Ford BlueCruise is gaining users rapidly in North America with F-150, Mustang Mach-E, and other Ford vehicle customers recording 10.6 million miles of hands-free highway driving since the technology launched this time last year in 2021. The software’s evolution continues with Ford Power-Up software updates bringing BlueCruise to increasing numbers of customers who bought vehicles…
Ford recently developed and revealed a new prototype robot charging station that drivers can operate remotely via their smartphone from the comfort of their electric vehicle. This prototype has the potential to support disabled drivers, letting them stay in the car while it hooks everything up to charge, or they could leave the car while…
Ford dealerships are beginning to gain access to a new state-of-the-art remote viewing technology called See What I See, or SWIS. This two-way, hands-free electronic headset allows dealership technicians to communicate with team members at the Ford Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in Dearborn, using video and audio to discuss repairs and work more efficiently. The…
Ford of Europe announced this week that they will be revamping their plants in both Valencia, Spain and Cologne, Germany in order to fill the rising demand for electric vehicles throughout Europe. Between the two locations, they plan to release an electric version of the popular Ford Puma, electrified Ford Pro vehicles, and EV connected…
Ford recently reported that the company’s President and CEO Jim Farley is scheduled to take part in a fireside chat with technology analyst Toni Sacconaghi. The discussion will be held at the Alliance Bernstein 38th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The plan is for Farley to…
To help improve how glass windshield replacements and glass components fit, function, provide safety, and maintain structural durability during repair, Ford is officially starting the Ford Certified Glass Network. In a recent announcement, Ford went on the record stating that the default equipment windshields and glass for vehicles are designed and tested to operate…
The 2022 Ford E-Transit has just started to roll off the line in Europe, and is already making a splash. To help make the integration of this groundbreaking electric vehicle easier and smoother for business owners, Ford Pro is launching an integrated charging solution that will help fleet managers and business owners to identify the…
The new 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning started initial development last fall, but Ford recently reported that, on April 26, the first consumer-available models of the powerful all-electric pickup will become available. Production of the F-150 Lightning is operating out of Ford’s Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan, the same location that has been developing Ford pickups…
Ford is running an experiment in Aachen, Germany that could revolutionize how emergency vehicles are able to respond to crisis situations. While an emergency vehicle running its sirens has the right to run a red light, pulling up to an intersection and finding the way blocked by other cars without that same privilege can make…
Ford recently showed the results of a new study by the auto company and the University of Michigan which concluded that using electric pickup trucks instead of combustion-powered models has a greater impact on greenhouse gas reductions than switching to other electric vehicles. Ford’s research examined the reductions in greenhouse gas emissions produced by battery-operated…
