From Htcyou: Ford has shown off the latest update of its Sync vehicle Android integration at the recent CES 2012. With the latest version, the in-car infotainment system integrates with Android devices as well as BlackBerry and iPhone to allow a driver to control apps on the device. Drivers can give commands by voice, steering wheel controls, as well as through the center stack and touchscreen. More »

There was a recent alliance between For and the Legoland Florida theme park. To celebrate this friendship a life size Ford Explorer was built using 382,858 legos, which took 22 employees over 2,500 hours to make. Both of these cars are pretty heavy; however, the real Ford Explorer is 4,053 pounds whereas the Lego one is about half that weight, 2,654 pounds. More »

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Ford and Toyota are pairing up together to work on the next-generation of networking and Internet-connected services that will be found in their cars. This project will hopefully set the standards for other automakers to comply to and surpass. More »

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Ford would like the action of plugging in a new Ford EV to have an intuitive feel. And they’ve just announced that it has a standardized the location of charge points on the Focus Electric and C-MAX Energi to the left front fender. More »

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Ford is trying to get consumers more excited about its products, so its European research team researched and designed a car seat prototype that will monitor a driver’s heart using six embedded electrodes. This technology can help measure a driver’s heart without actually having to touch skin. More »

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Ford has teamed up with Google and is now using the Google Prediction API to optimize cards output. Using the cloud can apparently make Ford’s cars better by aggregating data, perform scaled computations and result in greater efficiency. More »

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Ford is looking to bring individuals talking cars via the same technology used in smartphones - GPS and Wi-Fi. The trick is to use this technology to enable your car to “see” other cars on the road. More »

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There is no doubt that 2009 has been a huge year for the mobile internet craze. Last year, mobile internet usage jumped an astounding 75% in the third quarter alone. Car companies are now trying to cash in on this new craze by developing technology for automobiles that makes them wireless hot spots. While Japan has already been using such technology as early as 1997 (no surprises there…), the Western world is still toying with different methods to try to make this new concept a success. Companies such as Mercedes and General Motors are exploring the development of their own separate hardware that will have to be purchased for internet use in the car. Ford, on the other hand, is exploring connectivity with preexisting USB modems that users may already have purchased for other services. More »

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Not only is Sin City forever known to me as a place most sacred in my heart of hearts, it’s also the home of the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show. CES, for short. Set to happen Jan 7-10, this year’s CES show is boasting a record number of tech exhibitors: 2,500 exhibitors showcasing all their latest wares for 2010! Makes me wonder — is three days even enough? Is it possible to visit every exhibitor? More »

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Car accidents can be horrific, but not if the proper safety precautions are taken. See, during a car accident, the driver has the most protection, from the sides, and front, but what about the passengers sitting in the back? Well, Ford is the first car company to create inflatable seat belts that work with the airbags in front of them in order to prevent neck injuries. More »

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