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The theft of mobile electronic devices has become increasingly attractive as the value of gadgets rises and the economy falls. A particularly easy way to steal is to simply open likely-looking backpacks and rucksacks while they're being worn and remove the gadgetry without the owner noticing. Sometimes the pack can be unzipped quietly, other times it's cut open with a
Much of the focus lately on Ford products has surrounded technology, as in Ford Sync. That changed yesterday, however, with the announcement of the new Ford Green Escape. That's green as in environmentally friendly, although you can get it in green the color also. The emphasis for the Green Escape is in two areas - the components and the noise.
If you believe that there's no substitute for horsepower, then you'll be rejoicing in 2012 as Ford updates the iconic Mustang muscle car line-up. The new Mustang will be ready to go in spring but the real power will be later in the year with the return of the Boss 302 and the Shelby GT500, expected to be the most
Ford today announced that the new Ford Escape SUV would come with a powered liftgate that opens and closes when you kick your foot under just below the bumper . Using gesture-based technology similar to games consoles, it ensures that the liftgate doesn't open accidentally. Todd's Noytes: Having actually seen this work at a Ford Demo today. It's pretty cool
Travelling by air can be pretty dull - you're jammed into a metal tube with nowhere to go even if you could get out of your seat. Inflight entertainment has evolved from one or two screens for the whole cabin to multichannel personal media players in seat headrests, which certainly helps to alleviate the boredom. More recently and largely responding
Today August 22 Alan Mulally Ford Chief Executive Officer and Toyota President Akio Toyoda agreed to a memorandum of understanding to share information on the development of a new hybrid power train. One of the biggest problems with today’s hybrid trucks are their expense. Toyota is an acknowledge leader in the area of hybrid technology. While Ford is a leader
Ford yesterday announced a new SYNC Services feature, "Operator Assist", which lets drivers speak to a real person in order to help with enquiries such as business searches or address entry. It's currently in beta and is being offered free to registered users of SYNC Services. Operator Assist is voice activated and the new feature provides customers with the ability