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What Advanced New Safety and Technology Features Come with a New Ford Focus from Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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New Safety and Technology Features of the 2018 Ford Focus

We decided now is the perfect time to find out all we can about the new Ford Focus lineup as we anxiously await its impending arrival here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. The Ford Focus lineup is one of our favorites here at Akins Ford, and the 2018 Ford Focus lineup promises to be better than ever before thanks to newly available powertrain options, a slew of body styles and trim levels to choose from, and a wide array of advanced new safety, driver assistance and technology features. It’s those features that we’re going to pay particular attention to here as we learn all we can about the new safety and technology features of the 2018 Ford Focus. Read the rest of this entry >>

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What New Safety and Technology Systems are Featured with the New Ford Escape?

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New Safety and Technology Features of the 2018 Ford Escape

The Ford Escape has long been a favorite of ours here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. That’s especially true for the 2018 model year, as the new Ford Escape is more powerful, more efficient and more fun to drive than ever before, making this small SUV the obvious choice for anyone in the market for capable engine options, a comfortable and roomy interior, a sleek and sporty exterior and an extensive list of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features. To see what we mean, let’s check out all the new safety and technology features of the 2018 Ford Escape. Read the rest of this entry >>

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What New Safety and Technology Systems are Featured with the New Ford Fusion Lineup?

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New Safety and Technology Features of the 2018 Ford Fusion

Everyone’s favorite powerful, efficient and fun to drive midsize sedan has arrived here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. That’s right, the new Ford Fusion is here, and it’s brought with it multiple engine choices, a roomy interior, an exciting exterior and a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features. So, let’s get right down to it and check out all the advanced new safety and technology features of the 2018 Ford Fusion. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How Technologically-Advanced is the 2018 Ford EcoSport?

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New Technology Features for the 2018 Ford EcoSport

The all-new 2018 Ford EcoSport makes its American debut sometime in early 2018, and that’s got us all very excited here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. And that excitement has caused us to learn all we can about this efficient, powerful and fun-to-drive compact SUV before it makes its grand debut. We’ve already covered the new Ford EcoSport pretty extensively here on our Akins Ford Blog, but we’ve still got more to discuss, such as the new technology features for the 2018 Ford EcoSport. This should be a fun topic to discuss, since the new EcoSport is one of the most technologically-advanced compact SUVs of all time. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front view of the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

How Does the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor’s New Terrain Management System Handle Off-Road Conditions?

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Terrain Management System Features for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

Once you’ve seen all of the awards won by the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, you know there’s a lot to love about this impressive F-150 trim. That impressiveness includes the new F-150 Raptor’s new EcoBoost engine and its advanced new shocks. But for us here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, one of the most exciting new features for the 2017 F-150 Raptor is its all-new Terrain Management System. Thanks to this new off-road feature, the new F-150 Raptor can handle any and all road conditions, including any and all off-road terrains, with ease. So, how does this new off-road system work? Let’s find out exactly that as we learn all we can about the new terrain managements system features for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How Safe is the 2017 Ford Fiesta?

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New Safety and Tech Features for the 2017 Ford Fiesta

The 2017 Ford Fiesta is one of the most affordable models on the market today, making it a top choice for anyone looking for a safe and technologically-advanced sedan or hatchback. And when we say safe and technologically-advanced, we mean it, as the new Ford Fiesta includes a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features. This is what we’ll be focusing on here as we take a look at all of the new safety and tech features for the 2017 Ford Fiesta. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Coming to SYNC 3-Equipped 2016 Ford Model Lineup

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2016 Ford Models Now Offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Anyone with a 2016 Ford model equipped with the SYNC 3 infotainment system is about to get really excited. See, Ford announced Apple CarPlay and Android Auto software support is now available on all 2016 Ford models equipped with the SYNC 3 infotainment system. So, if you have the SYNC 3 system equipped in your 2016 Ford, you simpley need to update it to the new SYNC 3 version 2.2 by downloading it with a USB drive by following the instructions at owner.ford.com, downloading it through a Wi-Fi connection or by visiting a dealership like ours here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

Rear view of the 2017 Ford Edge driving on the road

List of Advanced New Safety and Technology Features for the 2017 Ford Edge

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New Safety and Technology Features on the 2017 Ford Edge

The Ford Edge quickly gained a ton of fans when it was first unleashed onto the automotive scene, and the 2017 Ford Edge has had the same effect since its unveiling thanks to multiple upgrades and updates that help the Edge continue to be one of the most versatile crossover SUVs available today. These updates and upgrades include being able to choose between three powerful and efficient engines, which the new Ford Edge does while also sporting a new spacious and feature-filled interior and an exterior that’s as sleek, stylish and sporty as ever. With all of that to be excited about, it’s the new safety and technology features on the 2017 Ford Edge that we’re going to focus on here. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Advanced New Technology Features Included in the 2017 Ford Escape

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New Technology Features of the 2017 Ford Escape

The 2017 model year sees the Ford Escape get its most significant improvements and upgrades for a new model year since the compact crossover SUV was first released all the way back in 2001. These improvements and updates include a slew of new safety and driver assistance features, along with two new EcoBoost engine options and a ton of innovative new storage features. To put it simply, the 2017 Ford Escape features more of what you, the driver, is looking for in a compact crossover SUV. That even includes an extensive list of advanced new technology features, which is going to be the focus of this blog post. So, let’s dive right in and find out all we can about the new technology features of the 2017 Ford Escape. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Fresh Drinking Water Could be Coming Soon to New Ford Models

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What is Ford’s New On-the-Go H2O Feature?

It’s the ultimate road trip killer – forgetting something refreshing to drink on your long ride. You then have a choice: either stop off somewhere to get something to drink, or carry on thirsty while cursing your bad memory. But soon, thanks to genius Ford engineers, that will no longer be a problem. See, Ford engineers are developing an exciting new feature called On-the-Go H2O that will allow new Ford models to provide fresh water. So, what exactly is Ford’s new On-the-Go H2O feature? Let’s take a closer look and find out. Read the rest of this entry >>