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How Safe is the New 2017 Ford Fusion?

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2017 Ford Fusion New Safety and Driver Assistance Features

The 2017 model year brought a number of impressive and significant new upgrades and updates to the Ford Fusion, including new front styling complete with signature lighting, available LED headlights, new grille options, a redesigned rear end, a new high-end Platinum trim level and, of course, the ever-popular 2017 Ford Fusion Sport. While all of that has created quite a bit of buzz around the 2017 Ford Fusion, perhaps even more impressive is the new Fusion’s comprehensive suite of advanced new safety and driver assistance features. So, let’s take a closer look at those to find out all of the many ways the 2017 Fusion works to keep you and your passengers safe. Read the rest of this entry >>

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What Safety and Technology Features Come with the 2017 Ford Focus?

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2017 Ford Focus Safety and Technology Features

There’s a reason the Ford Focus has become such a popular model in the automotive industry. Actually, there are many reasons. And the 2017 Ford Focus highlights all of them, including a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety, technology, comfort and convenience features. The 2017 model year also features a new trim package for the Focus, with the 2017 Focus SEL including 17-inch machined-aluminum wheels with black-painted pockets, fog lamps, black headlight bezels and a power moonroof. But what about all the impressive safety and technology features found in all 2017 Focus models? Let’s take a closer look and see what’s all included in the new Focus. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How Powerful and Safe is the 2018 Ford Expedition?

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2018 Ford Expedition New Powertrain and Safety Features

Ford created quite a bit of buzz with the recent unveiling of the 2018 Ford Expedition, which promises to be even more capable, powerful, smart and efficient than the 2017 Expedition. It’s able to do this thanks to an upgraded and optimized new powertrain, an all-new trailering system and a comprehensive suite of advanced new safety and driver assistance features. But just how powerful is this new powertrain? How capable is the new trailering system? And how safe are these advanced new features? Let’s take a closer look and find out. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How Safe is the 2017 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 4×2 Super Duty?

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2017 Ford Super Duty Earns 5-Star Overall Government Crash Rating

You can add another achievement to the long list of things the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4×2 does better than anything else. Not only is the all-new F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4×2 the toughest, smartest and most capable Super Duty ever, it’s now also the safest. That’s thanks to it earning a five-star overall safety score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program, making the 2017 F-Series Super Duty the only heavy-duty pickup truck to ever earn the NHTSA’s highest safety rating. How did the new Super Duty achieve such an incredible accomplishment? Let’s take a closer look and find out. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford Announces New Mustang Convertible

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When is the 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible Being Released?

Anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to get behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang knows just how much fun it is to drive America’s favorite and best-selling sports car. And now that driving experience is about to get that much better. Why? Because you’re going to be able to put to top down as you cruise along in your new Mustang. Yes, you read that correctly. A new 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible is going on sale this fall at dealerships nationwide, including right here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, Georgia. But the ability to feel the wind in your hair as you open up your new Ford Mustang Convertible isn’t the only advanced new feature offered. To see what we mean, let’s take a closer look at all of the features coming with the 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible. Read the rest of this entry >>

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2017 Ford Explorer New Driver Assistance Features

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How Safe is the 2017 Ford Explorer?

For the last 25 years, the Ford Explorer has been the best-selling SUV in the United States. And the 2017 Ford Explorer is primed and ready to continue that tradition thanks to a choice between three powerful and efficient engines, newly available appearance packages and a comprehensive suite of advanced new technology, comfort, convenience and safety features. It’s the safety features we’ll be focusing on today, as we take a look at the wide array of advanced new driver assistance features found in the 2017 Explorer. Read the rest of this entry >>

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2018 Ford F-150 New Safety and Technology Features

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What Safety and Tech Features are in the 2018 Ford F-150?

It was only announced this month, but the 2018 Ford F-150 has already made a huge splash. Part of this is due to its impressive new powertrain options and features, which will provide the best towing capabilities for any new Ford F-150 ever. But the 2018 F-150 is more than just a powerful, capable, rugged and dependable truck. It’s also an incredibly safe and technologically-advanced truck that includes a number of segment-first and class-exclusive technology and safety features. So let’s take a closer look at those as we eagerly anticipate its arrival here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, Georgia. Read the rest of this entry >>

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2018 Ford Mustang Release Date and New Features

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When Will the 2018 Ford Mustang be Released?

The world’s best-selling sports coupe is back and better than ever. Ford has unveiled the all-new 2018 Ford Mustang, which is the most advanced Mustang ever thanks to a comprehensive suite of advanced new technology, safety and convenience features. The 2018 Mustang also features improved performance over the 2017 Mustang thanks to powerful engine upgrades and the all-new available 10-speed automatic transmission. And you’ll be able to easily handle all that additional power with the available MagneRide suspension, which improves all aspects of the 2018 Mustang’s handling abilities. So let’s get right down to business and take a closer look at the all-new Mustang, including its release date. Read the rest of this entry >>

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When Do I Need to Replace My Brakes?

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How to Know When to Replace Your Brakes

What’s the most important part of your car? That’s a debate that could go on for ages. But we can all agree there are a few parts that stand above the rest, like your brakes. Without them, well, we don’t need to tell you what could happen. That means you need to keep on top of their maintenance. But it’s hard to know how to do that, so we came up with a guide on how to know when to replace your brakes. Read the rest of this entry >>

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How is Ford Working to Improve Safety?

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Ford Unveils Next-Gen Driver Assistance Features

Ford has announced it is tripling its investment in developing new driver assistance safety features. These features will help you park, avoid collisions, steer around slow or stopped vehicles in emergency situations, avoid going the wrong way and stay in your lane. Ford has said it hopes to have all of these new driver-assist technologies implemented in all of their models within two years. So while we wait, let’s take a closer look at exactly what Ford is working on. Read the rest of this entry >>