Ford has a long-standing tradition of creating some of the safest cars on the road. And that tradition is continued by the new Ford Escape. With a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety and driver assistance features, the 2017 Ford Escape sets the bar for safety amongst SUVs. To see what we mean, let’s check out all of the safety features and driver assistance systems found on the 2017 Ford Escape. Read the rest of this entry
Picking out a new Ford car, truck or SUV is a ton of fun. But we think the most enjoyable part of the process is picking out the color of your new vehicle. And because Ford offers such a wide variety of fun and vibrant exterior colors to choose from, you know you’ll be able to get one that matches your personality. Take the new Ford Escape, for example. It offers nine colors to choose from. So, to help you find your perfect match, here’s a gallery of all the exterior colors available for the 2017 Ford Escape.
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Sometimes people are surprised by all the decisions they have to make when picking out a new Ford car, truck or SUV. Sure, they’re ready to decide which color they want their new Ford to be, or whether they want a more powerful model as opposed to a more fuel efficient one. But there are other decisions people sometimes aren’t ready to make. One of those decisions is whether they want front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. With that in mind, we decided to compare front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive so that you know exactly what you want the next time you step on our Akins Ford lot near Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry
This is a post for all of you recent college graduates out there around Atlanta, GA. First of all, congratulations. You just achieved something very special and very important. You’re about to embark out into the real world for the first time. And that means you’re going to need a real car to get you to and from work, to and from appointments, and to and from all of the other aspects of your new school-free life. With that in mind, here are the best new Ford models for a college grad. These cars will help you save money, have fun and, most important of all, keep you safe while going to and from your new life adventures. Read the rest of this entry
It’s time to come out of the Batcave and into the light as we get ready to celebrate the end of summer with some of the best Labor Day activities this side of the Mississippi. In fact, we’re excited for two awesome Labor Day 2017 events here in Atlanta, GA, in particular – the 19th annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival and the 2017 Dragon Con. Find all you need to know about both events below. Read the rest of this entry
One of the most exciting decisions you make when picking out a new car, truck, or SUV is deciding which exterior color you will choose. It’s especially exciting picking out the exterior color of your new 2017 Ford Focus since it comes with the choice between 10 exterior colors. That’s a lot to choose from, so to help you out, we put together this gallery of 2017 Ford Focus exterior color choices.
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This is the time of year pickup truck enthusiasts look forward to the most. That’s because this is the time of year when the anticipation for the latest Ford F-150 reaches its peak. Everyone here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, is incredibly excited about the impending arrival of the 2018 Ford F-150, and we know you are, too. That’s why we decided to put together this 2017 Ford F-150 versus 2018 Ford F-150 model comparison – so you can see all the ways the new F-150 is different from the previous model year. Read the rest of this entry
Anyone who depends on their pickup truck daily knows they need one that can handle any and all jobs put in front of it. More specifically, they need a pickup truck known for its dependability, reliability, capability, and power. In other words, they need the 2017 Ford F-150. The new Ford F-150 turns “Built Ford Tough” from a catchphrase into a promise. Honestly, it’s that reliability, ruggedness, and capability that has made the Ford F-150 one of the most dependent pickup trucks out there. But anyone shopping for a new pickup truck needs more than just words. They need to know exactly what their truck can do. That’s why we decided to check out the maximum towing and hauling capabilities of the 2017 Ford F-150. Once you see everything it is capable of, you’ll know the 2017 F-150 is the right choice. Read the rest of this entry
The all-new 2018 Ford EcoSport makes its American debut sometime in early 2018, and that’s got us all very excited here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. And that excitement has caused us to learn all we can about this efficient, powerful and fun-to-drive compact SUV before it makes its grand debut. We’ve already covered the new Ford EcoSport pretty extensively here on our Akins Ford Blog, but we’ve still got more to discuss, such as the new technology features for the 2018 Ford EcoSport. This should be a fun topic to discuss, since the new EcoSport is one of the most technologically-advanced compact SUVs of all time. Read the rest of this entry
Ford has received some great news recently. First, they found out they jumped up to second place in the 2017 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. And now, they found out their 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has once again been named the best engine in the world. Yes, we mean that literally and without hyperbole. The Ford EcoBoost engine was once again named the International Engine of the Year, marking the sixth year in a row the engine has earned the honor. That means for the last six years, there’s been no better engine. So, what makes Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine so impressive? Well, let’s take a closer look and find out. Read the rest of this entry
