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Ford Feeds Shoppers 'Video Snacks' To Explain New Car Features
Perhaps more than any other automaker, Ford understands the challenges of explaining technology to customers. Its own MyFord Touch and SYNC systems have caused the company's initial quality rankings to plummet because owners don't understand how all the bells and whistles work. Now, Ford has...
Dates.fm App For Ford SYNC Helps Plan Epic Date Nights
Today, most of the tech world's attention is focused on Apple and the likely debut of the iPhone 5 (and maybe the iPad Mini). But there's another tech story on the West Coast... September 12, 2012 by Richard Read
Roximity App Debuts, Lets Drivers Know About Deals Nearby
Last year, we told you about Roximity, a new location-based app that alerts smartphone owners to nearby deals. The app won the Ford SYNC App Developer Challenge, and now... August 10, 2012 by Richard Read
Did Mercedes-Benz Just Debut The Future Of In-Car Apps?
As everyone with a smartphone or tablet knows, apps are big business. But searching online shops for the app you need can be frustrating -- and Mercedes-Benz isn't... June 29, 2012 by Richard Read 1
Uh-Oh: State Farm Uses Ford Sync To Make You Pay By The Mile
If you love the thought of letting a car insurance company monitor your driving habits but think, "Hey, why stop there? Why not let them keep tabs on my traveling, too?"... May 31, 2012 by Richard Read 23
SYNC To Be Standard On All 2013 Ford Fusion, Flex Models
Drivers who just have to make or take that call and don’t currently use a hands-free system, and may be in the market for a new vehicle, could be persuaded to check out... February 9, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
Ford Rolls Out MyFord Touch Improvements To Employees First
The past two years have been pretty good to Ford: the company launched some very popular new models like the Ford Fiesta and the revamped Focus, and the automaker largely... December 12, 2011 by Richard Read
Ford Upgrades MyFord Touch: New Version Simpler, Faster, Easier To Navigate
If you’re one of the many Ford buyers who purchased your vehicle with the MyFord Touch system, but then became disenchanted with it due to slowness, freezing, difficult... November 7, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Ford Makes MyFordTouch Infotainment System Simpler, Faster: Video
Following a chorus of criticism of its MyFordTouch system, Ford has upgraded the software for the 2013 model year--and will make the upgrade available for all vehicles that... November 7, 2011 by John Voelcker
Ford MyKey Now To Allow Parents To Block Teen Calls/Texts
This was more or less bound to happen, given all the high-profile awareness campaigns about distracted driving and teens being the riskiest group of drivers engaging in... October 27, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 1
Ford's MyKey To Feature Inbound Call And Text Blocking
If you’re the parent of a new driver, Ford’s MyKey lets you set up the family car to be more teen-driver friendly. MyKey lets you limit top speed, deactivate the... October 27, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1
Ford Drops The Price Of SYNC To End Distracted Driving
A string of new studies have shown that when it comes to cars, shoppers love high-tech options -- particularly those involving navigation and infotainment features. That may... August 2, 2011 by Richard Read
Ford Is First To Support Cell Phone Ban. Will Sync Sales Soar?
Yesterday, Ford announced its support of a federal law banning the use of handheld cell phones by drivers. It's the first automaker to do so, and as a result, it's received... July 12, 2011 by Richard Read
Will Ford's Live SYNC Assistants Match OnStar? #YouTellUs
Ford's SYNC system has a lot of features, but the one thing it is missing is a real live person. That may be changing, as Ford has announced it is beta-testing live operator... July 12, 2011 by Joel Feder
Can Ford's Live SYNC Beat OnStar? #YouTellUs
Ford announced yesterday that it will begin beta-testing live operator assistance for SYNC services. The concept is similar to what OnStar offers with directions and points... July 12, 2011 by Joel Feder
Ford Plummets In Initial Quality Rankings, MyFord Touch To Blame
In 2010, Ford was ranked fifth overall in J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Survey (IQS). In 2011, the automaker plunged to twenty-third overall, slotting in just... June 23, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 4
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