There is plenty of good information on accessories and options coming out of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, and now even more exciting news! We recently wrote about how Ford received three honors for the Hottest vehicles at the Show, and now we have the Jeep Wrangler named Hottest 4×4 SUV at SEMA! Read the rest of this entry
James Bond has a well-earned reputation for being suave in conversation, fast on the draw, smooth with the ladies, and always having the very best custom ride. While the debonair super agent was usually found in the classy Aston Martins and elegant Rolls-Royce luxury vehicles of his time, there have been times that James Bond also embraced the speed and performance of Mustangs and Thunderbirds. So what Ford cars have appeared in Bond movies? Keep reading for our list. Read the rest of this entry
We’ve mentioned in the past that Ford was showing some great cars, trucks, and SUVS at the SEMA Show 2015, but we have even better news now! The Ford Mustang, Ford Focus and Ford F-series were named the Hottest Sport-Compact, Hottest Car, and Hottest Truck at SEMA 2015. Keep reading for details and pictures. Read the rest of this entry
The original Ford Mustang hit the market as a small, fast and fierce vehicle that attracted customers for its impressive power in an affordable and compact package. But as time went on with the first generation of Mustang, that winning combination slacked of in favor of a larger and more luxurious vehicle. When the second-generation Ford Mustang hit the stage, it returned to the dimensions and efficiency of the original Mustang muscle car that captured the heart of enthusiasts everywhere. Read the rest of this entry
While there are many vehicles on the road that are safe, reliable, and perfectly capable of transporting folks from one place to another, not every car even pretends to be suitable for a person with an active, outdoor and athletic lifestyle. That is why every year automotive journalists, athletes and outdoor enthusiasts gather to vote on the cars that suit their needs at the Active Lifestyle Vehicle (ALV) awards. And this year the Jeep Grand Cherokee took home two prestigious awards. Read the rest of this entry
Every year, dozens of the top trucks and SUVs from around North America gather to be evaluated at the Texas Truck Rodeo organized by the Texas Auto Writers Association. Awards offered at the prestigious event mean that a truck or SUV has gone up against the toughest competition and walked away victorious. This year the FCA US brand (which included the Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles available here at Akins), raked in the awards, securing eight of 24 honors and beating out other manufactures in sheer number of excellent vehicles that went home with new titles. Keep reading for the Jeep, Ram, and Dodge Awards received at the Texas Truck Rodeo 2015. Read the rest of this entry
For most folks, the Mustang pony car offers enough horsepower, torque, and style straight out of the box, but for some what anyone can get is just not good enough. That’s where the Petty’s Garage limited edition Mustang GTs come in. With elite Mustang parts and accessories, Petty’s garage will modify a limited number of 2016 Ford Mustang GTs to increase horsepower, performance and all-around cool. Read the rest of this entry
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in early November is the premier place to check out custom truck and SUV accessories that don’t yet exist anywhere else. We’ve already had a post about the SUVs that Ford is bringing to SEMA, but Mopar, the service, parts, and customer-care branch for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles has been a little more secretive. We don’t know much, but what we do we have for you in this post. Read the rest of this entry
Held annually in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show is the top trade event in the world to showcase specialty automotive products from elite accessory options to fully restyled versions of your favorite vehicles. This November, several high-quality Ford Edge SUVs will grace the display at SEMA and show the sort of customizable option that are possible when top companies put their mind and the heart into it. We think they’re pretty darned cool. Read the rest of this entry
As Halloween approaches, and you and the kiddies are perfecting your costumes, it’s time to figure out where to show them off (and how to get the best candy haul while you are doing it). While trick or treating in your own neighborhood can often be fun and give you a really good haul, if you feel like traveling farther afield (but not too far) here are a few locations with an ideal family friendly environment. Read the rest of this entry
