Ford (NYSE:F) is expanding the reach of its in-car SYNC AppLink system to more vehicles for the 2012 model year, including the Fusion sedan, the F-150 pickups, the Expedition SUV and the Shelby GT500 ...

An update to Ford Sync retrofits the infotainment platform with the Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP), which enables some smartphones to stream and read text messages out loud to to the driver.

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Looking to add Sync to a new Ford purchase? You're in luck -- not only is Ford expanding the availability of its hands-free infotainment system for the 2012 model year, but it's also dropping the cost ...

Steve Ballmer reported today that Microsoft SYNC is now in 1 Million Ford company vehicles, including Ford Fusions, Focuses, and even Lincoln MKS luxury sedans. The Bluetooth integration features that ...

Ford got into the act at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas with the debut of the next-generation of Sync, its voice-activated, in-car technology. Alan Mulally, chief executive ...

Ever since Ford opened up its AppLink developer program, allowing anyone to submit apps for use in Ford SYNC-enabled vehicles, the company has seen an influx in compatible apps. One of the newest ones ...

Yesterday, Alan Mulally delivered the one-millionth SYNC equipped vehicle to Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer. Of course it was the all-new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid that has been making headlines all ...

HIGHS Myriad powertrain options, optional all-wheel drive, attractive styling. LOWS Options add up quickly, cheapish interior materials, Sport model discontinued. VERDICT The Fusion is good at many ...

Cars have become expensive, rolling gadgets that are full of screens, speakers, and sensors — but are they actually good gadgets? In our new series, ScreenDrive, we’ll review cars just like any other ...

The “Do Not Disturb” button will block incoming phone calls and text-message alerts while the vehicle is moving. Incoming calls will be diverted to your cell phone’s voicemail, but the driver can ...

HIGHS Dozens of permutations, exceptionally good-looking, some models are fun to drive. LOWS Hybrid models fail to inspire, can be very pricey, competitors are more refined. VERDICT A hugely varied ...