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Denso Jumping Into Sync Wars
Automotive News [sub] reports that supplier giant Denso, which is 23 percent owned by Toyota, will launch a competitor to Ford’s Sync system. The system, named Blue Harmony, will provide music,...
View ArticleMicrosoft: Hohm On The Range Anxiety
Reuters reports that Ford and Microsoft are deepening ties that began with the Sync hands-free system, announcing a new online app aimed at plug-in vehicle owners. “Hohm,” as the new app is called,...
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Microsoft Mines Brains Of Chinese Taxi Drivers
It’s a well-kept secret, which will give the willies to people who are (at least publicly) worried about intellectual property: Microsoft has one of their best R&D centers in China. Located in the...
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2013 Ford Fusion, Ford Flex To Get SYNC As Standard
As lifetime President of the “Auxillary Cable Fan Club”, it saddens me to see that Ford’s annoying system will be standard on the 2013 Flex and 2013 Gamechanger Fusion, with Ford boasting that over 4...
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The 1988 CRX Si – The Car I Should Have Bought
1988 CRX Si My buddy John is one of the smartest guys I know and over the many years we have been friends John has always been a step or two ahead of most people, myself included. In 1988, when I was...
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Chrysler Adding Microsoft-Based Infotainment System To UConnect Range
The UConnect system used on everything from Jeep Grand Cherokee to the Dodge Dart to the Chrysler 300, is one of the better infotainment systems on the market. But the 8.4 inch screen is getting a...
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Ford CEO Mulally To Head Boeing Or Microsoft Soon?
The rumor mill has been grinding away as of late regarding the possible return of Ford CEO Alan Mulally to helm either one of two of Seattle’s many economic engines: Microsoft and Boeing. In the face...
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Mullaly On Short List to Head Microsoft
Looking for a change in leadership once CEO Steve Ballmer steps down, Microsoft has announced its shortlist of five potential candidates, including current Ford CEO Ford Mullaly. Alongside former...
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Ford Leaves Microsoft For BlackBerry In Future SYNC Updates
As automakers seek out technology partners for their on-board electronic devices, Ford is leaving Microsoft by the side of the road for a variant of BlackBerry’s QNX-based operating system in future...
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Ford Fiesta, Escape First With Sync 3 System Starting This Summer
Coming to the Ford Fiesta and Escape this summer is the automaker’s Sync 3 connected-vehicle system, where it will be listed as an option on the order form. The Sync 3 system is based upon...
View ArticleToyota Embraces Big Data (Science), Spins Off a Company
Your vehicle’s technology is enslaving you, and Toyota wants to help you break free. Today, Toyota has become the latest automaker to create a subsidiary tasked with generating new technology and...
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