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Ford test drives autonomous vehicle at Michigan’s Mcity
Ford has become first manufacturer to test drive autonomous vehicles at Mcity Ford has become the first manufacturer to test drive an autonomous vehicle at Mcity, a 32 acre site housing the world’s first, full scale, simulated urban environment, situated at the University of Michigan. Although the company has been testing…
Ford introduces Meople.Connector, voice activated social media app for in-car
Remember when car makers were just concerned with issues like Torque, Horse Power and MPG? Those days are long gone. Ford, one of the pioneers in the connected car market, is announcing a new voice activated app for in-car, specifically for social media users. Called somewhat oddly Meople.Connector, it will allow the driver or passengers…
Ford announces in car video camera technology so you can see around corners
Earlier in the week we wrote about a Samsung prototype safety truck that features four large screens on the back to give vehicles a clear view of the road ahead if they want to overtake. Now Ford has announced a technology that enables you to see around corners in order to help prevent collisions. Installed…
The Ford S-Max will read road signs to limit your speed
How about this for a space age technology? Ford's latest S-Max will have a feature you can enable that will automatically prevent you from breaking the speed limit - so you don't accidentally end up with points on your license. What's really clever is how it works. Rather than read the data from a map…
Ford, Hyundai show off in-car technology at CES 2015
Cars are big at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year, and it's not just the self-driving cars that are being touted. Both Ford and Hyundai have shown off a range of new in-car and semi-autonomous technology at the show - with Ford showcasing its Smart Mobility plan, which it says will take…
The Digest: Ford dumps Microsoft… and 4 other things people are talking about today
[nextpage title="Next"] Ford dumps Microsoft for BlackBerry infotainment system | CNN "Ford is upgrading its infotainment system to make it more like a smartphone or tablet - and it is dumping its longtime software provider Microsoft as part of the change. Instead, Ford will use BlackBerry's QNX operating system for the new Sync 3 infotainment…
Google hire former Ford CEO
A former CEO of the Ford Motor Company, Alan Mulally has joined the board at Google - a move which could signal a further emphasis on the company's automotive technology. According to Phys.org Mulally joined on July 9th. And the timing could perhaps not be better, given a couple of recent high profile unveilings from…
Ford Edge Concept first to feature full remote control self-parking
Ford has revealed its most high tech car to date. Announced in Los Angeles yesterday, The Ford Edge Concept features the latest driver-assist and semi-automated features designed to make driving safer. On board is Fully Assisted Parking Aid (see YouTube video below),…
How automated control systems could be the future for Ford
If there's one thing that my trip with Ford to Belgium taught me it's that technology is set to play an increasingly important – perhaps vital – role in driving over the coming years.And we're not just talking advanced entertainment…
HANDS ON VIDEO: Ford SYNC with AppLink voice activated dashboard apps
Ford's latest in-car "Focus" (excuse the pun) is on the connected dashboard. The past few years have seen the motor company happily share the stage at consumer electronic shows with household tech brands, and this year the automotive giant once…
