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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Audi has recently announced that they will begin introducing their stop/start fuel-saving technology in Europe later this year.

Audi says the new system will allow for a lowered fuel consumption of .2 liters per 100 kilometers drive and 5 grams less of carbon emissions per kilometer. And, to coincide with its launch, Audi is also outing a new on-board computer system that will suggest driving techniques that will improve fuel economy based on the driver’s actions.

Let’s hope that Audi’s move towards a greener future will entice other carmakers to follow suit.

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