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Updated SYNC Destinations App Connects Drivers to SYNC On the Go, Simplifies Navigation on the Road | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:07:35 +0000

SYNC^® Destinations now leverages the power and speed of the latest 3G and 4G mobile broadband networks to provide fast access to turn-by-turn directions*, destination downloads* and traffic information

SYNC Destinations is now compatible with SYNC AppLink^™, enabling drivers to get quick, on-the-go access to the latest traffic reports, turn-by-turn directions* and destination downloads* with simple voice commands

SYNC Destinations is one of five new apps Ford plans to announce and demonstrate at the upcoming 2012 International CES

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 – Ford Motor Company is launching the next version of SYNC^® Destinations, its free mobile app for SYNC Services users, giving Ford vehicle owners the ability to easily send destinations to their vehicle using their smartphone.

With the addition of Ford SYNC AppLink^™ support, the app enables drivers to use simple voice commands to get on-the-go traffic reports to any of their favorite destination points. Users can report traffic incidents to share with the entire SYNC Destinations community, get to-the-minute incident reports, and leverage their smartphone’s data network to download turn-by-turn directions and destinations directly to their vehicle.

“SYNC Destinations is an indispensible tool that cuts travel times and helps Ford owners save money by using less fuel,” said Doug VanDagens, global director of Connected Services, Ford Motor Company. “The app not only makes the SYNC experience better, it makes it easier than ever to navigate with SYNC Services.”

via Updated SYNC Destinations App Connects Drivers to SYNC On the Go, Simplifies Navigation on the Road | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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Ford’s Gas-Free Focus Electric First with 100 MPGe, Faster Charging That Can Double Daily Range | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:58:15 +0000

Focus Electric is expected to be the first all-electric vehicle to achieve a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel efficiency rating with seating for five; can cut electricity costs to zero or even pay customers back with solar recharging option
Focus Electric is the first all-electric vehicle to offer faster charging technology, allowing it to charge in half the time of a Nissan Leaf using 240-volt outlets
Focus Electric’s special version of SYNC^® with MyFord Touch^®driver connect technology is designed to help electric customers extend range. MyFord^® Mobile smartphone application and website helps customers cut electricity costs in half with innovative value charging feature

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 14, 2011 – The all-new, gasoline-free Ford Focus Electric is the company’s first-ever all-electric passenger car – a zero-CO₂-emissions version of Ford’s popular small car expected to be the first of its kind to achieve the equivalent of a 100 miles per gallon fuel efficiency rating with seating for five.

Focus Electric is the flagship of Ford’s transformed lineup, one-third of which will feature a model with 40 mpg or more in 2012, building on the company’s commitment to give fuel-efficiency-minded customers the Power of Choice.

Focus Electric also is the first all-electric vehicle to feature faster charging technology, allowing it to fully recharge in three to four hours – half the time of Nissan Leaf. This technology can help double the car’s range during a busy day of driving and recharging multiple times.

“Focus Electric’s innovative faster charging technology can help customers save money and get much more out of the car in a busy day of running around town and recharging between stops,” said Sherif Marakby, director of Ford’s Electrification Programs and Engineering. “We also are pleased the Focus Electric will break the 100 MPGe mark – a great symbol of how Ford has transformed its fleet with many vehicles delivering leading fuel economy and efficiency.”

With 20 years of Ford research and innovation behind electrified vehicle software and hardware technology, the company offers proven engineering and design with Focus Electric. Ford holds approximately 500 patents, with several hundred patent-pending applications on technologies used in the new Focus Electric and its other electrified vehicles.

via Ford’s Gas-Free Focus Electric First with 100 MPGe, Faster Charging That Can Double Daily Range | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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Ford First to Integrate Slacker Radio App Providing In-Car Command and Control by Voice Using SYNC AppLink | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:50:08 +0000

Slacker Radio joins the lineup of smartphone apps that Ford drivers can control with their voice through available SYNC® AppLink™

Slacker Radio offers users the widest range of personalized music and information content through its free and subscription radio services

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 29, 2011 – Ford drivers with SYNC® AppLink™ now have another entertainment option with the addition of Slacker Radio to the portfolio of available SYNC-compatible smartphone apps.

AppLink builds on the award-winning SYNC connectivity system by enabling drivers to access and control apps on their smartphones by simply using their voice and allowing their hands to stay on the steering wheel and their eyes on the road.

