Monthly Archives: October 2015

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Wins Among Active Lifestyle Vehicles

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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 >>

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Jeep, Ram, and Dodge Awards at the Texas Truck Rodeo 2015

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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 >>

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Elite Mustang Parts and Modifications

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Posted in Ford, Ford Mustang

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 >>

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What is Mopar bringing to SEMA 2015?

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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 >>

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Ford SUVs at SEMA 2015

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Posted in Ford, Ford Edge, Ford Explorer

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 >>

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Trick or treat events 2015 near Atlanta GA

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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 >>

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Ford MyKey Features for Safer Driving

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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

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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

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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 >>