Ford, together with Microsoft, first announced their Sync system a few years ago and the system made its debut on the 2008 Ford Focus. Ever since its debut Sync has been offered in just about every Ford, Mercury and Lincoln model.

Well, Ford and Sync have come a long way as the automaker has recently stated that they have shipped their 1 millionth vehicle that was equipped with Sync. In fact, the millionth vehicle was given to Microsoft’s CEO, Steve Ballmer, as a gift.

Futhermore, Ford also says that they have updated Sync’s software so that it can now check the weather, breaking news events, traffic reports and turn-by-turn navigation. Ford currently only offers the Sync system in English, Spanish and French but hope to expand it to German, Mandarin, Arabic, Italian, Dutch and Russian in an attempt to expand their market share.

It’s nice to see at least one US automaker is doing good in these tough economic times.

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Good news from Sync folks! Your 2010 Ford will get new features when it comes to traffic information. Sync will add turn-by-turn directions and traffic reports but it won’t stop at that. It will also offer news, weather and sports information. The first 2010 Ford models will be released later this year so you will be able to check the service for yourself. By 2011 every Ford, Lincoln and Mercury will get the new Sync service. In case you were wondering the service is free for the first three years but then you might have to pay for it.

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