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The future of new Ford car communications

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Fans of Knight Rider may soon see their dreams come true, with Ford’s announcement that having a two-way conversation with a car could soon be the norm for drivers around the world. This advancement is thanks to its Sync car communication system being introduced to new Ford cars.

The Sync system will reach Britain next year and the Daily Mail claimed it to be the "most advanced in-car communication." The system will be able to recognise 19 languages - including regional accents - and will be programmed with 10,000 commands. It will be available in a range of Ford models and the Sync technology will enable drivers to find answers to such questions as: "Where can I find the next service station?" and: "Where is the nearest car park?" Ford claims it will even answer the classic question posed by bored children: "Are we there yet?"

Bill Ford, executive chair of the Ford Motor Company and great grandson of Henry Ford, spoke at the 2011 Technology Entertainment and Design conference in California. He said that in the future this kind of system will become commonplace: "Very soon, we will see the days where cars are essentially talking to each other." “We are going to build smart cars, but we also need to build smart roads, smart parking, smart public transportation systems and more."

Ford asked delegates at the conference to: "Imagine a car that could communicate with a parking garage." "While pulling out of the driveway, the car could reserve a parking spot at its final destination, saving time and fuel by eliminating the need to hunt down parking."

Birchwood Ford is very excited about the prospect of demonstrating this intelligent technology to customers in the near future. Contact us for more information on the system and how it could integrate with your driving style. At Birchwood Ford in East Sussex we have a large great selection of new and used Ford cars in Sussex. Visit our showrooms today to see the range and book a test drive.

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