Ford recently pledged that all its new vehicles would have 4G LTE baked in by 2019, and now it's offering existing drivers a way to get their cars connected. The FordPass SmartLink consists of a plug-in LTE dongle and Ford's companion smartphone app, and together they can bring 2010-17 vehicles up to speed with the cutting-edge in in-car tech.
Ford has announced Co-Pilot 360 and claims that the new suite of safety systems for passenger cars and trucks is the most advanced system out there. Ford plans to roll out Co-Pilot 360 in key global markets starting this fall. The stated goal of the system is to help customers drive more safely and confidently in congesting and amid growing distractions behind the wheel.
Ford has given us the first glimpse of the new Ford Bronco... well, sort of, anyway. The hotly-anticipated new truck will see Ford revive one of its most loved nameplates, but so far the automaker has been playing its Bronco cards close to its chest.
Ford may have been faced criticism that it lagged rivals in embracing electrification, but it's now going all-in on EVs, promising more hybrids and a smaller-than-Bronco SUV with true off-road capabilities. The automaker announced the aggressive roadmap today, as it sets out a stall that's heavy on the SUVs and crossovers that US drivers continue to be swayed toward.
Ford is recalling a whopping 1.3 million cars in the US, after discovering that their steering wheels could come loose and detach completely while on the road. The American automaker has warned owners of select Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars that, over time, the bolts that hold their steering wheels to the steering column could come loose.
Ford has announced that another of its legendary special edition Mustangs will return for the 2019 model year. The California Special is making a come back and will be offered with some cool special touches that fans will appreciate. One of the key features of the California special since the '60s has been the blacked-out grill and that is featured on the 2019 model.
Ford is setting self-driving cars loose in Florida, picking Miami for the automaker's first autonomous vehicle business. New pilots with partners like Domino's Pizza and Postmates will kick off through 2018, Ford says, ahead of its full driverless car launch which is still scheduled for 2021.
Navigation app Sygic has announced at MWC 2018 that its Driving Assistant feature for Ford vehicles is now available. The Driving Assistant feature is voice-controlled, interactive co-driver feature that lets drivers ask for nearby rest stops, restaurants, hotels, and traffic jams along their route. The voice control means the drivers can keep hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
Ford is at Mobile World Congress and has made an announcement that Ford owners around the world can appreciate. Starting in April 2018, the Waze navigation and traffic app will be available to Ford owners around the world. Waze has more than 100 million active users and is the largest community-based navigation app out there.
Ford is set to end production of the awesome Focus RS sports car in April. While that is sad for fans of the car, it does mean that the last hurrah for the AWD performance car will be a cool special edition. You can only get it in the UK, so US fans be very sad.
When is a van not a van? When it's an affordable Ford family-carrier targeting Baby Boomers with misty-eyed memories of old nameplates. The American automaker has resurrected the Ford Transit Connect Wagon brand for a whole new seven-seater, and it looks set to challenge two of the industry's current obsessions: Millennials and SUVs.
Ford has unveiled the 2019 Transit Connect Wagon and it is aiming the vehicle directly at Baby Boomers who need space, versatility, and tech without the big price tag that normally comes with a minivan. The vehicle can haul up to seven people and is designed to be able to change easily between small business needs, hobbies, and grandkids. The new vehicle is being unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show.