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Fords in The Movies

With the cold weather repeatedly sweeping through New Orleans, it’s the perfect time for Hot Chocolate, cuddling up in a blanket and watching movies. Many movies and TV programs have made a certain model of car famous. It’s difficult to think about The Dukes of Hazzard without thinking about the 1969 Dodge Charger. Ford cars have become quite popular movie stars over the years. Here are six famous Fords that you may recognize.


1962 Ford Anglia - Harry Potter


The iconic scene in Harry Potter where Ron and Harry are flying in the air is none other than a…

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Ford and Amazon Work to Bring Alexa to Ford Vehicles

The future may be closer than we think! Ford and Amazon are working together to place the Amazon digital assistant, Alexa in their latest vehicles. Soon, people will be able to control their cars straight from their Amazon devices. The latest Ford SYNC 3 AppLink is one of many new developments coming to vehicles to assist customers in navigating their phones as well as their cars. While the AppLink was originally used to help display phone screens in Ford vehicles, Amazon takes the app to a new level with voice-activated technology.

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How an Autonomous Vehicle Relates to a Conventional Car

A decade ago, we’d get the popcorn out and watch futuristic movies based on robots with seemingly humanistic qualities, and it wouldn’t seem like anything, but pure science fiction. The notion of a car thinking for itself and driving people around seemed ludicrous for most. However, that’s not the case anymore. Technology is blossoming and tried, and true institutions like the automotive industry are now developing more high-tech, user-friendly self-driving vehicles. It seems like...

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Ford Added More High-Tech Perks to New Superduty Truck

Ford wants its consumers to know that it listens. That’s why the American car company upgraded the 2017 Superduty truck with an outfit of dynamic technology features.

Five New Perks on the 2017 Superduty:

  • Adaptive Steering Technology to make backing a trailer into a parking area a breeze.
  • Trailer Reverse Guidance lets drivers view their trailers on the Ford SYNC® screen and keep an eye on the trailer’s status while they’re driving down the road.
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with...
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