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Ford pumps up Sync with AppLink

Ford and Microsoft’s Sync system has already received praise from press and consumer a like, and now they are adding more features. The Sync Applink system will be available on the Ford Fiesta and be compatible with Android and Blackberry Phones – Sorry iPhone users, you have to wait till next year.

The Sync Applink system will allow drivers to safely interact through voice controls with their smart phones to control applications. Initially the system with launch with compatibility for Pandora, Sticher, and OpenBeak for Twitter.

Ford has also launched a Sync developer community and the “Mobile Application Developers Network” to give partners access to the Sync API. Developers can go to www.syncmyride.com/developer to submit ideas and sign up for information and get the Sync SDK.

Ford expects mobile computing to be big. The Sync System uses the Ford Service Delivery Network, a cloud based content delivery network that handles turn-by-turn directions.

Ford heats up winter comfort with heated steering wheel in 2011 MKX, factory remote starter in 2011 Super Duty pickup

Despite ardent preparations, one might never truly be ready for the chilled winds blowing and the drop in temperatures that quickly cool you to the core.

Ford, responding to customer inquires and demands, is now offering items often laughed at in other makes.

A factory remote starter will initially be offered in its Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands after it launches on the 2011 Ford Super Duty while a heated steering wheel option will first be seen on the 2011 Lincoln MKX.

Zai designs new limited edition “Supersport” skis for Bentley Motors with world-first use of innovative materials

Bentley has always been a superbly designed motor vehicle.
Its attention to detail, hand-craftsmanship, and superior styling have always coexisted with the car’s underlying ability to power itself effortlessly as if it were a sports car while retaining a luxury sedan’s ride, fit and finish.
Taking the same principles to the winter season, and some might say [...]

Trapster app alerts drivers to speed traps, red light cameras

It’s inevitable. You’re driving along all of a sudden the familiar outline of a Crown Vic is sitting at the side of the road. All of a sudden the hyper-sensitivity to anything you could possibly be doing wrong kicks in and your brain starts listing off every minor traffic violation you’ve committed in the last fifty miles. If you happen to be going slightly faster than speed limit because you weren’t being judicious enough in monitoring your speed, or you were trying to pass or maybe you just had the Motorhead up too loud you might panic and pump the brakes, slowing down to below the speed limit “just to be safe.”

Viper SmartStart, the iPhone app that can start your car

The iPhone has an app for almost anything, now including an app to start your car.

Race Ramps offers a low-clearance car trailer loading solution

Brute Industries, the manufacture of Race Ramps, has new patented ramp solution that allows low-clearance vehicles the ability to be loaded onto trailers without scraping paint on the trailer’s ramp door

Roadmice: Drive The Web In Style

Computer mice have evolved since the Apple II days. However, since we all use them and for the most part they all look alike- why not get a computer mouse with some style? Want to drive the web with a 2010 Camaro? Now you can.