side view of a silver 2019 Ford Mustang convertible

What V8 Engine is Under the Hood of the All-New 2019 Ford Mustang at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Power Ratings for the V8 Engine of the 2019 Ford Mustang

There’s nothing like turning the key of a new Ford Mustang and hearing its V8 engine roar to life. That’s especially true for the all-new 2019 Ford Mustang and its truly impressive next generation V8 engine. Now, the V8 engines of previous Ford Mustang lineups have always been impressively powerful and capable, but none can hold a candle to the V8 engine powering the 2019 Mustang lineup – a point we’re going to prove right here as we check out the power ratings for the V8 engine of the 2019 Ford Mustang lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Is There a Fourth of July Festival at the Mall of Georgia in Buford?

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All You Need to Know About 2018 Star Spangled Fourth in Burford GA

We’re less than a month away from America’s 242nd birthday, which means it’s time to start checking in on some of the best Fourth of July activities Georgia has to offer. There’s a ton going on for Fourth of July 2018 in Georgia, but we think one of the best Fourth of July events taking place is the Star Spangled Fourth at the Mall of Georgia in Buford. With that in mind, here’s all you need to know about the date, time and location of the 2018 Star Spangled Fourth in Burford, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a white 2019 Ford Fusion

Listing the Best All-New Technology and Connectivity Systems Featured in the All-New 2019 Ford Fusion Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

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2019 Ford Fusion New Technology and Connectivity Features

Following a 2018 model year that sent many already impressive Ford model lineups into a whole new stratosphere thanks to a slew of all-new features and capabilities, the 2019 Ford model lineup is looking to continue that trend. And one of the model lineups to benefit greatly from those all-new upgrades, updates, enhancements and improvements is the all-new Ford Fusion lineup. That’s because the all-new 2019 Fusion lineup gets a redesigned interior and exterior style, a group of next generation powertrain options, and a revamped trim level lineup that will get you more bang for your buck. The 2019 Ford Fusion lineup also gets a wide array of advanced new features, including a slew of all-new technology and connectivity features – which is what we’re going to focus on here. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When is the Fourth of July Extravaganza at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta in Georgia?

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2018 Fourth of July Extravaganza Date, Time and Location Details

This year will mark the 242nd year of American independence, and the Children’s Museum of Atlanta in Georgia is looking to celebrate that anniversary in a big way. More specifically, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta will once again be the home of the Fourth of July Extravaganza. But when is the 2018 Fourth of July Extravaganza? Where exactly is it? And what’s it all about? We’re going to answer all of those questions and more as we take a look at the date, time and location details of the 2018 Fourth of July Extravaganza at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta in Georgia. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a gold 2019 Ford Ranger

Listing the Trim Levels, Appearance Packages and Capability Packages Available for the 2019 Ford Ranger Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

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All-New 2019 Ford Ranger Trim Level and Package Lineup

After a monumental 2018 model year – one that included the ever-impressive 2018 Ford F-150 and the first-of-its-kind 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel – one might think Ford would use the 2019 model year to take a breather when it comes to its truck lineups. But anyone who thinks that doesn’t know Ford. That’s because Ford is using the 2019 model year to take an even bigger step forward. More specifically, Ford is using the 2019 model year to reenter the midsize pickup truck segment with the all-new Ford Ranger. And, let us tell you, the 2019 Ranger does not disappoint. To see what we mean, let’s check out the trim level and package lineup for the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a white 2019 Ford Fusion on a city street

List of 2019 Ford Fusion Lineup Safety Features Topped by the All-New Standard Ford Co-Pilot360 Driver Assistance Suite

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List of Safety & Driver Assistance Features for the 2019 Ford Fusion

We’ve talked a lot here on our Akins Ford Blog about how Ford is in the midst of an all-new model blitz. After releasing a slew of all-new models during the 2018 model year, that blitz is continuing into the 2019 model year with all-new models like the 2019 Ford Fusion lineup. But it’s not just all-new models that Ford is working on. They’re also creating all-new features like the Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System, which itself features a slew of new driver assistance features. We mention that not just because it’s an incredibly impressive all-new Ford feature, but also because the all-new 2019 Ford Fusion will be the first new Ford model to feature the all-new Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System. With that in mind, we decided to list the safety and driver assistance features for the 2019 Ford Fusion lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How Safe is the All-New Ford Ranger at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Listing the Safety & Driver Assistance Features of the 2019 Ford Ranger

Ford is preparing to reenter the midsize truck segment with the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger, and that’s got a lot of people very excited – including all of us here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. That’s because it’s been a long time since a midsize truck was built Ford tough, and the all-new 2019 Ranger promises to be just that. But the all-new Ranger isn’t just about power, capability and efficiency. It’s also about safety and functionality, which is what we’re going to cover here as we list the safety and driver assistance features of the 2019 Ford Ranger. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a white 2019 Ford Fusion rounding a city curve

How Many Powertrain Options are There for the All-New 2019 Ford Fusion Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Gas & Hybrid Powertrain Options for the 2019 Ford Fusion Lineup

One of the many reasons we love the Ford Fusion lineup so much here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, is its versatility. Honestly, the Ford Fusion lineup is more like three or four sedan lineups in one thanks to its varied trim level offerings that include powerfully efficient gas powertrains, fun to drive V6 powertrains, hybrid powertrains and electric powertrains. And that tradition of versatility is continuing during the 2019 model year, which is what we’re going to go over right here. More specifically, we’re going to check out the gas and hybrid powertrain options for the all-new 2019 Ford Fusion lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When is the 19th Annual Butterfly Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center near Atlanta GA?

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2018 Chattahoochee Butterfly Festival Date and Attraction Details

There’s nothing like taking in all the beauty nature has to offer on our hot Georgia summer days, and there’s no better way to take in all that beauty than with a trip to the 2018 Chattahoochee Butterfly Festival. Entering its 19th year, the Chattahoochee Butterfly Festival is the perfect way for kids and adults alike to learn about and experience Georgia’s natural beauty at its finest – while also having a ton of fun. With that in mind, we decided now is the perfect time to go over the date and attraction details for the 2018 Chattahoochee Butterfly Festival so you have all you need to know to prepare for this one-of-a-kind event near Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a silver 2019 Ford Mustang convertible

All-New Ford Mustang Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA will Feature Two All-New Trim Levels and More Fun to Drive Power than Ever Before

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When is the Release Date for the All-New 2019 Ford Mustang Lineup?

Each and every new model year, we marvel at the fact that the new Ford Mustang lineup is more powerful, more capable, more efficient and more fun to drive than the Ford Mustang lineup that came before it. And each and every new model year, we think to ourselves that there’s no way Ford will be able to outdo themselves the next model year. Then, that new model year and new Mustang lineup come around and we start the cycle all over again. The same holds true for the 2019 model year and the all-new 2019 Ford Mustang lineup, which will feature two all-new Mustang models to go along with all of the other power, capability and efficiency improvements. All of that makes us very excited for the all-new Mustang lineup to arrive on our lot here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. But when is the release date for the all-new 2019 Ford Mustang lineup? Well, let’s find that out while we also check out those two all-new Mustang models. Read the rest of this entry >>