Power, cleanliness, and efficiency are the watch words for a successful engine, and we are more than pleased that the 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 that powers the 2016 Ram 1500 has been named one of Wards 10 Best Engines for the third year in a row. Not only is that the longest running success of any engine on the 2016 list, but is also shows how power is a priority in Ram engines. Read the rest of this entry
Ford is always pushing the envelope on what its vehicles can achieve, and with new hybrid windshield technology, the next generation of Ford GT supercar promises to be lighter and more powerful than ever. New Cornering Gorilla Glass hybrid windshields with extremely strong and light construction change the center of gravity on the Ford GT for better handling. Read the rest of this entry
With Star Wars: The Force Awakens opening in theatres this weekend, it seems like everyone from Legos to restaurants are getting in on the Star Wars action. Not to be outdone, FCA issued three Dodge vehicles this last weekend in Los Angeles to build excitement for the upcoming films. Whether or not these Star Wars themed Dodge muscle cars in LA can tell us anything about the movie, they sure are fun to see. Read the rest of this entry
The Ford Motor Company is always pushing the envelop on new technology that delivers on stronger, more efficient, and greener technology, and they have done it again! The 2016 Ford F-150 is now available outfitted to run on compressed natural gas! This is a huge step toward a world where our automobiles are no longer dependent on foreign fuels, and can run even more efficiently. Read the rest of this entry
Results are in, and the 2016 Ford F-150 is a 2016 Top Safety Pick in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Crash testing and safety evaluation! The vehicles that earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick honor are guaranteed to be some of the safest on the road both in the event of an accident and in avoiding them in the first place. Read the rest of this entry
The holidays can be a dangerous time to be on the road, both because of weather, congestion, and holiday partying. That is what makes it so important to follow these safe holiday driving tips, so that you and loved ones can be safe on the road this Christmas and New Years. Read the rest of this entry
Are you a Ford Sync user who wants to step up to the next level in easy hand-free calling, well great news, there is now a Ford SYNC Siri Eyes-Free update which will allow millions of SYNC enabled vehicles even more integration with Apple iPhone apps. Read the rest of this entry
We already broke the new how the 2017 Ford Super Duty is going to be going aluminum, just like the Ford F-150 did back in 2015. But you’ll be glad to know that even with new materials making the Super Duty lighter and more capable, Ford engineers are putting serious thought into making the 2017 Super Duty truck bed ready for accessories and more than capable to tackle any road.
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Are you stumped on what to get that special car enthusiast in your life? Here at Akins, we know that Dad can be hard to buy for some years, so here are a few Mopar Christmas gift ideas sure to brighten the life (and rev the engine) of any Dodge or Mopar enthusiast in your life. And don’t forget to check out the custom truck accessories that you can get right here at our own Wild Willies shop! Read the rest of this entry
We already knew that the 2016 Ford F-150 was going to be a great vehicle, but now we know at least one way in which it’s going to rock the competition. The 2016 Ford F-150 was named Green Truck of the Year by the Green Car Journal for top environmental considerations as well as sustainable products used in the manufacturing. Read the rest of this entry