“Customers now have so many options for accessing music and information. Ford SYNC AppLink allows us to not only keep pace with what they are listening to, but how they are listening to it,” said Doug VanDagens, director of Ford Connected Services. “With its huge music library, Slacker Radio dramatically increases the content options for Ford drivers.”

“Slacker listeners can create their own custom stations by selecting their favorite artists and songs, or listen to any of more than 150 stations curated by expert DJs who love the music they play,” said Steve Cotter, senior vice president of Business Development at Slacker Radio. “When they’re not in the mood for music, Slacker listeners can tune in to a wide variety of personalized talk content including personalized comedy, ABC News and ESPN Radio stations.”

Slacker Radio offers a fully customizable and personal online radio experience that includes the most varied and compelling range of content offered by any interactive Internet radio service. The Slacker Radio experience includes over 150 expert-programmed music stations, ABC News, ESPN sports, comedy, custom artist-hosted showcase stations and leading music festival stations. Also, announced today in conjunction with ABC, Slacker lifestyle stations featuring lifestyle highlights from ABC’s Good Morning America and ABC’s key content partners will be available shortly. With exclusive interactive talk programming and a music catalog that is over ten times larger than the leading radio competitor, Slacker Radio gives listeners the ultimate personal radio experience.

via Ford First to Integrate Slacker Radio App Providing In-Car Command and Control by Voice Using SYNC AppLink | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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Tell, Touch or Kick: All-New Ford Escape Is the Smart Utility Vehicle That Responds to Customers’ Every Command | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:42:58 +0000

New Escape’s segment-first hands-free liftgate allows customersto load or unload gear without fumbling for a key – just a gentle kicking motion opens and closes it
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Next generation of SYNC® with MyFord Touch® driver connect technology improves overall legibility and screen consistency, making everything even easier to navigate
Advanced Ford-developed software for Escape’s Intelligent 4WD System pre-emptively reassesses conditions about 20 times faster than it takes to blink an eye, readjusting power split to give driver precise blend of handling and traction at all times

Click here to visit the All-New Ford Escape Media Site.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2011 – The all-new Escape might be the most helpful vehicle ever produced by Ford. Using the most hands-free technology ever offered in a Ford, the new Escape helps customers load or unload gear through the rear hatch without fumbling for a key, stay connected, parallel park and avoid a collision in a parking lot.

Plus, on the road, the all-new Ford-engineered Intelligent 4WD System helps deliver outstanding handling and excellent traction off-road when drivers want to leave the pavement.

Additionally, exclusive technologies that no competitor can match to automatically slow the vehicle when cornering too fast (Curve Control) or help accelerate through a turn (Torque Vectoring Control) are joined together for the first time in an SUV in the new Ford Escape.

“Customers want technology that makes their lives easier,” said Jason Sprawka, Escape marketing manager. “The new Escape has a wealth of available intuitive technology as well as aids that are completely seamless.”

Getting a kick out of new smart technology
Leading the clever, segment-first customer-focused features for the all-new Escape is the available hands-free power liftgate. A slight kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper activates the system, then unlocks and raises the liftgate.

This allows quick, easy and convenient access to the cargo area without setting down packages or digging out keys to open the rear hatch. The same process closes the hatch as well.

via Tell, Touch or Kick: All-New Ford Escape Is the Smart Utility Vehicle That Responds to Customers’ Every Command | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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Ready, Set, Go: Track Apps on 2013 Ford Mustang Gives Drivers Instant Performance Information | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:30:05 +0000

2013 Ford Mustang gets even more technology upgrades including Track Apps, which delivers performance metrics through a 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen. Designed with enthusiasts in mind, it measures g forces, shows accelerationtimes in
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quarter-mile and 0-60 increments, and displays braking times complete with automatic and countdown starts
Also new for 2013 Mustang are two audio systems that deliver premium sound, with a new Shaker Pro system offering nine speakers that pump out 550 watts of power

FACT SHEET: 2013 Ford Mustang Track Apps

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2011 – Ford Mustang delivers more performance inside the cabin, thanks to new technologies and features for the 2013 model year aimed at making the drive even more fun.

“Mustang stays fresh by keeping pace with everything going on in the tech world,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “We are taking all the technology people are used to using and finding ways to integrate it into Mustang, based on enthusiasts’ feedback.”

An available new 4.2-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) productivity screen positioned between the tachometer and speedometer helps customers track information related to fuel economy and vehicle performance. The menu is navigated through a five-way button on the steering wheel.

