technologically-Advanced is the All-New Ford Ranger at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

Advanced New Tech Systems Featured with the 2019 Ford Ranger

A lot has changed since Ford’s last foray into the midsize pickup truck class. Back then, all you needed to do was create a truck that was equal parts powerful and capable. Nowadays, your truck still needs to be powerful and capable, but it also needs to be efficient, safe, and packed to the brim with advanced new technology, comfort and convenience features. Ford has already been massively successful at doing just that with the 2018 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineups, and now it’s looking to continue that success with the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger. That’s why we decided to check out some of the best advanced new tech systems featured with the 2019 Ford Ranger. Read the rest of this entry >>

blue 2018 Ford F-150 parked at a construction site

Get the Most Advanced New Technology with a New Ford F-150 at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

2018 Ford F-150 Features the Best New Technology Systems

What are the first words that come to mind when thinking about a new Ford F-150? Powerful? Capable? Efficient? Rugged? Dependable? How about technologically-advanced? That last one might not be something you automatically think of when you think about the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup, but it should be now that the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup features some of the best new technology systems around. Don’t believe us? Then check out these lists of the standard and available technology features of the new Ford F-150 lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a silver 2018 Ford Flex parked outside a restaurant

How Technologically-Advanced is the New Ford Flex at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA

List of New Technology Features of the 2018 Ford Flex Lineup

Ford has a long history of creating some of the most immediately recognizable vehicles around. From the sophisticatedly rugged style of the Ford F-150 lineup to the fun to drive style of the Ford Mustang lineup, when you see many of the new Ford models, you instantly know what it is. But perhaps no new Ford model is as unmistakably identifiable as the new Ford Flex. No matter who you are or where you are, you know a 2018 Flex when you see one. But the new Flex lineup is more than just its unique exterior style. It’s also one of the most technologically-advanced SUVs ever created, which is what we’re going to tell you all about right here as we list the new technology features of the 2018 Ford Flex lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a blue 2018 Ford Taurus

What New Tech Systems are Featured in the New Ford Taurus at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

2018 Ford Taurus Advanced New Technology Features

While new Ford models like the 2018 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Ford Mustang are receiving comprehensive updates, upgrades and enhancements for the new model year, the 2018 Ford Taurus remains largely unchanged. We say largely unchanged because most of what made the 2017 Ford Taurus so powerful, capable, efficient and functional is carrying over to the 2018 Taurus, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a ton to get excited about for the new Ford Taurus. In fact, in addition to everything that made the 2017 Taurus so impressive, the 2018 Ford Taurus is also getting a slew of advanced new technology features, which is what we’re going to go over right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

red 2018 Ford Expedition parked at a campsite

Take Your Family on the Adventure of a Lifetime with a New Ford Expedition from Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

Family Road Trip Entertainment Features of the 2018 Ford Expedition

Is there anything more fun than heading out on the open road for a family road trip? There is, in fact, and that’s heading out on the open road for a family road trip in a new Ford Expedition from Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. That’s because the 2018 Ford Expedition lineup has been fully upgraded, updated and enhanced to include a wide array of family road trim entertainment features. And that’s exactly what we’re going to tell you all about right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

Rear view of the 2018 Ford Edge Blue

How the New Ford Edge Became One of the Safest and Most Capable SUVs Around

Advanced New Safety and Technology Features of the 2018 Ford Edge

There are many reasons so many people flock to the Ford Edge every time a new model year rolls around. One of the main reasons is that, each and every model year, the new Ford Edge is updated, enhanced, upgraded and improved to be better than ever before. That’s especially true for the 2018 model year, as the 2018 Ford Edge includes more advanced new safety and technology features than ever before. What are those new features? Well, we’re glad you asked, as that’s what we’re going to highlight here. Read the rest of this entry >>

Rear view of the 2018 Ford Edge Red

Figure Out the New Ford Escape Trim Level that’s Right for You with this Guide from Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

Comparing the Trim Levels of the 2018 Ford Escape Lineup

Now is a better time than ever to purchase a new Ford Escape from us here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Why? Because the 2018 Ford Escape lineup now features an all-new 2018 Escape SEL trim level in addition to the three other Escape trim levels you’ve come to know and love. So, all you need to do now is figure out which new Ford Escape model is right for you, which will be incredibly easy once we’re done comparing the trim levels of the 2018 Ford Escape lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>