Ford SYNC 4 Uses INRIX to Help You Save Bucks
Ford is leveraging technology by INRIX to make it easier for folks driving the new Mustang Mach-E, all-new Bronco, and F-150 to save a few dollars here and there. INRIX, an industry leader in connected car services and analytics, is lending its services to next-generation SYNC 4 systems with navigation. The Latest Tech: FordPass lets […]
Vijay Sankaran Opting Not to Rejoin Ford
Update (11/20): On Friday, Ford announced that Vijay Sankaran has opted not to return to Ford. Per Ford President and CEO Jim Farley: Vijay informed us that while he was excited by the opportunity to rejoin Ford during this transformative period for the company, he decided he wanted to take some time off to spend […]
Ford Reveals Plans for Michigan Central in Corktown
Two years into its development of Corktown, Ford Motor Company gave a peek behind the curtain at what’s in store. This week, the automaker detailed Michigan Central, what it terms an “inclusive, vibrant, and walkable mobility innovation district.” The Future of Ford: Teaming with Mobileye to improve driver-assist technology Ford purchased the long-abandoned Michigan Central […]
Ford Revealing E-Transit Electric Van on Nov. 12
If you’re in search of a commercial van and want to reduce your carbon footprint, mark your calendars for Nov. 12. Ford reveals its all-new, all-electric E-Transit later this month, adding an electrifying new chapter to the legacy of the world’s best-selling cargo van. Hot Tech: Ford SYNC 4 uses INRIX technology to find cheaper […]
Ford First to Partner with The Copper Mark
Ford Motor Company is furthering its commitment to sustainability by becoming the first-ever corporate partner of The Copper Mark. Teaming with the organization, the copper industry’s leader in social and environmental assurance, will help Ford ensure responsible and sustainable copper sourcing along its supply chain. Ford Technology: Ford SYNC 4 uses INRIX to find cheap […]
Reminder: Don’t Speed During the Quarantine
If you’re a vehicle owner, you might be enjoying one unexpected benefit of the COVID-19 lockdowns: a lack of traffic. Quieter roads can definitely make it more tempting to speed when you take your car out for the occasional essential errand. Police have reported an increase in speeders during this time in both the U.S. […]
2019 Urban Mobility Report Predicts Increase for Time Wasted in Traffic
Traffic is a serious problem, and according to a new report, it’s not going to improve in the future. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute and INRIX recently released the 2019 Urban Mobility Report. It spells out just how costly and time-consuming traffic is for every driver. Future of Driving Capability: 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban […]
Buckle Up: AAA Estimates High Thanksgiving Traffic
If you’re getting ready for Thanksgiving travel this week, you’re not alone. The American Automobile Association estimates that you’ll join about 55 million people heading to the skies or the roads this turkey season. Most of your fellow travelers, about 49.3 million people, will use the U.S.A.’s highways and back roads to reach family and […]
Pittsburgh Launches New Study to Determine More Efficient Use of Space
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, more American cities are starting to promote the use of public transit and carpooling to help reduce congestion. Pittsburgh is just one of these cities. Confidence Boost: Learn more about OnStar technology Seeking a more effective use of resources The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is spearheading a study to brainstorm more […]
2018 Traffic Data Suggests the Worst Cities to Drive
If you totaled the amount of time you spend in traffic during the year, you might barf. While it may not be as depressing as the hours we spend on the porcelain throne, where you live has an effect on how long you spend on the road. Inrix, a mobile statistics company, published a traffic […]
Ford Says EcoSport Creates EcoSpots Thanks to Shorter Stature
We’ve all been there: Driving around a three- or four-block radius in seemingly interminable loops looking for that one unoccupied parking space to call home for the next hour or so while you enjoy the dinner date for which you are already running 10 minutes late. You drive past five or six vehicles that seem […]
AAA Study Predicts a Record 46.9 Million Americans Will Travel During Independence Day
An increasing number of Americans are expected to celebrate their country's birthday by heading out on summer road trips
Memorial Day is generally considered the busiest holiday in terms of travel during the summer season. With that said, Independence Day sees its own fair share of on-road Americans traversing across the country. In fact, a new survey from AAA suggests that a record 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during Independence […]
2018 Audi R8 Spyder Overview
With its growling V10 engine, the 2018 Audi R8 Spyder a sports car that’s tough to beat. Public figures across all mediums have been behind the wheel of this one – from Alfie Deyes to Kevin Pearson on This Is Us. Its powertrain earns it a 0-to-60 time of just 3.5 seconds, while a stylish […]
Parking Was the Biggest Expense for Vehicle Owners in 2017
When you’re putting together your budget for car ownership, things like car payments, insurance, and gas probably come to mind as the most obvious monthly costs. But, as it turns out, parking is a bigger expense than you might expect. According to a study done by INRIX, a company focused on transportation analytics, parking was the largest […]
Ford Announces Miami as Partner City for Autonomous Vehicle Services Pilot
Ford’s vice president of Autonomous Vehicles and Electrification, Sherif Marakby, confirmed last month at the 2018 North American International Auto Show that Ford would be “testing a lot more than pizza” as part of a collaboration with a then-yet-unnamed partner city to test out its business model for autonomous vehicle services. On Wednesday, in an […]
Best and Worst Times to Travel During the Holiday Week
If you’re planning on hitting the road for Christmas, you might be wondering exactly how crowded routes are expected to be this year. According to AAA, 107.3 million Americans will be transporting themselves to their loved ones’ houses sometime between December 23rd through January 1st. Vehicles will compose the majority of this traffic; AAA estimates that […]
Waze Introduces “Where To Park” Feature (Finally)
Thank goodness for GPS apps on smartphones that help us get from place to place with as little pain as possible. While applications like Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze make getting to your destination infinitely easier than the days of paper maps or printed MapQuest destinations, there is one area where they are sorely […]
Study: Sitting in Traffic Pollutes the Air Inside Your Car
When we talk about pollution from cars, usually we are occupied with the area around the car. This is especially true in the past year, as more and more air pollution causes smog in larger cities, leading many capitals to temporarily ban cars or severely limit them from the roads. However, there is one area […]