Unique to Mustang’s productivity screen is Track Apps, which delivers performance metrics for drivers who want to put their car to the test at the track.

An accelerometer shows the g force the car is pulling from left to right. Drivers can also track their fastest times with the acceleration timer screen, which offers 0-30 mph, 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, eighth-mile and quarter-mile. Both an automatic start and a countdown start, complete with drag racing start light, are available.

The brake performance screen indicates stopping time and distance for 60-0 or 100-0. The view/clear results screen lets drivers take a look at their top times including their all-time best. They can also review their last results and saved results from the acceleration timer and brake performance screen.

“We took advantage of sensors that are already on the vehicle to give customers information they would have to pay extra for in the aftermarket,” said Jeff Seaman, Mustang launch leader. “They have more data at their fingertips than ever before.”

Using these base menu options, owners can see and customize the following information:

via Ready, Set, Go: Track Apps on 2013 Ford Mustang Gives Drivers Instant Performance Information | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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2013 Ford Escape/MyFord Touch Performance Upgrade

Thomas McMahon — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:08:48 +0000

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Live Operator Assistance Now Standard Feature of Ford SYNC Services Following Successful Trial | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:30:07 +0000

After successful beta test, Ford adds live operator assist as standard feature of SYNC Services, providing another free enhancement to the SYNC® owner experience
Customers driving SYNC Services-equipped Ford cars and trucks now can talk to live operators when seeking directions or searching for business addresses
SYNC Services provides access to information about traffic, news, sports, weather, horoscopes, stock quotes and movie listings along with business searches and turn-by-turn directions

DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 20, 2011 – In a step to further enhance the SYNC® experience, Ford is adding Operator Assist, a new free service that allows users to connect with a live person, as a standard feature of SYNC Services.

Previously in beta test trial phase, the service is now available as part of SYNC Services and joins the growing list of cloud-based driver assistance features offered by Ford Motor Company.

“This isn’t just about offering customers a back-up option to the services we have already. This is about giving customers a variety of choices when it comes to how they would like to receive information,” said Doug VanDagens, director, Ford Connected Services Solutions Organization.

How it works
Cloud-based, on-demand, voice-activated SYNC Services provides access to information about traffic, news, sports, weather, horoscopes, stock quotes and movie listings along with business searches and turn-by-turn directions. Seventy percent of all SYNC Services calls are for business searches and from those seeking turn-by-turn directions, said David Gersabeck, product manager, SYNC Services.

via Live Operator Assistance Now Standard Feature of Ford SYNC Services Following Successful Trial | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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Ford Drops Price of SYNC by $100, Making Hands-Free, Voice-Activated In-Car Connectivity More Affordable, Available to All | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership

Thomas McMahon — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:55:33 +0000

Ford initiates new pricing strategy for SYNC®, making the hands-free, voice-activated connectivity system more affordable for customers; dropping option price to $295 makes SYNC the most capable and most affordable system on the market
Launching first on the 2012 Ford Explorer and Edge, SYNC will now be available as optional equipment on base trim levels, marking broader availability and more choice for customers
Making hands-free technology more affordable and available comes on the heels of Ford becoming the first automaker to announce its support for a nationwide ban on the use of hand-held mobile devices while driving

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DEARBORN, Mich., August 1, 2011 – Ford is making hands-free, voice-controlled in-car connectivity even more affordable, announcing both a $100 price drop for Ford SYNC® along with expanded availability by offering it as an option on base trim levels for the first time.

“Ford SYNC is making a difference. Our customers love it and recommend it, and our dealers want it on more products,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “SYNC already has brought hands-free, voice-activated in-car connectivity to millions, helping keep drivers’ eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Now, Ford is making it even easier for customers to afford exactly what they want.”

The move marks the company’s latest push to make voice control the primary and safest way for customers to access their favorite mobile devices while driving – a capability more and more drivers are clamoring for, according to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).

In a 2010 study, the CEA found that 55 percent of smartphone owners, for example, prefer voice commands as their primary in-car user interface. SYNC users agree, with internal Ford research showing more than 85 percent say they use voice controls while driving, up from 60 percent in previous studies.

