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Ford Is Using Robots To Put Cars Through Its Toughest Tests
As much fun as test driving pre-production cars may seem, cruising around a course meant to see how hard a car can take a beating usually means a few hits to the human inside as well. Not to mention the fact that human drivers are notoriously high maintenance — always wanting things like “food” and “sleep” and “legal compensation”. So in order to overcome both these obstacles, Ford is taking advantage of self-driving technology to put its cars through the ultimate durability tests.
Ford AppLink Coming To Australia Early 2014, Developer Program Expands Ahead Of AppLink 2.0
Using a SYNC-equipped Ford (like the Focus LW MKII or new Kuga) for hands-free calls and voice-activation is well and good — but AppLink takes it to the next level. For a while now, North Americans have been using it to control their favourite iPhone, Android and BlackBerry apps, but Aussies (and Asia) are still waiting. Ford cleared that up here at Computex, expanded its Developer Program into the Asia Pacific, and previewed some of the functionality in AppLink 2.0.
Computex Taipei 2013 Preview: New Tablets, Laptops, Processors And More
The next generation of hybrid tablets and laptops is just around the corner. Luke and I, from Gizmodo AU, head to Taiwan next week for Computex — Asia’s largest computer expo (and the second biggest in the world after CeBIT). Last year, 130,000 visitors saw 1700 companies showcase their latest, led by Taiwanese brands like Acer, Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, Thermaltake, Antec and Nvidia. Intel and AMD will also be there, of course, along with stacks of great new tech. Here’s a preview of what we’re expecting to see…
Will The Ford Falcon Become A Collector’s Item?
Ford made the unfortunate but not unexpected decision last night to shutter its Australian manufacturing operations. A by-product of the announcement is the death of a great Australian motor car: the Ford Falcon. This iconic car has quite a history in Australia, but does that make the car an instant classic? Should you buy one now to profit from it in future?
Ford Is Killing Off The Falcon
The Australian car industry has been in a bit of a crisis for the last few years, and uncertainty over its future has been rife. Today, however, the death knell sounded for Ford’s Australian operations: come 2016, Ford won’t make cars in Australia anymore. That means the death of the Ford Falcon in Australia within the next three years.
Why You Shouldn’t Be Too Quick To Cheer Self-Driving Cars
One of the clear automotive technology trends at CES this year is cars that drive themselves. From Audi to Lexus to Ford, the world’s largest car companies are beginning to follow Google’s lead in an effort to produce cars smart enough to drive themselves.
The Crazy Cars Of CES 2013
The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show isn’t just a place for smartphone cases and big TVs. No, instead it’s about showcasing some of the coolest car tech ahead of the Detroit Motor Show. Here are some of the best cars on show at CES 2013.
Australian International Motor Show: A Complete Geek’s Guide To The Best Tech On Offer
Off to the Australian International Motor Show? Good idea. There’s a bunch of tech there you simply have to see. make sure you don’t miss anything with this comprehensive guide to the best tech on the show floor. From simulators to smart-keys, booth babes to battery-powered vehicles, this is what you have to see when you visit the show.
Monster Machines: The 71m Tall, 4600-Tonne Crane That Builds Aircraft Carriers
Aircraft carriers are, how to say, big. Building them is a lot easier if you have a really, really big crane. Meet Big Blue. She’s the largest crane in the western hemisphere, and she’s hard at work piecing together the new Ford-class aircraft carriers in Newport News, Virginia.
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