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NewsOctober 21, 2009

Ford Uses Special Goggles in Distracted Driving Research

DEARBORN, MI --- Ford Motor Co., as the final phase of its research into the cause and effects of distracted driving, is using high-tech goggles that measure the amount of time drivers take their eyes off the road to help validate in-vehicle technologies such as GPS navigation systems.

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NewsJuly 23, 2009

Ford Focus Earns IIHS 'Top Safety Pick'

Ford will launch its exclusive MyKey teen safety technology in the summer of 2009. It allows owners to program a key that can limit the vehicle's top speed and audio volume. MyKey also encourages safety-belt usage by muting the audio system until front occupants buckle up.

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NewsMay 29, 2009

Ford 911 Assist Helps in Emergencies

DEARBORN, MI – In such a situation that an occupant cannot respond, SYNC speaks to the 911 service and alerts an operator that a crash has occurred.

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NewsMay 26, 2009

12% of New Cars to Ship with Embedded Telematics

NEW YORK – OEMs continue to enhance existing embedded and hybrid telematics services and/or launch new ones, driving global penetration rates in new cars to 12 percent in 2010, according to ABI Research.

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NewsMay 26, 2009

12% of New Cars to Ship with Embedded Telematics

NEW YORK – OEMs continue to enhance existing embedded and hybrid telematics services and/or launch new ones, driving global penetration rates in new cars to 12 percent in 2010, according to ABI Research.

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NewsMarch 9, 2009

2010 Ford Escape to Offer Additional Safety Features

DEARBORN, MI – The 2010 Ford Escape is adding five new features designed to improve safety, reduce driver distractions, and aid drivers by automatically parallel-parking their vehicle.

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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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NewsJune 6, 2008

Ford Helping to Reduce Driver Distraction Through Research and SYNC

DEARBORN, MI – Ford is helping to reduce potential driver distraction through ongoing research and the development of hands-free, voice-activated technologies.

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NewsMay 1, 2008

Ford Introduces SYNC Accessory Kit for Navigators

DEARBORN, Mich. --- Ford has introduced an affordable, dealer-installed SYNC accessory kit that allows select 2008 Navigator and Navigator L customers to use the voice-activated communications system that works with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and digital media players.

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