This month, Ford became the first automaker to openly support the Safe Drivers Act of 2011, proposed federal legislation for a nationwide ban on the use of hand-held mobile devices while driving. To date, 10 states, including California and New York, have legally banned talking on a hand-held cellphone while driving, with many local municipalities also following suit enacting their own set of restrictions. Text messaging while driving is banned in 34 states.

The new SYNC pricing and choice strategy for 2012 ups the ante on how Ford is translating this trend into real-world actions that offer smarter in-vehicle connectivity solutions for customers.

via Ford Drops Price of SYNC by $100, Making Hands-Free, Voice-Activated In-Car Connectivity More Affordable, Available to All | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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Ford and Nuance Collaborate to Advance In-Car Voice Interactions through Understanding and Intent | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:59:13 +0000

Ford teams with Nuance Communications, a leader in voice and language technology, to research new voice recognition capabilities that will help drivers converse more easily with Ford SYNC® by accurately interpreting command intent – what drivers are looking to do
New voice capabilities are designed to understand intent and meaning of spoken words or phrases that drivers might say, which will help the speech system accurately respond to natural, conversational commands and coach users with the correct way to complete the tasks they want
Consumer acceptance and usage of voice control in the car continues to increase, with more than 85 percent of SYNC owners now using voice control while driving, up from 70 percent in previous internal research
The current SYNC voice system understands more than 10,000 first-level commands, up from 100 with the first-generation SYNC system, providing drivers with more command options for a natural, intuitive experience

DEARBORN, Mich., June 22, 2011 – Ford is working with its voice technology partner and industry leader Nuance Communications to find a way to make voice recognition even easier and more intuitive for drivers to successfully use, especially first-timers.

Ford and Nuance are testing a number of new algorithms, based on intent and meaning, for the voice recognition system in Ford SYNC® that is powered by Nuance voice solutions. These new techniques can flag common words and phrases that drivers might typically use in conversation, yet are not the specific commands or syntax required by today’s SYNC system. By interpreting or understanding the user’s request, SYNC will be able to execute the command or respond by coaching the user down the correct command pathway.

“With each generation of SYNC, we have learned more about how drivers use the voice recognition system, and have continuously refined it so customers can do more and say more to get their tasks done more quickly and efficiently,” said Brigitte Richardson, Ford Global Voice Control Technology and Speech Systems lead engineer. “With intent, we are examining how to take our voice recognition to the next level of command and control, helping further reduce the learning curve and improving ease of use – and ultimately building higher customer satisfaction. In the end, we want the user’s wish to be the system’s command.”

New SYNC owner market research, conducted by Ford, shows that acceptance among owners of voice recognition continues to grow, with more than 85 percent of owners now using voice control while driving. That’s up from 70 percent in the initial study conducted in the fall of 2010.

Global consumer acceptance of voice recognition technology also is on the rise, with market growth of voice technology expected to hit more than $20 billion by 2015, according to a recent study from Global Industry Analysts.

via Ford and Nuance Collaborate to Advance In-Car Voice Interactions through Understanding and Intent | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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SYNC Steps Up to the Plate with Fantasy Baseball Updates Available Hands-Free from Ford | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:00:45 +0000

Ford SYNC®, the company’s award-winning hands-free in-vehicle connectivity technology, offers access to an on-demand weekly fantasy baseball update through available Traffic, Directions and Information Services
Drivers can get a list of weekly hitting and pitching leaders in both the American League and National League using simple voice commands
SYNC Services is an off-board network of voice-requested features, connected via a customer’s cellphone, including directions, traffic, business search, weather, news, sports scores, stock quotes, horoscopes and movie listings – all free for the first three years of vehicle ownership

DEARBORN, Mich., June 16, 2011 – With baseball season in full swing, die-hard fantasy team fans who are also Ford owners can get weekly player updates in their vehicle on-demand and hands-free through Ford SYNC® with Traffic, Directions and Information Services.

Using a properly paired Bluetooth®-enabled phone with an active SYNC Services account, Ford owners can receive weekly player updates to find out who’s hot and who’s not. Once connected to Services, the driver simply says “Sports,” then “Baseball” then “Fantasy Update.” The weekly leaders in both the American League and National League are then read out aloud, along with hitting statistics including batting average, home runs, RBIs, stolen bases and runs scored. Pitching statistics include records, saves and strikeouts.

“It’s been estimated that nearly 7 million people play fantasy baseball, and all of them scramble to get any kind of information about the very best players they should be putting in their lineups,” said David Gersabeck, SYNC Services product manager. “This is all about giving our customers what they want. The Fantasy Update feature on SYNC gives our customers fantasy baseball updates quickly and concisely using easy voice commands.”

