Uconnect® Touchscreen Infotainment System Features

Ford MyKey Features for Safer Driving

When it comes to driving safely, it’s always good to have a little help on the road. With the Ford MyKey, parents are able to set limits on one of the keys for the family vehicle which help their students pick up good driving habits, which is especially good to be reminded of during  National Teen Driver Safety Week. With the Ford MyKey system, restrictions can be placed on distractions and good habits can be encouraged. This system has also been used in commercial driving fleets as well to encourage safety. But what are the Ford MyKey features? Read the rest of this entry >>

Seven Best Driving Tips for Teen Drivers

It’s dangerous out there on the road, and teen drivers suffer a disproportionate number of accidents. Whether that’s because of the newness of driving, or because of the distractions teens can face in this day and age, we don’t know. So in honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week, we’re bringing out our seven best driving tips for teens (though some old hands at the wheel can probably use a reminder of a couple of these as well). Read the rest of this entry >>

What to do if you are in an accident

So the worst has happened, and in spite of all the great preventative safety features on your vehicle you’ve ended up in a tangle of twisted metal and deflating airbags. The first and most important thing is to get medical help for anyone who needs it. Then and only then are you free to worry about the rest of the hassle that comes with our accident. But with our basic advice we can prep you for any eventuality so that you can handle the situation with aplomb (and not panic). Read the rest of this entry >>

Uconnect® Touchscreen Infotainment System Features

What can Uconnect Access do?

In a previous post we talked about all the awesome features you can find in the Uconnect System in your Jeep, Dodge, Ram, or Chrysler vehicle. But available on select 2015 and 2016 model year vehicles is the even more advanced Uconnect Access opportunity. After subscribing to this system, you are able to interact with your vehicle directly from your smartphone through the Uconnect Access App. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Check out the Driver Assist technology on Ford vehicles

What are you afraid of? Some may put spiders, heights, ghosts, or killer clowns on that list, but most drivers know that there is more to be afraid of on the road than something from a scary Halloween movie. Like other drivers. Fortunately, driver assist technology on Ford vehicles is here to watch your back (and your blind spots, and your front too). Read the rest of this entry >>

Uconnect® Touchscreen Infotainment System Features

Features and advantages of Jeep Uconnect

The Uconnect system available on many Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles is one of the most user-friendly infotainment and phone-to-car integration systems on the market. Still, that doesn’t mean that it’s always an easy process to learn about all the opportunities at your finger tips. If you’ve ever wondered what your Uconnect system can do (or are just in the market for a vehicle and want to get a feel for the landscape) just keep reading to find out the features and advantages of Jeep Uconnect. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Find the perfect Petmobile at Akins Ford

What are the best cars for dogs?

Most pet owners will keep their furry friend in mind when shopping for a new vehicle, but what are the best cars for pets, and how can you narrow down the plethora of vehicle choices to find the best fit for you and Spot? Here are a few of our guidelines for finding a pet-friendly vehicle and making sure everyone in the family is safe on the road. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Need a new commercial vehicle? Check out the Ford Transit or Ford Super Duty

Ford Commercial Trucks and Vans near Atlanta GA

Owning a small business is a huge amount of work, and finding the right vehicle for the job is extremely important. Especially if the same vehicle that is used for local deliveries also occasionally takes on the job of getting the kids to hockey practice. Fortunately here at Akins Ford, we have a wide inventory of commercial vehicles like the Ford Transit Cargo Van, the Ford Transit Connect, or the Ford Super Duty F-250 that can make any job easier, and can also step in as a family hauler in some configurations. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front View of the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

Ecoboost Engine drives Ford Mustang sales right to the top

Ford Mustang Ecoboost engine near Atlanta GA

Early 2015 marked a triumph for the classic Ford muscle car and one of our favorite vehicles on the lot here at Akins: the Ford Mustang. For the first time since 2009, the Mustang has reclaimed the title of best-selling sports car in the US and with the great features like the Ecoboost engine (especially popular with younger drivers). It’s easy to see why.

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