Most folks have spent at least a little time on a road with awful potholes. Most of us have taken our bumps and bruises and just hoped to get past the bad stretch quickly, but Ford is doing something different. With new pothole mitigation technology standard on the 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport (coming out later this year), sedan drivers will be able to enjoy a smooth ride no matter the road conditions. Read the rest of this entry
When you think of a great hybrid vehicle, there may be several vehicles that pop to mind. But just today, the U.S News and World Report issued their annual list of Best Cars for the Money, and the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid took this award as the most affordable but capable vehicle for the Hybrid Car category. Read the rest of this entry
Every piece of every new Ford vehicle on the lot here at Akins Ford is the perfected result or months and maybe even years of stress testing and analysis to guarantee that our vehicles can handle whatever life throws at you. That includes the fabric and the interior design. Ford fabric stress testing means that your seats are scratch and stain resistant, and even hold on to that perfect new-car smell. Keep reading to find out more. Read the rest of this entry
Saving on gas money with your vehicle doesn’t always have to mean investing in a hybrid or plug in vehicle. Ford engineers are hard at work making sure that your vehicle is making the most of every drop of gasoline with features like Auto Start-Stop Technology on Ford vehicles. Recently Ford announced that this technology will be standard in all new Ecoboost-equipped F-150 trucks, in addition to several sedan and SUV models. But how does Auto Stop-Start work, and how does it save you money? Read the rest of this entry
Many people have good reasons for wanting to switch to a vehicle that offers electric drive options. Whether it’s just a question of trying to increase your miles per gallon to save a little money at the pump, or working to put as few NOx emissions into the atmosphere as possible, electric and hybrid vehicles can deliver top gas mileage and environmentally-friendly driving. Keep reading to learn more about hybrid Ford vehicles near Atlanta GA. Read the rest of this entry
The Ford keynote on Tuesday at the Consumer Electronics Show expanded on key points in the Ford Smart Mobility plan to take the automaker to the next level in many areas which ultimately put the Ford company at the forefront of connectivity and technology. One of those key pieces was Ford advances in autonomous vehicle development thanks to radar technology. If you’ve ever wondered how do Ford autonomous vehicles work, keep reading for a breakdown of a few new technologies highlighted at CES. Read the rest of this entry
While most automakers are in the process of perfecting ways to control our cars with our smartphones, today Ford has unveiled the next step: connecting your smartcar to your smarthome. Working with AmazonEcho and the Alexa cloud-based voice recognition program, as soon as later this year consumers will be able to use voice commands in cars to control basic home functions, or ask your home to control your car. Read the rest of this entry
As we gear up for the Ford keynote tomorrow morning (January 5) at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, it’s a great time to look at some of the latest technology coming out of Ford Motors. The Ford Smart Mobility program has long been one of the major pushes for the company, striving to offer customers ever more connectivity options. With the new Ford SYNC system, drivers will have even more ways to integrate their smartphones and vehicles. But what apps are available on the new Ford SYNC? Read the rest of this entry
Right after flying cars, the autonomous vehicle is the top automotive dream of most science fiction fans (though car-based missiles like vehicles in action flicks like Bond films are close behind). While some car fan prefer the thrill of top power and handling at their finger tips, many commuters would be just as happy pushing a button and letting the car get them safely home. Well, Ford Motors has taken another step toward this dream with new autonomous vehicle testing on a tricked out Ford Fusion Hybrid. Read the rest of this entry
Power, cleanliness, and efficiency are the watch words for a successful engine, and we are more than pleased that the 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 that powers the 2016 Ram 1500 has been named one of Wards 10 Best Engines for the third year in a row. Not only is that the longest running success of any engine on the 2016 list, but is also shows how power is a priority in Ram engines. Read the rest of this entry
