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Ford Announces New Mustang Convertible

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When is the 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible Being Released?

Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to get behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang knows just how much fun it is to drive America’s favorite and best-selling sports car. And now that driving experience is about to get that much better. Why? Because you’re going to be able to put to top down as you cruise along in your new Mustang. Yes, you read that correctly. A new 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible is going on sale this fall at dealerships nationwide, including right here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, Georgia. But the ability to feel the wind in your hair as you open up your new Ford Mustang Convertible isn’t the only advanced new feature offered. To see what we mean, let’s take a closer look at all of the features coming with the 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible. Read the rest of this entry >>

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2018 Ford Expedition Release Date and New Technology Features

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When is the 2018 Ford Expedition Being Released?

The all-new 2018 Ford Expedition has been unveiled and it promises to be the safest, smartest, most capable and most versatile full-size SUV ever built. Created with today’s active and diverse families in mind, the 2018 Expedition will include family-friendly features such as flexible seating and storage amenities. These include features such as second row tip-and-slide seating for easier access to the roomy third row. But when is its release date? And what are the new technology features that make it the smartest, most connected and most comfortable SUV on the market? Let’s take a closer look and find out. Read the rest of this entry >>

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2017 Ford Explorer New Driver Assistance Features

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How Safe is the 2017 Ford Explorer?

For the last 25 years, the Ford Explorer has been the best-selling SUV in the United States. And the 2017 Ford Explorer is primed and ready to continue that tradition thanks to a choice between three powerful and efficient engines, newly available appearance packages and a comprehensive suite of advanced new technology, comfort, convenience and safety features. It’s the safety features we’ll be focusing on today, as we take a look at the wide array of advanced new driver assistance features found in the 2017 Explorer. Read the rest of this entry >>

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2018 Ford F-150 New Safety and Technology Features

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What Safety and Tech Features are in the 2018 Ford F-150?

It was only announced this month, but the 2018 Ford F-150 has already made a huge splash. Part of this is due to its impressive new powertrain options and features, which will provide the best towing capabilities for any new Ford F-150 ever. But the 2018 F-150 is more than just a powerful, capable, rugged and dependable truck. It’s also an incredibly safe and technologically-advanced truck that includes a number of segment-first and class-exclusive technology and safety features. So let’s take a closer look at those as we eagerly anticipate its arrival here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, Georgia. Read the rest of this entry >>

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2018 Ford Mustang Release Date and New Features

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When Will the 2018 Ford Mustang be Released?

The world’s best-selling sports coupe is back and better than ever. Ford has unveiled the all-new 2018 Ford Mustang, which is the most advanced Mustang ever thanks to a comprehensive suite of advanced new technology, safety and convenience features. The 2018 Mustang also features improved performance over the 2017 Mustang thanks to powerful engine upgrades and the all-new available 10-speed automatic transmission. And you’ll be able to easily handle all that additional power with the available MagneRide suspension, which improves all aspects of the 2018 Mustang’s handling abilities. So let’s get right down to business and take a closer look at the all-new Mustang, including its release date. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford Announces Electrified F-150, Mustang and Transit

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Is Ford Working on Any New Hybrid or Electric Vehicles?

If you look back on the history of the automotive industry, you’ll see a variety of phases that cars, trucks and SUVs have gone through. Most recently, a phase highlighting the importance of fuel efficiency, including the rise of the hybrid, has come to pass. And with the rise of the hybrid has come the rise of the fully-electric vehicle. No longer are electric vehicles tiny, impractical cars that have a better chance of leaving you stranded somewhere than they do getting you to your destination. Instead, they’re now viewed as the future of the industry. So much so, in fact, that Ford has announced numerous electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of two of its most iconic vehicles – the F-150 and Mustang. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford and Samsung Team Up for Smartwatch Pairing

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Can I Pair My Smartwatch with My Ford?

It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but Ford has done it again. The automotive industry’s leader in technological innovation has once again created a new feature that will make your life easier. This time around, Ford has teamed up with Samsung to allow you to integrate your Samsung Gear S2 or new S3 Smartwatch with your SYNC-equipped Ford model for convenient and helpful parking reminders along with alerts to help you remain attentive and alert behind the wheel. This new feature is called Gear Auto Link, and it’s taking convenience to a whole new level. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How is Ford Working to Improve Safety?

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Ford Unveils Next-Gen Driver Assistance Features

Ford has announced it is tripling its investment in developing new driver assistance safety features. These features will help you park, avoid collisions, steer around slow or stopped vehicles in emergency situations, avoid going the wrong way and stay in your lane. Ford has said it hopes to have all of these new driver-assist technologies implemented in all of their models within two years. So while we wait, let’s take a closer look at exactly what Ford is working on. Read the rest of this entry >>

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What’s the New Ford SYNC AppLink Feature?

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New Ford Feature Highlight: SYNC AppLink

Not a lot is known about the 2018 Ford model lineup. But one thing is for sure – they are going to be some of the most technologically-advanced vehicles on the market. That may not come as a surprise to you, as Ford has always been known for staying on the front lines of technology by adding advanced new features each and every model year. But in this case we’re talking about something specific – the new Ford SNYC AppLink feature. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Video: Learn about the technology behind the new autonomous Ford Fusion

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How was the autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid developed?

Ford has been one of the companies at the forefront of the development of autonomous vehicles. The latest development in this pursuit of the self-driving car will be revealed at the North American Auto Show in January, but Ford has released a video that tells us a little more about this new car. So how was the autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid developed? Watch the video to learn more about this revolutionary new car. Read the rest of this entry >>