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Archive for November, 2015
Ford Unveils World’s First Drugged Driving Suit
Monday, November 30th, 2015
Drugs and alcohol are a big temptation for people young and old alike, and impaired driving is a top cause of vehicle-related deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as many as 18 percent of automotive deaths annually can be attributed to drug use. But with the new Ford Drugged Driving Suit drivers have a way to learn about the effects of drugs on their driving before they end up one of those statistics. (more…)
Minionwagon Ford Transit Connect Hitting the Road!
Friday, November 27th, 2015
More even than the Despicable Me movie that started it all, the Minions have captured the imagination of adults and kids alike. Now with their own movie and Minion mania sweeping the country they even have their own altered Ford Transit Connect wagon to ride around in. Keep reading to check out the design of the Minionwagon Ford Transit Connect and how it’s going to be bringing smiles all around the country. (more…)
2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang Made the 2016 10Best List
Wednesday, November 25th, 2015
Great news, Mustang fans! The iconic muscle car that you know and love has been honored yet again by making it onto Car and Driver magazine’s 2016 10Best List. The list, which honors top new vehicles in our country for less than $80,000 is a veritable who’s who of cars that can burn up the road and track. We know that the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R and GT350 deserve all the honor they can get for first-rate performance and ultimate style. (more…)
New Engines on the 2017 Ford Escape
Monday, November 23rd, 2015
The 2016 Ford Escape was a top-notch five-person SUV with a lot of first-rate features. Which is part of the reason that we are so stoked about the 2017 model coming out. The new engines on the 2017 Ford Escape, which offer to increase gas mileage and efficiency, are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this great vehicle. (more…)
Check out the features of the new Ford Sync Connect App!
Monday, November 23rd, 2015
Its seems like every day drivers are able to more easily integrate their phones with every aspect of their lives. That is exactly where the new Ford Sync Connect comes in. Ford drivers will new be able to take advantage of the features of the new Ford Sync App and experience even better vehicle and phone connectivity. (more…)
2017 Ford Escape with new Ford Sync Connect
Monday, November 23rd, 2015
The first information for the 2017 Ford Escape has hit the internet and we are very excited about this new incarnation of an excellent SUV. Not just because it’s new, but because of the connectivity feature that are coming out, like the new Ford Sync Connect smartphone integration system, that is going to revolutionize the way we use our Ford vehicles. (more…)
Restaurants Open Thanksgiving 2015 Atlanta GA
Friday, November 20th, 2015
While the family and feasting of Thanksgiving can be a definite plus, the need to clean up the house before festivities (and the kitchen afterward) can be a definite downside. Check out these restaurants open Thanksgiving 2015 Atlanta GA to find the perfect elegant alternative to Thanksgiving at home. (more…)
2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicle enhancements
Thursday, November 19th, 2015
While most of us can recognize the distinctive exterior of a police car from pretty far off, most of us hope to never be inside one. That said, law enforcement have a challenging job, and the vehicle of choice for the men and women in blue has to be top notch as well. That’s where the 2016 Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicle enhancements and the new Uconnect 12.1 system come in. Offering better than ever vehicle controls, this system is designed to help law enforcement officers do their job. (more…)
Akins Ford Friends and Neighbors Pricing Event
Wednesday, November 18th, 2015
Here at Akins Ford, our friends and neighbors have always been treated well, and this month is not exception. In addition to the great deals available from the national Ford Friends and Neighbors pricing event, we are slashing out prices even more. Check out these great November and Black Friday car sales near Atlanta with the Akins Ford Friends and Neighbors Pricing Event. (more…)
Hitting the Road in Style with the Ford Transit RV
Friday, November 13th, 2015
We’ve written before about the 2016 Ford Transit and how it makes such an excellent commercial and passenger hauling vehicle, but with the versatile body styles of this excellent van, that’s not all you can do. Now those in the market for a new RV also have the chance to take advantage of this great vehicle with the new Ford Transit Motorhome models from Winnebago and other companies. (more…)