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NewsFebruary 9, 2012

Ford Adds SYNC as Standard Equipment on Fusion and Flex

DEARBORN, MI - Starting with the Fusion and Flex, Ford said it projects 9 million more SYNC-powered vehicles over the next three years.

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NewsDecember 13, 2011

NTSB Recommends Nationwide Ban on Driver Use of Portable Electronic Devices

WASHINGTON – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a recommendation to the 50 states, and D.C., to ban driver use of all portable electronic devices in a vehicle, including hands-free devices.

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NewsOctober 18, 2011

Ford SYNC Update Adds More Hands-Free Functionality

DEARBORN, MI – Ford has released a new update to its SYNC software, which gives users the ability to have text messages read to them aloud.

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NewsJuly 19, 2011

GHSA Report Shows Hands-Free Cell Use Just as Risky as Hand-Held Cell Use

WASHINGTON - Some of the key findings from a Governor's Highway Safety Association report include statistics on how often drivers are distracted and what the major factors distracting them actually are.

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NewsSeptember 11, 2009

Ford Backs Handheld Texting Ban

WASHINGTON - Ford said the ban will help promote a more "rapid transition hands-free and voice-activated technologies."

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NewsJanuary 13, 2009

Ford to Power GPS Using TeleNav

LAS VEGAS – Ford Motor Company will use TeleNav's GPS navigation software in the newest version of its in-car connectivity system, SYNC with Traffic, Directions, and Information.

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NewsDecember 31, 2008

Texting While Driving Banned in California

LOS ANGELES – Effective Jan. 1, it is illegal to compose, send, and read a text, instant message, or e-mail, as well as browse the Web from any mobile device while operating a motorized vehicle in California.

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NewsAugust 26, 2008

iTRAK Call Commander Option Adds Voice Communications to Fleet Tracking System

WOODLAND PARK, CO – iTRAK Corporation announced the commercial release of its Call Commander hands-free voice option to improve the efficiency and safety of fleet drivers.

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NewsJune 20, 2008

Drivers Tap Bluetooth Technology to Comply With Hands-Free Laws

BELLEVUE, WA – As hands-free legislation spreads across the nation, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group is working to educate the public on how Bluetooth technology can be used in the car for hands-free compliance.

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NewsJune 8, 2008

Plantronics Helps Drivers Gear Up for Hands-Free Calling Laws

SANTA CRUZ, CA --- To help California and Washington drivers prepare for the upcoming hands-free laws in their states, headset manufacturer Plantronics has launched a new Web site called Plantronics City.

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