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Ford Debuts Solar Energy Hybrid Vehicle at CES

When we think of hybrid vehicles, what comes to mind is a car that uses both gas and electricity. Ford has come up with something new. The Ford C-Max Solar Energi Concept is the first-of-its-kind sun-powered vehicle. It is a hybrid vehicle that does not depend on a connection to the electric grid for fuel. The Ford C-Max Solar Energi

2014 Ford Mustang – Test Drive

While in Tucson for Techonomy 13, I had the chance to test drive the 2014 Ford Mustang.. Jeffrey Powers and I traded off in driving and he has video put together.. Thought I would share his video and you will likely see me in a cameo appearance in a segment here.. I love to drive fast and I think you

Ford’s Alan Mullaly Top Contender for Microsoft CEO

Microsoft has been looking hard at Alan Mullaly, CEO of Ford to take over Steve Ballmer's role at Microsoft. Other candidates include Stephen Elop (Nokia), Tony Bates and Paul Maritz (Microsoft execs).

Ford Acquires Software Developer Livio for In-Dash App Connection

Ford has been the innovator on connected in-dash infotainment since they first announced their new systems in 2007. So now with all the other car companies coming up fast on in-app systems, Ford needs to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Today, they have continued their strength with purchasing Livio for an undisclosed sum, but

Ready for Car Sharing? – FORD2GO Launching in Germany

Ford Motor Company will launch FORD2GO in about 50 German Ford dealerships in the second quarter of 2013. FORD2GO will be the first automotive manufacturer-backed car sharing program in Europe. The program is a partnership between Ford, The German Ford Dealers Association and DB Rent (the people behind Flinkster car sharing). They will start out with around 500 cars. DB

The Ford Developer Program

Ford Motor Company opened up their app program to all developers at CES 2013 The new platform is called Uplink it is a suite of technology that works with Connect to Sync. This program has gone through two years of beta testing using such apps as Pandora however now it is open to all developers. It should be opened to

Ford Sync is Moving Ahead

Ford has been busy this year with Sync. It now includes apps like the Wall Street Journal, Aha Radio, Glympse, Amazon mp3 and USA Today. Newspapers like the Wall Street Journal and USA Today are read to you. Ford has open up Sync to developers and is excited about what they will bring to the Eco-system. The Tech Podcast Network