Ford is set to debut its SYNC in-car connectivity system in the new-generation Ford B-Max compact MPV debuting at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next week. While U.S. customers have been using SYNC for a few years now, the B-Max will be the first Ford in Europe to benefit from the option, which allows...
Last week, a certain alarmist antivirus software manufacturer made headlines when it tried to raise concerns about the hacking of on-board computers in automobiles. In... September 12, 2011 by Richard Read
Very little in life comes for free, which makes us appreciate paying less for something all the more. A drop in price of $100 certainly makes Ford's SYNC hands-free, in-car... August 1, 2011 by Antony Ingram
For all of General Motors faults and foibles over the past several decades, its OnStar system has proved to be a solid contender, and a leader in the telematics field. Now... July 12, 2011 by Nelson Ireson
Telematics has been in the spotlight for some time now. With the advances in technology, the in-car experience is getting even more connected. Yesterday Ford announced it... July 12, 2011 by Joel Feder
When it comes to SYNC and MyFord Touch, this hasn’t been a good year for Ford. The voice-and-touch-screen driver interface has been criticized by consumers, resulting... July 6, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Vehicle diagnostics, remote vehicle start and setting geographical restrictions for your sneaky children are just a small selection of the features found in Hyundai's... June 29, 2011 by Antony Ingram
Yesterday, Ford Motor Company received quite a wallop from research firm J.D. Power: after several years of steady improvement, Ford plummeted from 5th place to 23rd on the... June 24, 2011 by Richard Read
Ford researchers have been working with healthcare experts to develop an addition to their SYNC telematics system, and consumers are likely to find this either encouraging or... May 18, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1
Ford's popular Sync telematics system offers an array of great features, like entertainment, navigation, and diagnostics. Now, the automaker's tech team are wondering if they... May 18, 2011 by Richard Read
Ford's Sync system continues to offer new features, and another is on the way for Sync-equipped Mustangs. AppLink allows smart-phone users to use voice recognition to control... January 5, 2011 by Tim Healey 1
Smartphone junkies now have another reason to look up the new 2012 Ford Mustang as the car is next in line to receive the latest SYNC AppLink system, which allows voice and... January 5, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Using navigation just to get to your destination is so 2009. Now your car can tell you when you should leave your origin point to cut transit time as short as possible... December 30, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 2
Want to update your Facebook status to say something about your tremendously fun drive behind the wheel of your new Camaro but don't want to risk crashing while you use your... September 10, 2010 by Tim Healey
Ever try and follow Google Maps directions while looking for your exit, or try to unfold a map on the interstate? It's a dangerous hassle, and Ford is alleviating those... June 8, 2010 by Anthony Alaniz
The 2011 Ford Fiesta will be the first Blue Oval car to employ the company's new SYNC AppLink system, which allows voice and button control of smartphones with apps like... April 20, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 4