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
Ford is always pushing the envelope on what its vehicles can achieve, and with new hybrid windshield technology, the next generation of Ford GT supercar promises to be lighter and more powerful than ever. New Cornering Gorilla Glass hybrid windshields with extremely strong and light construction change the center of gravity on the Ford GT for better handling. Read the rest of this entry
The Ford Motor Company is always pushing the envelop on new technology that delivers on stronger, more efficient, and greener technology, and they have done it again! The 2016 Ford F-150 is now available outfitted to run on compressed natural gas! This is a huge step toward a world where our automobiles are no longer dependent on foreign fuels, and can run even more efficiently. Read the rest of this entry
