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 >>

Front Quarter View of the 2015 Ford Transit

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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Driving modes on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Release Date

The new and improved 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor release date is within sight! This new model Raptor will highlight a combination of the same great features as previous years and brand new concepts that promise to make the capabilities of this off-road optimized Ford truck even better. We’re particularly excited about the driving modes on the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor which promise to improve the driving experience no matter the terrain. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Guess who’s rocking the new Ford service ads?

New Ford Commercials With the Rock

Okay, that was a cheesy headline, but we’re excited about the new series of Ford service commercials that will be hitting the airwaves this October featuring Dwayne Johnson, the Rock. These new Ford commercials with the Rock and other Ford specialists will be highlighting the ways that high-quality Ford parts and know-how at your local Ford dealership make your Ford driving, owning, and maintaining experience even better. Read the rest of this entry >>