No longer do fantasy baseball players need to pore through pages of statistics and articles to find out who they should be adding – and dropping – from their fantasy team. SYNC Services users simply press the voice button and say the command “Services” to access a wide range of cloud-based on-demand voice-activated features and information, including turn-by-turn navigation, business search, traffic, news coverage, sports reports, weather forecasts and even horoscopes and stock prices. The most recent additions to the Services network include movie listings and travel information, offering a direct connection to 150 airlines, 50 hotel chains and 11 of the largest rental car companies in the U.S.

SYNC Services also offers portability because the service is mated with the user’s Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, not the vehicle, and therefore can be used in select 2010 model or newer Ford and Lincoln SYNC-equipped vehicles.

Vehicle owners even can dial up SYNC Services when on the move outside the vehicle, accessing the voice-command portal, which provides free access to information that network service providers usually charge additional fees for.

via SYNC Steps Up to the Plate with Fantasy Baseball Updates Available Hands-Free from Ford | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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Ford Designers Find Inspiration for Less Is More Interiors | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:13:13 +0000

Ford designers advocate simplicity as the essence of great design
Today’s best designers conceive solutions that offer consumers the products and technology they want and love, but with seductive simplicity
Ford-exclusive SYNC® offers an example of a “less is more” solution, providing efficient, state-of-the-art technology in an intuitive, engaging package

DEARBORN, Mich., May 17, 2011 – Ford Motor Company designers believe less can be more. Using the Ford SYNC® in-car communications system as an interior design differentiator, the company is moving to reduce manual controls by increasingly replacing them with voice commands.

Part of the solution for today’s automotive designs can be found in insights taken from other industries, says Scott Strong, Ford global director of Interior Design and a participant today at Ward’s Auto Interiors Conference in Dearborn, Mich. Strong advocates providing more with less.

“Modern architects and designers employed this minimalism aesthetic of arranging the numerous components of a building or piece of furniture to create an impression of extreme simplicity,” says Strong. “We’re seeing a renewal of that philosophy but with a 21st-century twist – inspired not by the machine age, but by technological revolution and a virtual world of artificial intelligence led by companies such as Ford.”

Now, Strong says, that philosophy has come to vehicle interiors.

The world at our fingertips
The enhanced in-vehicle connectivity options available today means automotive designers must tread carefully.

Today’s designers have the world at their fingertips, and consumers who want it all – and less, Strong says. People want more comfort, more safety, more connectivity and more functionality. But they also want less cost, less complexity, less anonymity.

via Ford Designers Find Inspiration for Less Is More Interiors | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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New Ford Taurus Even Smarter – Elevating Customer Convenience, Comfort, Connectivity Technologies | McMahon Ford | St. Louis Ford Dealership

Thomas McMahon — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:36:17 +0000

Taurus builds on strong technology foundation for the new model, becoming Ford’s most technically advanced sedan yet

Taurus offers a class-leading array of unique and unsurpassed technologies such as active park assist, making life simpler and more convenient for customers

Taurus adds voice-controlled MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology powered by SYNC®, Sony® Audio System, HD Radio™ and navigation for ultimate in-car experience

NEW YORK, April 19, 2011 – Ford’s new flagship sedan is set to debut with an array of safety, infotainment and fuel-saving technologies even more expensive sedans can’t match.

“Taurus already brings an arsenal of class-exclusive technologies that no other competitor can match,” said Chief Program Engineer Bill Gubing. “Our team understands how important it is to continue expanding our technology offerings to keep the next Taurus and its customers at the top of their respective games.”

Just as the new Taurus leverages technology to deliver best-in-class fuel economy and performance, elevate driving dynamics and maintain its safety legacy, Ford’s flagship sedan also raises the technology bar. Adding unique new features like MyFord Touch™ powered by SYNC®, active park assist and HD Radio™ to exclusive offerings like heated and cooled first-row multicontour seats with Active Motion™ and EcoBoost™ engine availabilities keeps Taurus a rolling showcase of technology leadership.

