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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/20/ford-explorer-coming-to-city-plaza/comment-page-1/#comment-45624 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:20:22 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/20/ford-explorer-coming-to-city-plaza/#comment-45624 CarnifeX – I just read that Google is testing cars that may be perfect for you…they drive themselves. Supposedly, they are doing very well. Not eating, putting on make-up, talking on the phone, texting surely gives them the upperhand.

As for the new Explorer – 30% better than dismal gas mileage is little to cheer about in my view.

But, I am glad Ford is doing well.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/20/ford-explorer-coming-to-city-plaza/comment-page-1/#comment-45543 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:24:15 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/20/ford-explorer-coming-to-city-plaza/#comment-45543 Now, only if we could do away with that pesky driving part… then they’d really be on to something.

I like driving, however, my morning commute would become much more productive if I didn’t have to worry about driving!

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/20/ford-explorer-coming-to-city-plaza/comment-page-1/#comment-45513 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:55:19 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/20/ford-explorer-coming-to-city-plaza/#comment-45513 You need to check out the new system MINI will be doing starting in December, called MINI Connected. http://www.motoringfile.com/2010/10/19/mf-review-mini-connect-with-video/

I don’t think voice recognition will be in initially, but it has complete integration with a smartphone (iPhone initially and Android expected soon after) such that the app on the phone changes the features on the car side system.

It will use the 3G signal from the phone to do Twitter (text to speech reading and posting of limited tweets like location and such) as well as a RSS voice reader and internet radio. Due to the app nature of it, they can add things in the future.

The future is looking pretty cool as far as dashboard electronics goes.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/20/ford-explorer-coming-to-city-plaza/comment-page-1/#comment-45508 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:15:07 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/10/20/ford-explorer-coming-to-city-plaza/#comment-45508 It is about time cars featured USB ports since most phones are charged by USB now. But I get a little concerned about how far this is going. I mean we already have problems with people texting and driving, now people are going to be able to use their cars as an office with wifi connectivity? People are distracted enough on the road.

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