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How do Ford Autonomous Vehicles Work?

The Ford keynote on Tuesday at the Consumer Electronics Show expanded on key points in the Ford Smart Mobility plan to take the automaker to the next level in many areas which ultimately put the Ford company at the forefront of connectivity and technology. One of those key pieces was Ford advances in autonomous vehicle development thanks to radar technology. If you’ve ever wondered how do Ford autonomous vehicles work, keep reading for a breakdown of a few new technologies highlighted at CES. Read the rest of this entry >>

Ford Plans to Connect Smartcars and Smarthomes This Year

While most automakers are in the process of perfecting ways to control our cars with our smartphones, today Ford has unveiled the next step: connecting your smartcar to your smarthome. Working with AmazonEcho and the Alexa cloud-based voice recognition program, as soon as later this year consumers will be able to use voice commands in cars to control basic home functions, or ask your home to control your car. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford SYNC 3 Expands App Compatibility

What apps are available on the new Ford SYNC 3? 

As we gear up for the Ford keynote tomorrow morning (January 5) at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, it’s a great time to look at some of the latest technology coming out of Ford Motors. The Ford Smart Mobility program has long been one of the major pushes for the company, striving to offer customers ever more connectivity options. With the new Ford SYNC system, drivers will have even more ways to integrate their smartphones and vehicles. But what apps are available on the new Ford SYNC? Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ford Takes Strides Toward Its First Autonomous Vehicle

Right after flying cars, the autonomous vehicle is the top automotive dream of most science fiction fans (though car-based missiles like vehicles in action flicks like Bond films are close behind). While some car fan prefer the thrill of top power and handling at their finger tips, many commuters would be just as happy pushing a button and letting the car get them safely home. Well, Ford Motors has taken another step toward this dream with new autonomous vehicle testing on a tricked out Ford Fusion Hybrid. Read the rest of this entry >>

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The 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 makes Wards 10 Best Engines List!

Power, cleanliness, and efficiency are the watch words for a successful engine, and we are more than pleased that the 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 that powers the 2016 Ram 1500 has been named one of Wards 10 Best Engines for the third year in a row. Not only is that the longest running success of any engine on the 2016 list, but is also shows how power is a priority in Ram engines. Read the rest of this entry >>

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New Gorilla Glass Windshield Makes the Ford GT Lighter and Stronger

Ford is always pushing the envelope on what its vehicles can achieve, and with new hybrid windshield technology, the next generation of Ford GT supercar promises to be lighter and more powerful than ever. New Cornering Gorilla Glass hybrid windshields with extremely strong and light construction change the center of gravity on the Ford GT for better handling. Read the rest of this entry >>

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The F-150 Can Now Run on Compressed Natural Gas!

The Ford Motor Company is always pushing the envelop on new technology that delivers on stronger, more efficient, and greener technology, and they have done it again! The 2016 Ford F-150 is now available outfitted to run on compressed natural gas! This is a huge step toward a world where our automobiles are no longer dependent on foreign fuels, and can run even more efficiently. Read the rest of this entry >>