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2016 Ford F-150 Pro Power On-Borad

Pro Trailer Backup Assist on the 2016 Ford F-150

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Every time you turn around it seems that Ford is coming out with a new award winning technology that is bound to make your life easier. Whether you are using the Ford MyKey to track the driving learning progress of your teen driver or taking advantage of the new Driving Modes on the Ford F-150 Raptor, Ford has the cutting edge technology to bring your driving experience to the next level. Now, Pro Trailer Backup Assist on the 2016 Ford F-150 has even been the top CES 2016 Best of Innovation Awards Honoree by the Consumer Technology Association in the Vehicle Intelligence category. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford MyKey Features for Safer Driving

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When it comes to driving safely, it’s always good to have a little help on the road. With the Ford MyKey, parents are able to set limits on one of the keys for the family vehicle which help their students pick up good driving habits, which is especially good to be reminded of during  National Teen Driver Safety Week. With the Ford MyKey system, restrictions can be placed on distractions and good habits can be encouraged. This system has also been used in commercial driving fleets as well to encourage safety. But what are the Ford MyKey features? Read the rest of this entry >>

Uconnect® Touchscreen Infotainment System Features

What can Uconnect Access do?

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In a previous post we talked about all the awesome features you can find in the Uconnect System in your Jeep, Dodge, Ram, or Chrysler vehicle. But available on select 2015 and 2016 model year vehicles is the even more advanced Uconnect Access opportunity. After subscribing to this system, you are able to interact with your vehicle directly from your smartphone through the Uconnect Access App. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Check out the Driver Assist technology on Ford vehicles

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What are you afraid of? Some may put spiders, heights, ghosts, or killer clowns on that list, but most drivers know that there is more to be afraid of on the road than something from a scary Halloween movie. Like other drivers. Fortunately, driver assist technology on Ford vehicles is here to watch your back (and your blind spots, and your front too). Read the rest of this entry >>

Uconnect® Touchscreen Infotainment System Features

Features and advantages of Jeep Uconnect

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The Uconnect system available on many Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles is one of the most user-friendly infotainment and phone-to-car integration systems on the market. Still, that doesn’t mean that it’s always an easy process to learn about all the opportunities at your finger tips. If you’ve ever wondered what your Uconnect system can do (or are just in the market for a vehicle and want to get a feel for the landscape) just keep reading to find out the features and advantages of Jeep Uconnect. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front View of the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

Ecoboost Engine drives Ford Mustang sales right to the top

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Ford Mustang Ecoboost engine near Atlanta GA

Early 2015 marked a triumph for the classic Ford muscle car and one of our favorite vehicles on the lot here at Akins: the Ford Mustang. For the first time since 2009, the Mustang has reclaimed the title of best-selling sports car in the US and with the great features like the Ecoboost engine (especially popular with younger drivers). It’s easy to see why.

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Driving modes on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Release Date

The new and improved 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor release date is within sight! This new model Raptor will highlight a combination of the same great features as previous years and brand new concepts that promise to make the capabilities of this off-road optimized Ford truck even better. We’re particularly excited about the driving modes on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor which promise to improve the driving experience no matter the terrain. Read the rest of this entry >>

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2017 Ford Super Duty Goes Aluminum

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2017 Ford Super Duty Release Date

Sometimes Christmas comes early. That’s what it feels like to get the first burst of information about the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty truck. While 2017 is a long way off, we’re excited to be able to share some of the new features and details of the brand new Super Duty and give you a first idea of the 2017 Ford Super Duty release date for this new vehicle. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Massaging seats on your Ford F-150

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Ford F-150 Massaging Seats

The 2015 Ford F-150 is a tough, hardworking truck that doesn’t back down from any challenge. But what would you say if the same truck that could tow up to 12,200 pounds and haul another 3,300 pounds of payload and could also give you a massage at the end of a long day? Some people might call that living the dream. With massaging seats, just one of the great features on the Ford F-150, you can have the best in comfort without compromising an inch on truck utility. Read the rest of this entry >>