Ford and St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University have entered the final phase of a large-scale research project that started in 2012 to enhance vehicle communication technology. The company aims to develop a technology that will ...
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GLIDDEN paint has announced Cappuccino White (45YY 74/073) as its 2016 Color of the Year. A soft white that offers silence and creates a peaceful space away from the hectic landscape of everyday life, Cappuccino White echoes the growing ...
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Ford has issued five safety recall and one recall compliance in North America to fix defects in some of its vehicles. The company is recalling around 37,000 units of 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles due to issues with adaptive cruise control. ...
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Ford has introduced all-new SYNC 3 technology including advanced voice recognition and touch screen user interface to create apps that enhance the in-car user experience. "Ford challenges developers to find new and exciting ways to ...
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Drivers of Ford electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles can now access their battery charge status, unlock their doors and get a driving score from their last trip with the MyFord Mobile application for smartwatches. "The app gives drivers ...
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Continental has teamed up with Schaeffler to introduce a compact module comprising of a 48 V belt starter generator (BSG) and an integrated belt drive to integrate a BSG between the internal combustion engine and transmission. By adding a ...
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Google has hired former Hyundai boss John Krafcik to spearhead its self-driving car project. He has been working as the president of online car shopping service TrueCar since April 2014 and earlier held management position in Ford. ...
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Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK) is expanding its vehicle lineup for global customers by offering a Shelby GT version of the popular EcoBoost model 2015-2016 Ford Mustang. The new car ...
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Ford has started production of the right-hand-drive Mustang at the company's Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan, US. Ford said that it would be the first year for the availability of Mustang in more than 100 markets where motorists ...
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Ford Sollers, a joint venture between US based automaker Ford and the Russian Sollers has commenced production of engines at its new engine plant, Ford Sollers Elabuga Engine Plant in Elabuga, Russia. The new Russian facility will ...
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China-based internet entrepreneurs and financial investors, including the likes of Tencent and Hillhouse Capital, are supporting NextEV to create a competitor to US electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors. In that direction, the promoters ...
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Because every great adventure is made perfect by the ideal soundtrack, the new 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum edition features an exclusive Sony Audio System with two industry-first technologies - Live Acoustics and Clear Phase. As a ...
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Platinum edition of Ford Explorer has been launched combining features of Explorer Sport and Limited trim level, which will hit the stores next month in the US. Ford group global product development vice-president and chief technical ...
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Ten automobile manufacturers were sued by consumers in the US, who have alleged that the risk posed by carbon monoxide poisoning was concealed in over five million vehicles armed with keyless ignitions, reportedly claiming 13 lives so far. ...
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The 2015 Polyurethanes Technical Conference will highlight issues and topics specific to the automotive market at the three-day event this October. Hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), the conference is set to take ...
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