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Ford has brought some much-needed help to the island of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico was ravaged earlier in 2017 by a series of devastating hurricanes and tropical storms. These storms hit the United States and Puerto Rico hard, and they were some of the worst the U.S. has ever seen. Besides Puerto Rico, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida were all hit pretty hard.

However, Puerto Rico has not yet recovered from the storm damages. In fact, the island is still in much disarray. Many people are still without power, and the entire island is struggling. Basic necessities are scarce in…

This year has been a year for firsts for Ford and its police fleet. The company has been particularly innovative in 2017, and these advances show this forward progress. Ford has recently introduced its first ever plug-in hybrid designed for police work. This plug-in is called the Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan. It follows closely behind the company’s first every pursuit-rated hybrid vehicle.

The Special Service Plug-In Hybrid is designed for the hardships of police work. However, the plug-in is not currently pursuit-rated. It is designed for police and other government personnel who do not need their vehicle for…

Ford’s new F-150 lineup comes equipped with something new and exciting; a 10-speed automatic transmission. This transmission should provide drivers with a better, more efficient driving experience.

The transmission is also more innovative than its predecessors. Did you know that it can actually skip gears when rapidly accelerating or decelerating? This technology allows for better overall performance on the road. The 10-speed transmission is smart, and you can learn more about it in the video above.

Have you ever felt like you might be falling asleep behind the wheel of an automobile? This is a common problem that plagues many drivers every year. Long hours and a lack of sleep can lead to disastrous results. Many crashes each year are attributed to drivers dozing off behind the wheel. Ford has just introduced a new technology that could combat these accidents.

This revolutionary new technology comes in the form of the Alert Cap. The baseball cap seems simple enough on the outside, but it contains technology that could save a driver’s life. The cap is outfitted…

Ford Motor Company will once again be the driving force behind Detroit’s annual America’s Thanksgiving Day parade. In its 91st edition Ford will provide over 45 vehicles that will haul the floats used during the parade. Ford will be featuring its trio of all-new SUVs - the Ford Expedition, the Ford Explorer and the compact, but powerful Ford EcoSport.

The city of Detroit and Ford are no strangers to each other. They have a history dating back to Ford’s formation back in 1903. This partnership will be featured on Ford’s all-new Mobility One float. Mobility One is…

Vehicular accidents are, unfortunately, a daily occurrence. With the number of drivers on the road, they are inevitable. However, there are new and innovative technologies that help to reduce the frequency of accidents. One of these technologies is Ford’s Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection.

This system is built to avoid head on collisions with pedestrians or other vehicles. It indicates to the driver when a collision is imminent. If the driver doesn’t react, the system will engage the brakes. These types of new technologies can help decrease the occurrence of accidents.

In the last few years, Ford has made significant strides in their technological capabilities. The company has pushed forward and remained one of the most advanced automobile companies. This is in line with their history; Ford has always strived for a more advanced vehicle. Now, using a new Microsoft technology, this will be easier for Ford.

Ford has recently started work with Microsoft HoloLens. HoloLens is a virtual reality headset. The technology allows Ford workers to visually imagine a vehicle (or individual parts) in front of them. The use of this technology allows Ford employees to quickly make changes and…

There have been some pretty significant developments for Ford recently. The company announced that it would be investing into Autonomic Inc. The move, while intriguing, is not at all surprising. Ford has been spending quite a bit of time and effort in developing its service technology, so an investment into Autonomic is entirely aligned with the company’s path.

Autonomic Inc. is a young startup in the Silicon Valley that designs complex software. Ford is making the investment in the hopes of using the programs to build the company’s next mobility services. This would allow Ford to offer different…

Hang out with Cody, also known as DoctaM3, as he takes a tour of the new 2018 Ford Fusion. Cody is a popular YouTube auto vlogger, so he knows his cars. In the video, Cody takes the Fusion out for a little test drive, to see how it feels on the road. The Fusion is known for its sleek and attractive exterior, but it also has an interior to match.

The Ford Fusion is also constructed with some of the most state-of-the-art technologies. It features a lane-keep system, and several features built for crash protection and prevention. The 2018 Ford…

Self-driving vehicles are surely going to make a huge impact on transportation in the near future. That’s why Ford and Lyft are teaming up to help provide efficient self-driving vehicles to the masses.

In an announcement done by Sherif Marakby, Ford Vice President, Autonomous Vehicles and Electrification, Ford and Lyft are constantly working simultaneously to create the infrastructure and systems necessary to make it easy for people to use Ford’s Argo AI’s virtual driver system.

The eventual goal is for Ford to put their fleet of self-driving vehicles on the road connected  through Lyft ride-sharing network in…