Verizon’s CEO on 4G LTE’s potential for social good — announces $10M award

January 8, 2013 5:08 PM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Lowell McAdam reflects on how fast wireless networks can help society, and puts money down to prove it.

Ford launches mobile developer program, adds new Amazon, Rhapsody, & WSJ apps for Sync

January 7, 2013 4:00 PM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

The Ford Developer Program, announced today at CES 2013, specifically aims to create apps that will utilize the Sync system and Ford's AppLink API.

Ford’s new hybrid Fusion inches close to the Prius with 47MPG fuel rating

September 18, 2012 9:31 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Today Ford revealed that its new Fusion hybrid has received a 47MPG rating from the EPA, putting it close to Prius territory.

Ford and Roximity team up to bring daily deals to your car

August 8, 2012 12:38 PM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

Today in "Something we really didn't need, but here it is anyway": Auto powerhouse Ford and app maker Roximity have teamed up to bring location-aware deal alerts to consumers while they drive.

Ford’s new mobile app promises to speed up car-charging

June 12, 2012 9:01 PM Lindsey Compton
Lindsey Compton

Ford not only unveiled its first all-electric car today – check out VB writer Sean Ludwig’s test drive with the new vehicle) – but the company also announced a new mobile app to help keep the car charged: MyFord Mobile …

Ford unveils “overclocked” turbocharger in 2013 Focus ST

May 26, 2012 11:33 AM Dylan Tweney
Dylan Tweney

Similar to the way that hardcore PC enthusiasts overclock their CPUs to squeeze out extra performance, Ford is preparing a car with an “overclocked” turbocharger.

The 2013 Ford Focus ST will have a turbo that provides extra power for longer …

Ford encourages employees’ tinkering with free TechShop memberships

May 4, 2012 2:04 PM Jolie O'Dell
Jolie O'Dell

Some companies cater lunch on Fridays. Some throw in gym memberships or childcare or chair massages. Not Ford.

These guys are going big: They’re giving invention-focused employees TechShop memberships so they can tinker and make to their hearts’ delight.

TechShop …

Ford’s first all-electric car, the Focus Electric, gives a taste of the future (video)

April 18, 2012 11:39 AM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

Ford is in the process of making big changes to its overall strategy, and its first all-electric car, the Focus Electric, helps show how the company is evolving.

The company’s new direction offers “the power of choice” to consumers by …

Ford plugs cars as the next big connected devices [video]

March 20, 2012 12:47 PM Jolie O'Dell
Jolie O'Dell

We caught up with Ford at South By Southwest last week to chat about the connected car phenomenon.

After all, at CES earlier this year, high-tech car tech was the talk of the show. Currently, Ford’s in-car computer system, called …

If CES was any indication, car tech is going high tech this year (pictures)

January 18, 2012 6:22 AM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

More than any other time in the history of the Consumer Electronics Show, car manufacturers showed up in full force to last week’s show in Las Vegas — a major sign that cars are going high tech this year.

While …

Ford’s Sync in-car computer now inside 4M cars, adds on-demand NPR and navigation apps

January 9, 2012 6:30 PM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

Ford’s in-car computer, Sync, is now installed in 4 million vehicles. To celebrate the milestone, the car company has added new abilities including hands-free voice navigation from Telenav and on-demand access to National Public Radio programs. The company announced the …

NTSB wants nation-wide ban on cell phone use while driving

December 13, 2011 3:25 PM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

The National Transportation Safety Board has suggested a nation-wide ban on using cell phones for talking or texting while driving, even hand’s-free, in a steep measure that would change how people use their phones in the U.S.

Drivers distracted by …

Ford lifts the curtain on five-seater Connect Electric station wagon

November 17, 2011 3:10 PM Chikodi Chima
Chikodi Chima

Ford Motor Company yesterday announced the release of a five-seater electric station wagon developed in partnership with commercial vehicle company Azure Dynamics, according to CNET.

Based on Ford’s Transit Connect van, the five-seater Ford Transit Connect Electric Wagon will be …

Cadillac’s new CUE car system takes cues from smartphones, tablets

October 12, 2011 9:20 AM Sean Ludwig
Sean Ludwig

Cadillac debuted its new connected car system, dubbed CUE, today, and the in-dashboard interface clearly took a lot of notes from smartphones and tablets.

CUE, which Cadillac launched at the CTIA technology conference in San Diego, shows how much impact …

29 electric car makers ready to rule the streets

September 29, 2011 10:01 AM Matthew Lynley
Matthew Lynley

Editor's Pick

Some crazy concept cars have emerged since the electric car frenzy hit the market in 2008. Where are they now?

We caught up with 29 electric car manufacturers and developers to find out what they’re doing today. Some are still …

Hack your car with OpenXC, a platform for modding Ford car computers

September 12, 2011 12:01 PM Dean Takahashi
Dean Takahashi

Ford and Bug Labs announced today they are creating a platform that will encourage users to modify computers in the automaker’s future cars, bringing together the creativity of computer hackers and car tinkerers.

The companies are launching an open-source in-car …

Electric car range anxiety evaporates after 3 months

September 9, 2011 10:27 AM Matthew Lynley
Matthew Lynley

“Range anxiety” for pure battery-powered electric car owners wears off quickly as a driver begins to understand the capabilities and charging patterns of their car, according to a new study by the Technology Strategy Board.

Around 35 percent of electric …