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When Will the 2018 Ford Focus be Released at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Release Date and New Engine Features of the 2018 Ford Focus

Ford’s most capable, customizable and fun to drive sedan (or hatchback) is making a triumphant return for the 2018 model year. That’s right, the 2018 Ford Focus is back and better than ever. Everything you loved about the 2017 Ford Focus lineup has returned – including the ability to choose between a sedan and hatchback model – with the addition of powerful and efficient new engine options, a more comfortable than ever interior, a more stylish than ever exterior and an extensive list of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features. So, let’s get right down to it and check out the release date and new engine features of the 2018 Ford Focus. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford Fusion White driving on the road

What’s Under the Hood of the New Ford Fusion Lineup?

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2018 Ford Fusion Engine Options and Performance Features

The new Ford Fusion has arrived on our Akins Ford lot near Atlanta, GA, and we can say without any hyperbole at all that the new Fusion lineup is better than ever. We can say this because the 2018 Ford Fusion lineup is fully upgraded, enhanced, updated and improved for the new model year. That means the 2018 Fusion lineup offers new engine choices, a spacious new interior, a stylish and sleek new exterior and a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features. We’ll be focusing on the powertrain choices here as we take a look at the 2018 Ford Fusion’s engine options and performance features. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When is the Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade?

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2017 Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade Details

Nothing says, “Happy Halloween!” quite like a parade. And there’s no Halloween parade quite like the Little Five Points Halloween Parade. In fact, the Little Five Points Halloween Parade is one of the largest Halloween parades in the country, and it’s definitely the best and most exciting parade that’s ever been held. All of this means you’re not going to want to miss it. That’s exactly why we put together these 2017 Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade details, including date, time and location details for all of the festivities. Happy Halloween! Read the rest of this entry >>

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Where’s the Best Place to Go Pumpkin Shopping Around Atlanta GA?

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Top 3 Pumpkin Patches around Atlanta GA

Nothing shows you’re ready for Halloween 2017 quite like having a spookily fun Jack O Lantern outside your house. But before you can get to carving your pumpkin, you must first pick out your pumpkin. Luckily, there’s no shortage of fun places to go pumpkin shopping around Atlanta, GA. There are so many, in fact, that it can be hard to know where to go for this year’s pumpkins. With that in mind, we decided to come up with this list of what we consider to be the top three pumpkin patches around Atlanta, GA. If you go to any of these three pumpkin patches, you’ll not only find the perfect pumpkin, but you’ll have an amazing time while doing it. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front-quarter view of the 2018 Ford F-150 Gray

Pictures of All 14 New Ford F-150 Exterior Colors

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See Now: All 14 Exterior Colors for the 2018 Ford F-150

The 2018 Ford F-150 lineup has arrived here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, and it’s brought with it the choice between 14 new exterior colors. That’s a lot to choose from, so we decided to make your decision that much easier by allowing you to see all 14 exterior colors for the 2018 Ford F-150 with this picture gallery. Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a black 2019 Ford F-150 Limited

Horsepower and Torque Ratings for the New Ford F-150’s Engines

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Powertrain Options and Features of the 2018 Ford F-150

Ever since the first Ford F-150 model was created, the lineup has crafted a tradition of being the most powerful, most rugged, most dependable and most reliable pickup truck available each and every model year. And that’s never been more accurate than when looking at the new Ford F-150 lineup. That’s because the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup improves upon the 2017 F-150 lineup in every conceivable way – from better gas mileage to more power and more capability. That improvement even includes an all-new 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel model. But it’s the power we’re going to focus on here, as we check out all the new powertrain options and features of the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

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New Ford F-150 Trims Levels, Cab Configurations and Box Sizes

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Trim, Cab and Box Configurations for the 2018 Ford F-150

The 2018 Ford F-150 has arrived here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, which means it’s time to upgrade your truck with a new F-150 that’s more capable, more powerful, more efficient and more dependable than ever before. And it’s more customizable than ever before, too, as the new Ford F-150 lets you choose between a wide variety of trim levels, cab configurations and box sizes. And when we say wide variety, we mean it. That’s why we decided to go over all of the trim, cab and box configurations for the 2018 Ford F-150 here, so you can find the pickup truck that perfectly matches your needs. Read the rest of this entry >>

Side view of the 2018 Ford EcoSport Blue

What Safety and Driver Assistance Systems come with the New Ford EcoSport?

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Safety and Driver Assistance Features of the 2018 Ford EcoSport

It’s almost time for the American debut of the all-new 2018 Ford EcoSport, and that’s got us all incredibly excited here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. You can see that excitement by checking out the Ford EcoSport section of our Akins Ford Blog, as we’ve covered everything from its powertrain to its advanced new technology features to its all-new cargo and storage features. Well, we’ve covered everything except the safety and driver assistance features of the 2018 Ford EcoSport, which is what we’re going to cover here as we eagerly await the arrival of this impressive and exciting new compact SUV. Read the rest of this entry >>

Two 2018 Ford F-150 parked in an open field

What Kind of Gas Mileage does the New Ford F-150 Get?

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Get Best-in-Class Gas Mileage with the 2018 Ford F-150

Each and every model year, the new Ford F-150 impresses thanks to it improving so much upon what made the previous model so great. And that’s especially true with the 2018 Ford F-150, as it improves upon the 2017 Ford F-150 in every possible way – including more power and torque, an all-new F-150 Diesel model and best-in-class towing, hauling and fuel efficiency ratings. Fuel economy is what we’re going to be focusing on here, as we show you how you can get best-in-class gas mileage with your new 2018 Ford F-150. Read the rest of this entry >>

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What Can I Do to Make Sure I’m Not Stranded by a Dead Car Battery?

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The Easiest Ways to Avoid a Dead Car Battery

There’s a lot that goes into maintaining and servicing your new Ford car, truck or SUV. Don’t worry, none of it is very hard or time-consuming, but it all does need to be done. Otherwise, you could be in for trouble. For example, have you ever worried about getting in your car, turning the key and having your car refuse to start because of a dead battery? We’re guessing you have. That’s why we decided to tell you all about the easiest ways to avoid a dead car battery. Read the rest of this entry >>