Ford continues to rank in the safety pick awards for its car product line. The latest vehicle to garner the IIHS( International Institute of Highway Safety) is the Ford Focus. The Ford Focus features a load of safety features including six advanced air bags, stability control and lightweight high-strength materials.

Additionally, they are launching a MyKey teen-safety technology this Summer, the icing on the cake that makes Ford one of the reliable brands that emphasizes on vehicle safety.

And lastly, there is the SYNC technology which comes exclusive from Ford. The SYNC is a fully integrated, voice-activated communications and entertainment system allowing customers to operate their Bluetooth-enabled cell phones and digital media players with voice commands.

(Source) Press

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It looks like Magellan will be launching a new GPS device in time for the Summer as the Magellan Maestro 4700 got the FCC clearance for the summer driving season. Armed with an array of features that promises to aid in proper navigation of cars, the Magellan Maestro 4700 comes with a 4.7” display.

Notable features:

• Voice Commands
• Bluetooth
• One Touch Interface
• Life Traffic Monitoring Option

The device is something that will come in time for the Summer and is expected to hit store shelves soon. Hence, expect a better motoring season ahead as a lot of people are expected to hit the roads and go to various places to enjoy their summer break.

(Source) GPS Tracklog

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