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Archive for March, 2016
What Ford Vehicles Have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Wednesday, March 30th, 2016
If you’re wondering what Ford vehicles have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you’re not alone. While many car manufactures have been gradually integrating these premium smartphone-to-car connecting apps for quite some time, Ford has only recently begun adding this functionality. But this great company is catching up with a vengeance. Keep reading for the exciting details. (more…)
50th Anniversary Edition Ford Shelby GT-H
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
Have you ever wanted to rent a race car? Well, you may get a chance with the launch of the 50th Anniversary Edition Ford Shelby GT-H. Ford, Shelby, and the Hertz car rental company have teamed up to produce a top-of-the-line vehicle that harkens back to the 1966 Ford GT350-H. (more…)
Akins Ford Wins the 2015 Ford President’s Award
Friday, March 18th, 2016
Here at Akins Ford, we have based our 50 years of successful business on the simple fact that our customers come first. Without the people of Winder and the surrounding community, we wouldn’t have the dealership that we do. Which makes us even more proud that we have won the 2015 Ford President’s Award for delivering top customer service while offering a wide selection of the best new Ford vehicles. (more…)
F-150 Wins Top Honor at Fuel Economy Challenge
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016
It’s Ford Truck Month here at Akins Ford, and we are psyched about letting you know about the best that our Ford light-duty and Super Duty trucks have to offer. Which is why it is so great that the 2016 Ford F-150 recently won the PickupTrucks.com Texas Truck Showdown Max MPG challenge. Keep reading to learn about the fuel economy of the Ford F-150 and its performance in the Pickuptrucks.com fuel economy challenge. (more…)
New Bulletproof Panels on Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility Vehicles
Monday, March 14th, 2016
Keeping our men and women in uniform safe on the job can sometimes mean outfitting them with the latest in computing technology, like on the new Dodge Charger Pursuit, but sometimes it means getting tougher than anything that can be thrown at them. This is why the new bulletproof panels on Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility vehicles can mean such a big difference for our law enforcement personnel. (more…)
The Next Challenge for Autonomous Vehicles? Winter!
Thursday, March 10th, 2016
We’ve written before about the advances that Ford has made in making a truly autonomous vehicle. While the testing that Ford autonomous vehicles will be doing on public roads in California later this year will likely not be plagued by ice and snow, that is the next challenge for autonomous vehicle testing :winter weather performance. Keep reading to learn more about Ford autonomous vehicle snow driving advances happening right now. (more…)
Easter 2016 Activities Near Atlanta GA
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016
Are you looking for something fun to do this Easter holiday? Well, look no further! We have a selection of fun, educational, and family-friendly happenings that will help you celebrate Easter (or just get out of the house to enjoy the support of the community. Keep reading for our Easter 2016 Activities near Atlanta GA. (more…)
2017 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab Capability
Monday, March 7th, 2016
Every year brings new advances to the great Ford commercial vehicles we love, and the 2017 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cabs that are currently in production are no exception. Keep reading to learn more about the 2017 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab capability, including enhanced horsepower, torque, and front gross axle weight rating. (more…)
2017 Ford Transit Release Date and Interior Enhancements
Monday, March 7th, 2016
The Ford Transit is one of the best full-sized vans on the market, even when you pit it against heavy hitters like the Ram ProMaster, and it looks like it’s only going to be getting better. For 2017, this full-size van (and the Ford Transit Connect small commercial van) will be available with even more interior and feature options. Keep reading for the 2017 Ford Transit release date and updates on the upcoming features. (more…)
Celebrate Truck Month At Akins Ford!
Friday, March 4th, 2016
Ford Truck Month at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA
March is Ford Truck Month, and here at Akins Ford, we are excited about the opportunities that we can offer for new and used truck buyers. Last year, we were the #1 Ford volume dealer in Georgia (and a top ranking dealer nationally) and we are currently offering serious deals and opportunities including $12,000 to $14,000 off the MSRP on most new Ford F-150s in our inventory, as well as plenty of research information. Celebrate Ford Truck Month with us and take advantage of these opportunities! (more…)