Category Archives: Ford
- May 31, 2007
- Ford steals a page from mobile phones for Mondeo’s HMI
In-car user interface systems run the gamut in terms of usability. BMW’s iDrive (which we’ve found to be alternately wonderful and maddening) and Audi’s slicker, easier-to-use MMI are two of the most well-known. Devising an interface that makes it easy to control multiple systems is no easy task, but Ford thinks it’s found a sweet [...]
- May 31, 2007
- Ford steals a page from mobile phones for Mondeo’s HMI
We still remember being extremely excited about the 200 HP, 2.5L V6 in the SVT Contour, so every time the think of FWD family sedans approaching 300 HP, we shake our heads in amazement. And if an Altima can have 275hp, then what the heck do automakers do with exotic sports cars? Easy, crank up [...]
- May 31, 2007
- Ford denies discussing sale of Volvo– also posted in BMW, Volvo
Earlier this month we brought you a rumor that BMW was in talks with Ford to buy Volvo. Then just this week the rumor popped up again, in a Swedish newspaper. Now Ford comes out to officially quash the story, saying, “Ford Motor Company is not in discussions with BMW or any other company regarding [...]
