Posts Tagged ‘Ford’

Dashboard Computers Go Mainstream at CES 2010

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Automakers unveiled sophisticated dashboard computer systems at CES 2010 this week. Some are calling these ‘infotainment systems’ and debate has started over the level of distraction these pose for drivers.

In this corner, the New York Times:

“This is irresponsible at best and pernicious at worst,” Nicholas A. Ashford, a professor of .Read more...

Adaptive Cruise Control: Adding Some Knight Rider at Ford

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Autopilot is the norm for planes, but are we ready for autopilot in the family sedan?

Wired Magazine profiles Ford Motor Company’s new radar-based adaptive cruise-control system (ACC). A driver can set a speed limit and then focus on steering while the car monitors surrounding traffic and then adjusts velocity.

As Engelman .Read more...