“For full-size sedan buyers in general and customers choosing the completely reinvented Taurus in particular, technology is a key purchase motivator,” said Taurus Marketing Manager Pei-Wen Hsu. “Expanded technologies are central to continuous Taurus improvement.”

via New Ford Taurus Even Smarter – Elevating Customer Convenience, Comfort, Connectivity Technologies | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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Ford SYNC 911 Assist: Non-Subscription Emergency Service Available in 2 Million Vehicles Provides Peace of Mind | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:14:23 +0000

SYNC^®911 Assist^™ quickly connects accident victims directly with 911 operators and is now equipped on 2 million vehicles
With SYNC 911 Assist, there is no need to worry about renewing or paying for any kind of subscription
There is no middleman or call center between vehicle occupants and those trying to help the victims, unlike competitive systems that start the emergency response process by calling a third-party center instead of actual 911 operators

DEARBORN, Mich., March 10, 2011 – By the time Paul Bedewi thought to call 911, paramedics were already at the scene of the major accident he was in thanks to Ford SYNC 911 Assist.

Bedewi is one of the 2 million owners of Ford Motor Company vehicles so far that are equipped with SYNC technology that includes SYNC 911 Assist capability. A SYNC feature available since late 2009, it is the only vehicle-based, no-cost, non-subscription call-for-help system.

“I saw firsthand how SYNC 911 Assist could easily save someone’s life,” Bedewi said.

The SYNC 911 Assist feature provides additional peace of mind to drivers such as Bedewi, according to Michelle Moody, Ford cross vehicle marketing manager.

“Ford offers SYNC 911 Assist at no cost and with no subscriptions because it’s based on SYNC, a customer-focused technology born from our Silicon Valley mind-set of delivering affordable and enormous capability,” Moody said. “Ford SYNC 911 Assist is there for the life of the vehicle.”

via Ford SYNC 911 Assist: Non-Subscription Emergency Service Available in 2 Million Vehicles Provides Peace of Mind | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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Thomas McMahon — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:27:23 +0000

Ford SYNC® to expand its vocabulary from three to 19 languages, as Ford announces global rollout of the in-vehicle connectivity technology

New languages will be available first in Europe in 2012 with introduction in the Ford Focus

SYNC language expansion sets an industry benchmark for automotive voice recognition capability

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 27, 2011 – Ford is expanding the reach of Ford SYNC globally with the European launch of its popular voice-controlled connectivity system, with the capability of now offering 19 languages.

SYNC was originally launched in North America in 2007 with three languages. With the additional 16 vernaculars, Ford will offer voice recognition capability, powered by Nuance Communications, in more languages than any other automaker offering voice control.

The expansion brings the convenience of SYNC to a much larger audience of potential customers, said Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally, who kicked off the global launch of SYNC this week at the 2011 CeBIT technology show in Hanover, Germany.

“We are pleased to announce that SYNC will soon be available to customers around the world,” Mulally said. “It is a smart and simple way to connect drivers with in-car technologies and their digital lives.”

via Ford SYNC to be More Multilingual as Vocabulary Expands to Industry-Leading 19 Languages | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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SYNC with MyFord Touch Leads Four Technologies from Ford Named as Finalists for 2011 Edison Best New Product Awards | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:42:58 +0000

Innovative Ford safety and connectivity technologies will be recognized at Edison Awards Gala on April 5 in New York
Ford’s industry-first MyFord Touch™, MyKey®, SYNC® AppLink™ and inflatable rear seat belts are each finalists
Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford, to be presented with prestigious Edison Achievement Award

DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 8, 2011 – Four of Ford Motor Company’s innovative new technologies that have helped draw new customers have now been named finalists by the internationally known 2011 Edison Best New Product Awards™.

Ford’s MyFord Touch, MyKey, SYNC AppLink and rear inflatable seat belts – each an industry-first innovation – are finalists in three categories honored by the Edison Awards.

MyFord Touch and SYNC AppLink are finalists in the Transportation – In-Car Driving Aids Category. MyKey is a finalist in the Transportation – Remote Driving Aids category. The rear inflatable seat belt system is a finalist in the Applied Technology category.

