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All-New Ford Fusion Lineup Boasts Revamped Trim Levels and a Standard Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System

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Release Date & Updated Trim Levels for 2019 Ford Fusion Lineup

The 2018 Ford model year was one for the ages thanks to the company releasing multiple all-new models, like the 2018 EcoSport, the 2018 Expedition, the 2018 F-150 Diesel and the 2018 Mustang. But that doesn’t mean Ford is taking the 2019 model year off by just releasing a bunch of carry-over models. Instead, Ford announced it will continue to release multiple all-new models, including the 2019 Ford Edge and the 2019 Ford Fusion – which is what we’re going to focus on here. More specifically, we’re going to check out the release date and updated trim levels for the all-new 2019 Ford Fusion lineup, which we’re proud to announce will also be the very first 2019 Ford model to feature the all-new Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System standard. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When is the 2018 Atlanta Food and Wine Festival?

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2018 Atlanta Food and Wine Festival Date, Time and Location Details

Atlanta is known for many wonderful and amazing things, most of which it doesn’t get enough credit for nationally, if we’re being completely honest. And one of those things is the beyond impressive restaurant and bar scene the city boasts. But while the rest of the country may not give Atlanta the props it deserves, the people of Atlanta and the surrounding area surely will. And when it’s time to celebrate the food and drinks that make Atlanta such a wonderful place to live, there’s nothing better than the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival. But when is this year’s event? And where is it? We’re going to go over all of that right here as we check out the date, time and location details of the 2018 Atlanta Food and Wine Festival. Read the rest of this entry >>

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All-New Ford Mustang Lineup Gets 3 All-New Exterior Colors

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Showing Off the Three New 2019 Ford Mustang Exterior Color Options

Now that the first batch of information is coming out about the all-new 2019 Ford Mustang lineup, we can tell you without any hyperbole that it’s going to be the most powerful, most capable, most efficient and most fun to drive Mustang lineup ever created. It’s also going to be the most stylish Mustang lineup ever built thanks to three all-new exterior color options, which we’re going to show off right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

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All-New Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System Promises to be the Most Comprehensive Suite of Standard Driver Assistance Features and It’ll be Found on the 2019 Ford Model Lineup

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Listing the Standard Features of the Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System

With the advent of driver assistance safety systems, automotive safety features have become an even bigger selling point for those looking to purchase a new vehicle. And if you’re looking for the safest car, truck or SUV in its class, you’ll want to look no further than the upcoming 2019 Ford model lineup. That’s because 2019 Ford cars, trucks and SUVs will feature the all-new Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System, which is the most comprehensive suite of standard driver assistance and safety features ever created. And that’s exactly why we decided now is the perfect time to list the standard features of the all-new Ford Co-Pilot360 Safety System. Read the rest of this entry >>

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2020 Will Be a Year Full of All-New Ford Models

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Ford to Release Multiple All-New Models by 2020

Thanks to models like the all-new 2018 Ford EcoSport, the all-new 2018 Ford Expedition, the all-new 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel, and the all-new 2018 Ford Focus, the 2018 Ford model lineup here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, was the most impressive we’ve ever gotten to show off. And that streak of all-new models continues with the upcoming all-new 2019 Ford Edge. But Ford isn’t stopping there when it comes to all-new models, as they’ve promised to release multiple additional all-new models by 2020, which is what we’re going to check out here. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When and Where is the 2018 Atlanta Caribbean Carnival?

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2018 Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Date, Time and Location Details

Memorial Day Weekend is a three-day weekend everyone looks forward to because it’s the perfect time to get together with family and friends and celebrate those who have given everything for our great country. And those celebrations include barbeques, family gatherings, and a wide variety of festivals and events. One of those festivals is the 2018 Atlanta Caribbean Carnival, which is taking place over Memorial Day Weekend right in downtown Atlanta, GA. No matter what you’ve got planned for Memorial Day Weekend, you’re going to want to make sure you make the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival part of those plans. To ensure you don’t miss out on the fun, here are the date, time and location details you need to know for the 2018 Atlanta Caribbean Carnival. Read the rest of this entry >>

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All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Engine Specially Designed to Easily Handle the Hot Atlanta Heat

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Extreme Temperatures Not a Problem for 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

The Ford F-150 has been giving those who depend on their truck day in and day out all the power, capability, efficiency and dependability they need for over 40 years. But there’s long been one thing lovers of the F-150 lineup have been asking for, and that’s a diesel engine to put under their hood. Those people need wait no longer, however, as the all-new 2018 Ford F-150 lineup features a diesel engine option for the first time in the F-150’s long and illustrious history. And, as you can probably imagine, this isn’t just any old diesel engine Ford is throwing into the all-new F-150. Instead, this is an all-new diesel engine that has been specifically designed to up the power, capability and fuel efficiency of the 2018 F-150. It’s also been specially designed to easily handled our hot Atlanta heat, as extreme temperatures are not a problem for the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel. In fact, it thrives in them. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When and Where is the 34th Annual Sweet Auburn Springfest in Atlanta GA?

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2018 Sweet Auburn Springfest Time and Location Details

As much as we love Atlanta, GA, any time of the year, the city truly shines once spring and summer hit. One of the main reasons for that is that Atlanta is home to so many fun, family-friendly festivals and events. There are so many incredible happenings taking place all around the city, in fact, that it can be hard to decide which festival you’re going to go to next. One festival that you’re going to want to make sure you don’t miss is the 34th Annual Sweet Auburn Springfest taking place over Mother’s Day weekend right here in Atlanta, GA. To ensure you know all you need to know about the festival, we’re going to go over all of the time and location details for the 2018 Sweet Auburn Springfest right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

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What is the All-New Diesel Engine Option for the All-New Ford Transit Connect Wagon at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Lineup Engine Choices

Amidst all of the news regarding all of the all-new Ford models coming during the 2018 and 2019 model years, one such all-new model has flown somewhat under the radar – the all-new 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon. Primarily known as a commercial passenger wagon in the past, the all-new 2019 Transit Connect Wagon is set to be just as capable a family vehicle as it is a commercial vehicle. One of the ways it is making this transition is by offering a more fuel efficient diesel engine option. With that in mind, lets check out the engine choices of the 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a red 2019 Ford Edge

What Engines Make Up the Engine Lineup for the All-New 2019 Ford Edge Lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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Horsepower & Torque Ratings for the 2019 Ford Edge Lineup

Our Akins Ford Blog has been full of new posts regarding the all-new 2019 Ford Edge lineup as we eagerly await its arrival sometime during the summer of 2018. But most of those posts have focused on specific all-new Edge trim levels – namely the 2019 Ford Edge ST and the 2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite. This time around, however, we’re going to be looking at the all-new Edge lineup as a whole. More specifically, we’re going to check out the engines that make up the 2019 Edge’s engine lineup. So, without further ado, let’s check out the horsepower and torque ratings for the 2019 Ford Edge lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>