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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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Together, the companies will test and develop new features that provide enhanced capabilities enabling drivers to opt-in to provide data from their vehicle and then use that information to be smarter, safer drivers. Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. The all-new 1.5-liter and Evasive Steering Assist.

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BMW previews future driver assistance and connected vehicle developments at CES, including more automated driving

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BMW selected the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 in Las Vegas as a venue at which to preview future developments and new applications of connected vehicle technology for series-produced vehicles. These devices are worn like wristwatches and display information from a linked smartphone directly onto the user’s wrist.

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Audi showcases A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva; 157 mpg US, 50 miles electric range

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Audi is providing more details on the coming A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The A3 Sportback e-tron, with 50 kW (204 hp) of system power and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of system torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds on its way to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph).

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

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The other study examined voice-dialing, voice-contact calling and music selection using in-vehicle information or “infotainment” systems in 10 model-year 2015 vehicles. The results raise new and unexpected concerns regarding the use of phones and vehicle information systems while driving. and Toyota 4Runner with Entune (2.9).

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Ford reveals redesigned 2015 Ford Focus with 1.0L EcoBoost engine option

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The current Focus was confirmed last month as the world’s best-selling vehicle nameplate based on Ford’s analysis of the Polk registration data for the first nine months of 2013. million in 2013, including more than 300,000 in China, making it the best-selling passenger car in the fastest-growing new car market in the world.

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Volvo Car Group introducing autonomous steering, other new safety and driver assistance technologies on XC90 next year

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Volvo Cars was the first in the industry with detection and auto brake technologies, from the first-generation braking support in 2006, to Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake in 2010, and the latest Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection in 2013. Two out of three of these occur on roads with speed limits of 70 km/h (43 mph) or more.

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