The distinguished awards symbolize the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Alva Edison, inspiring America’s drive to remain in the forefront of innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy.

via SYNC with MyFord Touch Leads Four Technologies from Ford Named as Finalists for 2011 Edison Best New Product Awards | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC DASHBOARD TECH MAXIMIZES RANGE, TEACHES FUN, FREEDOM OF FUEL-FREE DRIVING | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:02:29 +0000

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All-new Ford Focus Electric features MyFord Touch™ with unique features providing easy-to-understand information about range, destinations and charge points, enabling owners to plan their travels without compromising the fun of the drive
MyFord Touch allows drivers to customize their Ford Focus Electric vehicle experience through MyView to best fit their preferences and the needs of that day’s particular drive
Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in North America in late 2011 and Europe in 2012, is Ford’s first fuel-free, rechargeable passenger car

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7, 2011 – The new Focus Electric, Ford Motor Company’s first-ever all-electric passenger car, uses a high-tech driver interface to help drivers optimize range and experience the freedom of fuel-free driving.

Using an expansion of the technologies behind MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology, the Focus Electric cockpit provides a host of electronic tools to guide drivers, inspire efficient driving, emphasize the performance of Focus Electric and – most importantly – make it easy to live with an electric vehicle (EV).

“Consumers interested in an electric vehicle are more focused on reducing the impact their driving has on the environment,” explained John Schneider, Ford chief engineer for HMI, Driver Controls and Infotainment. “Rather than minimize the realities of battery range and the need for more conscious trip planning in an electric vehicle, we’ve made it a core part of the ownership experience, giving owners the tools to actively manage how they can drive their car based on where they need to go.”

via FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC DASHBOARD TECH MAXIMIZES RANGE, TEACHES FUN, FREEDOM OF FUEL-FREE DRIVING | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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INTRODUCING ALL-NEW FOCUS ELECTRIC – GO FUEL-FREE WITH FIRST ZERO-EMISSIONS PASSENGER CAR FROM FORD | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:37:17 +0000

All-new Ford Focus Electric is the first fuel-free, rechargeable passenger car from Ford and one of five new electrified vehicles Ford will deliver by 2013 in North America
and Europe
Focus Electric will offer a mile-per-gallon equivalent better than Chevrolet Volt and competitive with other battery electric vehicles
The all-electric Focus is capable of fully recharging in three to four hours at home using the available wall-mounted 240-volt charge station – charging in half the time of the Nissan Leaf
The new Focus Electric offers value charging, powered by Microsoft, to help owners in the U.S. charge their vehicles at the cheapest utility rates, lowering the cost of ownership
Focus Electric provides a special version of MyFord Touch^™driver connect technology especially for electric customers and introduces MyFord Mobile, a smartphone app and website for monitoring key vehicle functions and charge settings while mobile

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7, 2011 – Ford Motor Company unveiled today its all-new Focus Electric – the company’s first-ever all-electric passenger car. The zero-CO₂-emissions, gasoline-free version of Ford’s popular small car is the flagship of the company’s growing fleet of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles coming to North America and Europe by 2013.

“Focus Electric is the flagship of our new family of electrified vehicles, showcasing our commitment to offer consumers choice when it comes to fuel-efficient or fuel-free vehicles,” said Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president for Global Product Development. “Its advanced powertrain will deliver significant energy efficiency advantages and zero CO₂ emissions without compromising driving enjoyment. And its suite of smart driver information technologies will transform the way customers think about energy usage and their transportation needs.”

The Focus Electric will launch in late 2011 and is designed to offer enough range to cover the majority of daily driving habits of Americans. It will offer a mile-per-gallon equivalent better than Chevrolet Volt and competitive with other battery electric vehicles.

A full recharge is expected to take three to four hours at home with the 240-volt charge station –half the charge time of the Nissan Leaf.

via INTRODUCING ALL-NEW FOCUS ELECTRIC – GO FUEL-FREE WITH FIRST ZERO-EMISSIONS PASSENGER CAR FROM FORD | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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FORD MUSTANG OWNERS NEXT FOR SYNC APPLINK AND UNMATCHED VOICE CONTROL, ACCESS TO MOBILE APPS | see SYNC APPLINK at McMahon Ford your St. Louis Ford Dealership

Thomas McMahon — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:33:03 +0000

2012 Ford Mustang owners are next in line for SYNC^®AppLink, the industry-first software application that gives SYNC users hands-free voice control of their smartphone apps
Mustang will be the first vehicle with AppLink integrated with Ford’s optional Voice-Activated Navigation System, adding enhanced access
SYNC AppLink for Mustang will first be demonstrated at the Pepcom Digital Experience, held in Las Vegas tonight, the day before the start of the 2011 International CES

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 5, 2011 – Ford will launch SYNC^®AppLink next as a factory-installed feature for the 2012 Ford Mustang. AppLink is the free software program that gives SYNC users voice control of apps stored on their smartphone.

