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ArticleBosch introduces "combiner" head-up displays for BMW
The "combiner" head-up display makes it look as if the information is suspended two meters before the vehicle (Photo: Robert Bosch)So-called "combiner" head-up displays built by Robert Bosch will be available on a range of BMW Group models, including the new Mini hatchback, the German automotive supplier said.The combiner ...
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ArticleFord's new Focus features Sync 2 connectivity
The new Ford Focus is equipped with advanced driver-assistance functions (Photo: Ford)Touting a new version of its Sync connectivity system, Ford unveiled a new Focus model at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona last week.The carmaker also introduced a range of new driver-assistance features, showing clearly that high-tech ...
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ArticleApple launches "CarPlay" for Mercedes, Ferrari, Volvo
Apple's CarPlay will be available for Mercedes, Ferrari and Volvo shortly (Photo: Apple)Apple said a new iPhone connectivity suite will be available for Ferrari, Mercedes and Volvo this week and for other brands at a later date.Apple said its "CarPlay" software can be operated through the car's HMI or ...
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ArticleFord appoints former Cadillac exec to run connected-car operations
Butler was for many years a senior Cadillac executive (Photo: GM)Ford Motor has appointed Don Butler to develop its connected-car strategy, consolidating an area of growing automotive importance under one executive.Butler resigned as vice president global strategy at General Motors' Cadillac division in the summer of 2013. Earlier in ...
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ArticleFord Motor, Audi to show concept cars at CES
Audi's hybrid concept has a 700 bhp e-tron powertrain (Photo: Audi)Ford Motor and Audi will show two concept cars at the international CES in Las Vegas this year, underscoring the growing importance to the car industry of the annual consumer electronics gathering.Ford will unveil the C-Max Solar Energi Concept, ...
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ArticleFord unveils new Mustang
The Ford Mustang has been in continuous production for 50 years (Photo: Ford)Ford unveiled a new version of its Mustang sports car Thursday, acknowledging that the model is designed to boost the car brand's image as a maker of technologically advanced as well as sporty vehicles across all market ...
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ArticleFord, University of Michigan open battery lab
The University of Michigan, working closely with Ford Motor, has opened a new 8 million dlr battery lab designed to help the US carmaker develop batteries that are smaller, lighter and less expensive. The cooperation is especially aimed at speeding up the development of electric vehicles.Ford said in a press ...
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ArticlecarIT Congress: Ford developer sees opportunities in smartphones
Ford's Hohage says Ford's HMI focuses on affordability (Photo: Claus Dick)FRANKFURT - Smartphones provide a "window of opportunity" to upgrade and personalize in-car infotainment beyond the possibilities of embedded technologies, a senior Ford development executive said Tuesday.Speaking to the 400 participants at the Mobility 3.0 Congress here, Caspar Dirk ...
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ArticleAt IFA show, Mulally promises more high-tech features for Ford
Mulally also unveiled a 2nd generation S-Max concept (Photo: Ford)BERLIN -- Ford will bring more high-tech features to its cars as the US automaker adapts to the changing needs of the car buyer, CEO Alan Mulally said Friday.In a keynote address at the IFA consumer electronics show here, Mulally ...
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ArticleIFA - Berlin
The annual IFA consumer electronics show starts in Berlin Sept 4.The show, one of the biggest in the world, is used by many electronics companies to present new products. Its focus is on digital products such as smart TVs, tablet computers, smartphones and networked home appliances.This year, Ford CEO Alan ...
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ArticleFord's Mulally to make keynote address at IFA consumer electronics show
Mulally's IFA address takes place just ahead of the Frankfurt auto show (Photo: Ford)Ford CEO Alan Mulally, underlining the growing importance of consumer electronics for the auto industry, will deliver a keynote address at the IFA trade show in Berlin September 6.IFA, which is one of the world's biggest ...
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ArticleFord looks into space to find connected car improvements
St. Petersburg Polytechnic Associate Professor Vladimir Mulukha shakes hands with a mobile humanoid used in Ford's space research (Photo: Ford)Ford Motor hopes to learn from space robots how it can further improve car connectivity.The US-based automaker is embarking on a three-year research partnership with Russia's St. Petersburg Polyechnic University ...
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ArticleAt Ford, robots drive test cars
Ford's robotic testers are built with Utah-based Autonomous Solutions (Photo: Ford)At Ford, robots have begun to replace some human drivers when road tests are considered too strenuous for humans.The US car maker said it is using robots in a pilot program for durability testing of its new full-size Transit ...
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ArticleFord strengthens commitment to open-source development
Ford's AppLink connects a smartphone to the car's infotainment (Photo: Ford)Ford Motor will work with the open-source GENIVI alliance to speed up independent app development for its in-car infotainment systems.The news follows an announcement earlier this year that independent app developers would get access to Ford's systems.Ford said in ...
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ArticleWith Spotify, Ford boosts infotainment offering
Spotify will require an iPhone App to be used in Ford vehicles (Photo: Ford)The Spotify music streaming service will be available through Ford's Sync Applink, the US carmaker said Monday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.The agreement marks the first time Spotify, which has a catalog of more ...
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ArticleFord expands US electric-vehicle dealer network
Ford recently launched the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid (Photo: Ford)Citing strong demand, Ford is expanding the number of dealerships that can sell its electric vehicles in the US market.The carmaker said that more than 900 US dealers will soon be certified to sell EVs, up from 200 in ...
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ArticleDaimler, Ford and Nissan plan fuel-cell vehicle by 2017
Daimler started leasing a Mercedes B-Class-based FCEV in 2010 (Photo: Daimler)Daimler, Ford Motor and Nissan said they are planning to launch a mass-market fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) as early as 2017.The three automakers on Monday signed an agreement for the joint development of a fuel-cell system. The cooperation would ...
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ArticleFord to hire 2,200 US workers this year
Ford Motor plans to hire 2,200 salaried workers in the US this year to support the planned rollout of a range of new vehicles.The US based carmaker said it added more than 8,100 hourly and salaried jobs in the US in 2012 as it increased production capacity and expanded its ...
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ArticleCES: Developers gain access to GM's infotainment
GM infotainment will soon feature customized apps (Photo: GM)LAS VEGAS ”“ Developers will be able to create in-vehicle apps for General Motors infotainment systems, after the US carmaker announced a software development kit for programmers.The kit will allow drivers to add apps and features to their cars after the ...
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ArticleCES: Ford opens SYNC to mobile app developers
Ford will let outsiders develop apps for its SYNC system (Photo: Ford)LAS VEGAS ”“ Mobile app developers will gain easier access to Ford's in-car telematics system, SYNC.The US carmaker announced at the CES here that it is launchingan open mobile app developer program that provides a software development kit ...
