Monthly Archives: March 2018

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Where’s the Best Place for Karaoke around Atlanta GA?

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3 Best Karaoke Bars in Atlanta GA

Here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, we know how much people love belting out their favorite songs as they drive along in their new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs. But we also know those crooners get just as much enjoyment wowing the crowds with their personal renditions of their favorite songs at local karaoke spots. And, boy, are there a lot of karaoke options in and around Atlanta, GA. That’s exactly why we put together this list of what we consider to be the three best karaoke bars in Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a red 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel towing a trailer

Does the All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Model Offer Best-in-Class Towing and Payload Ratings?

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Best-in-Class Capability Ratings for the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Model

Diesel-lovers have waited a long, long time to be able to get a new Ford F-150 at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, that is powered by a diesel engine. But their wait is over now that the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel model is on its way to us here at Akins Ford. And, let us be the first to tell you, that wait was worth it. That’s because the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel model offers best-in-class capability ratings in terms of towing and payload, which is what we’re going to cover right here, right now. Read the rest of this entry >>

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What’s Powering the All-New Ford Ranger at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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All-New Engine Capabilities of the 2019 Ford Ranger

As impressive as the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup and the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup are, people needing a midsize pickup truck have been left with nothing to choose from the new Ford pickup truck lineups for quite some time. But that’s all going to change now that the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger is on its way to Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Coming at some point in the beginning of 2019, the all-new Ford Ranger will easily live up to the expectations of a new Ford pickup truck by offering a slew of all-new engine capabilities and features. And we’re going to find out exactly what those all-new engine features and capabilities are as we take a closer look under the hood of the 2019 Ford Ranger. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a red 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

What’s Under the Hood of the All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Model?

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Horsepower and Torque Ratings of the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

As soon as Ford announced an all-new diesel engine choice was coming to the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup for the first time ever, people wanted to know just how powerful and capable this first-ever diesel engine option was going to be. Those people have had to wait a bit to find out exactly how powerful and capable this all-new 2018 Ford F-150 diesel engine is, but now their wait is over. That’s because we finally know the specific horsepower and torque ratings of the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel, which we’re going to go over right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When and Where are the Best Easter Egg Hunts around Atlanta GA?

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2018 Easter Egg Hunts In and Around Atlanta GA

Sunday, April 1, 2018 is right around the corner, but it’s more than just April Fools Day this year. That’s because Easter falls on the same day as April Fools Day in 2018. Putting the pranks aside for now, we decided there’s no better time than right now to check out when and where some of the best Easter egg hunts in and around Atlanta, GA, are this year. So, get those baskets ready and head on out to find what the Easter Bunny has in store for us all in 2018. Read the rest of this entry >>

close up of the Power Stroke logo on a 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

Akins Ford near Atlanta GA Taking All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Orders Now

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2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Available Now at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

Right before the 2018 model year rolled around, Ford put all other pickup truck lineups on notice with the announcement that an all-new diesel engine option was coming to the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup for the first time ever. After a ton of initial excitement, the focus then turned to the rest of the all-new Ford F-150 lineup as it was released upon the world. But the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel is back at the forefront once again as it is now available at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a blue 2019 Ford Edge ST

What’s Under the Hood of the All-New Performance-Enhanced Ford Edge ST at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA?

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List of Ford Performance Features for the 2019 Edge ST

There’s no doubting that the 2018 Ford Edge is in the middle of an incredibly successful model year, but things are about to be taken to a whole new level for the 2019 model year thanks to the all-new performance-enhanced Edge ST. The 2019 Ford Edge ST is the first Ford SUV to be specially and specifically tuned and modified by the Ford Performance Team, which makes the all-new 2019 Edge ST a dream come true for anyone who loves new Ford SUVs and new Ford Performance models. That’s why we decided to put together this list of Ford Performance features for the all-new performance-enhanced 2019 Edge ST. Read the rest of this entry >>

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2018 Luck of the Irish St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl Date, Time and Location Details

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When is the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Atlanta GA?

March is known for many things – weird and unpredictable weather, March Madness, the start of MLB Spring Training and much more. But for those who love pure, unadulterated fun, March means nothing more than St. Patrick’s Day. And is there any better way to celebrate St. Paddy’s than with a pub crawl through the impressive bar scene of Atlanta, GA? We don’t think there is. But when is the 2018 Luck of the Irish St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Atlanta, GA? That’s exactly what we’re here to tell you. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a blue 2019 Ford Edge ST with a city skyline in the background

Did the Ford Performance Team Create an All-New Performance-Enhanced Edge Model?

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When is the Release Date for the 2019 Ford Edge ST?

If you are among the many who thought the 2018 Ford Edge was a HUGE step forward for the lineup, then you’re going to be really excited about what Ford recently announced. See, Ford recently told the world that the 2019 Edge lineup will include two all-new trim levels – the 2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite and the 2019 Ford Edge ST. Taking nothing away from the incredibly impressive all-new Ford Edge Titanium Elite, we have to be honest and say we’re most excited about the all-new performance-enhanced Ford Edge ST. That’s because the 2019 Edge ST is the first Ford SUV to be created by the Ford Performance Team, meaning it’s going to be one of the most powerful, most capable and most fun to drive SUVs ever built. But when is the release date for the 2019 Ford Edge ST? Well, we’re going to go over that right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a gold 2019 Ford Ranger parked on a cliff with mountains in the background

All-New Ford Ranger’s Release Date at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

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Release Date & List of All-New Features for the 2019 Ford Ranger

After years of utterly dominating the full-size and heavy duty pickup truck classes thanks to, most recently, the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup and the 2018 Ford Super Duty lineup, Ford is setting its sights on once again bringing that dominance to the midsize pickup truck class. And it’s doing so by fully updating and upgrading an old classic to create the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger. Intrigued? We thought you would be, which is why we’re going to check in on the release date for the 2019 Ford Ranger while also listing some of its most impressive all-new features. Read the rest of this entry >>