This past decade, in-car infotainment electronics has evolved from a multi-disc CD charger and the occasional rear-seat DVD viewing system to a level of innovation once thought of as absurd. Satellite radio, electronic GPS guidance and even wireless Internet connections on several luxury products provide a mere tip of the iceberg to what is currently [...]
In an indirect way, the Ford Motor Company could be cited as bringing the first drain to the electric car. At the time of the auto manufacturer’s formation, the makeshift American roads were roamed by a multitude of power sources. Internal combustion gasoline engines were given a firm challenge from steam as well as electric [...]
Today, many of us envy our smartphones in a similar fashion to how automobiles were excepted in the 1950s through to the 1970s. Eagerly awaiting the newest, more powerful designs meant to captivate, we look more for a fulfilling multimedia experience rather than the muscle to spin tires. Over the past few years, Ford’s SYNC [...]
Ford’s Sync, developed by Microsoft, gives the driver voice-recognition which integrates into the car’s audio system, bluetooth, and navigation. It’s a good system, and until now, has yet to be rivaled by any other car maker. The Kia UVO is the first rival to Sync, and is also developed in partnership with Microsoft. Kia just [...]