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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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Ford Smart Mobility is the company’s plan to deliver the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data; the initial stage was the creation of 25 mobility experiments across the globe. In many cities, driving a personal vehicle from home to work is not feasible.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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All the connections–and knobs! The rear head and leg room easily and comfortably accommodate a 6-foot plus person, and can handle three child seats. Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging. respectively.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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We recently took a look at a brand-new local iteration run by the local auto club, but using software developed and being used by many others. Uber’s value proposition is that it is cheaper than using a taxi and much cheaper than using a personal car. The changes keep coming as illustrated in this recent update.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Performance Sedans

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If a responsive, tightly connected-to-the-road experience is not what excites you, there is an eight-passenger SUV somewhere with your name on it. The top line of the handling differences between the two come down to personal preference. It handles great and is a peek into Volkswagen’s performance future. So which to buy?

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. The horizontal LED tail lights, are connected by a light strip that runs the full width of the rear. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Impressive Efficiency.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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mpg, just a touch below membership in the magic 30 MPG AWD Club. The MDI lets you play your music from a personal external audio device through the audio system, with connections for players and storage devices that use a USB interface, including memory sticks and portable hard disk drives.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

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The rear head and leg room easily could comfortably accommodate a six-foot plus person. Volkswagen’s CarNet connected car technology provides a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wi-Fi and wireless phone charging. An up-to-date display that will be updated over-the-air.