Ford Updates the SYNC

We’ve recently heard about the success Ford is having with its new SYNC handsfree system. The automaker is using the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this weekend to show off some enhancements to SYNC, as well as showing what we can expect in navigation and entertainment technology. Unfortunately, Ford is keeping mum on the updates to SYNC until Sunday.

By the end of 2008, Ford promises nearly every of its vehicle will offer SYNC as an option. Currently only 13 models offer it.

The company will also display its new navigation system (as seen in the new Lincoln MKS at the L.A. auto show) which connects with Sirius satellites to provide traffic, movie times and even routes to the cheapest gas in your area. We’ll have more on all the revelations on Monday.

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Comments

This is a good first step for Ford, they just need to start producing more exciting cars instead of the same old same old (Mustang, Taurus, etc). Given that General Motors STILL does not offer Bluetooth capability it shows you that it's not that hard for Ford to get back into the game, they just need to innovate. Given that the exclusive rights to SYNC end soon they better have other additional offerings in their pipeline or all of this momentum could be lost.

But the General DID have OnStar. I think there might be an 2nd Gen OnStar on the horizon too.

I think GM annouced a roll out of BlueTooth coming this year and than in all their vehicles the year after. Cars.com had an article about it. Maybe Dave T can provide the link.