Mustang will be the first vehicle that will offer AppLink with the standard SYNC interface, as well as be integrated into the optional Voice-Activated Navigation System, providing the additional convenience of an 8-inch touch screen for control.

“Mustang is an exciting next addition to the AppLink portfolio, giving Ford the ability to offer more of our customers a smarter solution to using apps while in the car,” said Doug VanDagens, director of Ford Connected Services. “We continue to move quickly and migrate smart technologies across our vehicle portfolio that deliver solutions customers are demanding.”

Just a few weeks ago, Ford went live with AppLink as a download on www.syncmyride.com, available exclusively to 2011 Ford Fiesta owners for popular mobile apps, including Pandora internet radio, Stitcher news radio and OpenBeak.

via FORD MUSTANG OWNERS NEXT FOR SYNC APPLINK AND UNMATCHED VOICE CONTROL, ACCESS TO MOBILE APPS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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FORD SYNC NOW IN 3 MILLION VEHICLES; CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, USE OF VOICE CONTROL ON RISE | see SYNC® at McMahon Ford your St. Louis Ford Dealership

Thomas McMahon — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:05:39 +0000

Ford SYNC®, the voice-activated in-car connectivity system is now installed in more than 3 million Ford Motor Company vehicles, since first introduced in late 2007
Latest internal research shows that more than 80 percent of SYNC owners are likely to recommend the system to others, a 5 percentage point increase over last year’s research
More SYNC users also rely on its voice recognition system, with nearly 70 percent usage rate while driving – more than a 5 percentage point increase over previous year
SYNC was introduced in 2007 and still maintains its introductory price as a $395 option for nearly all new-model Ford vehicles; SYNC is also standard equipment on Lincoln models

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 3, 2011 – Ford is ringing in the new year with a noteworthy milestone, by installing the industry-leading Ford SYNC® in-car connectivity system on its 3 millionth vehicle in North America.

“Ford SYNC is clearly making a difference in our customer experience,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president of U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service. “Not only is it proving to differentiate our products from the competition, SYNC is becoming a key point of satisfaction.”

Ford SYNC was first available for the 2008 Ford Focus, with an option price of $395, in the fall of 2007 and quickly migrated across Ford’s product lines. Today, SYNC is available on all Ford and Lincoln products, except those that are largely commercial or fleet use. The option price remains at $395 for most vehicles, but now includes several new standard features such as 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Report, and SYNC Services.

Customers buying Ford vehicles are treating SYNC as a must-have technology, purchasing the system, when available, nearly 80 percent of the time on current 2011 models – up about 4 percentage points compared to 2010 models. SYNC is standard across the Lincoln lineup.

via FORD SYNC NOW IN 3 MILLION VEHICLES; CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, USE OF VOICE CONTROL ON RISE | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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NEW FORD SYNC DESTINATIONS APP OFFERS ‘ON THE GO’ NAVIGATION; PREDICTS BEST DEPARTURE TIMES | Ford Motor Company Newsroom

Thomas McMahon — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:47:42 +0000

SYNC® Destinations is a free smartphone app that gives SYNC Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) users mobile access to search for and save destinations to their cloud-based SYNC Services account for easy access when back in the car
App includes Predictive Traffic, powered by Ford’s best-in-class traffic information supplier INRIX, providing users with recommended departure time, travel time and ETA based on current and expected traffic conditions along their route
Free SYNC Destinations app is available today for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad and Android-based devices and can be downloaded through the Apple App Store and Android Market
SYNC Destinations is available to owners of 2010-2011 SYNC-equipped, TDI-capable vehicles who have a registered and active TDI services account on www.syncmyride.com

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 29, 2010 – Owners of 2010 and 2011 Ford SYNC-equipped vehicles that are Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI)-capable can now download a free smartphone app designed to help get them where they need to go with less hassle.

Ford launched the SYNC Destinations mobile app today for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad and Android-based devices, with BlackBerry smartphones coming soon. Available at no cost, the app gives users of TDI services mobile access to a host of navigation and traffic information specifically designed to make any trip easier.

via NEW FORD SYNC DESTINATIONS APP OFFERS ‘ON THE GO’ NAVIGATION; PREDICTS BEST DEPARTURE TIMES | Ford Motor Company Newsroom.

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Ford’s SYNC Destinations helps folks navigate around North America (intomobile.com)
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