Ford Announces Hands-Free Driver Assist Technology for Quality Ford Models

Set to revolutionize automated driving, several new Ford vehicles will be fitted with specialized Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology. This available technology features innovative elements that allow drivers to experience completely hands-free driving on predetermined sections of the highway. Ford has announced that new 2021 models of the F-150 and Mustang Mach-E will be the first to have this new technology available, with other Ford vehicles gaining functionality over time. With an anticipated release time of the third-quarter in 2021, drivers will appreciate having the ability to drive down the highway without input from the driver.

An upcoming inclusion to the Ford Co-Pilot360™ suite of features, Active Drive Assist will innovate highway driving. Several sections of highway across the United States will be designated as “Hands-Free Zones”, which are the areas where the new models fitted with this technology will operate automatically without any driver input. Using a complex series of cameras and radar, Ford vehicles with Active Drive Assist going through these zones will have the capability to safely drive through them while the driver completely removes their hands from the steering wheel. This driver assistance technology will aim to be the core of Ford’s safety features moving into the future.

Although the Active Drive Assist is not currently available, current model Ford vehicles have plenty of fantastic driver assistance technology as well. Contact Mike Naughton Ford near Denver, CO today to ask for details on the vehicles we have fitted with superior driver assistance technology. We also will be the premier Ford dealer to purchase any of the 2021 models of the Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang Mach-E when they are released to the public. Keep updated with the new technology and what it will do for your daily Colorado drive by continually checking in on our blog as well!

Ford SYNC 4 Infotainment System Will Offer Even More Innovation

Ford has announced that the new SYNC 4 infotainment system with incorporate the latest technology from INRIX Inc. This partnership allows the SYNC 4 system to give drivers up to the minute information on cheap gasoline prices and open parking locations. Add in fantastic media and other useful information applications, and the new SYNC 4 system is designed to impress. New Ford vehicles that come with the SYNC 4 system will be the ultimate choice for convenience and entertainment.

The new SYNC 4 system will be available on several new Ford vehicles, including the Mustang Mach-E and both the two-door and four-door models of the Bronco. The inclusion of this newly updated suite of technology helps the new fleet of vehicles from Ford continue to stand out from the rest. Drivers will be able to find locations with cheap gas prices and open parking spots in real-time thanks to the new technology from INRIX. Stay ahead of the rest of the traffic around you with the great information the SYNC 4 system can provide you.

Mike Naughton Ford near Denver, Colorado is the best dealership in the state to purchase any of the new Ford models featuring the updated SYNC 4 system. If you require more information about any new Ford vehicle, including the Mustang Mach-E or the Ford Bronco, contact our knowledgeable sales staff by phone or online. We will do our best to answer any questions about these vehicles, as well as about the benefits the SYNC 4 system can provide drivers.

 

Active Drive Assist Will Be Available on Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology in 2021

Ford keeps introducing exciting technologies to provide drivers with a more relaxed and enjoyable driving experience.  Ford vehicles have a great selection of driver-assist technologies called Ford Co-Pilot360 available on many models.  Now, there is an innovative new addition to the Ford Co-Pilot360 system -- Active Drive Assist.  

Active Drive Assist adds hands-free driving capability onto the list of abilities provided by Ford Co-Pilot360.  The hands-free driving ability is available for over 100,000 miles of divided highways across the United States and Canada.  Imagine how easy long road trips will be with this innovative technology!  Active Drive Assist is not a substitute for driver attention, so the system includes a driver-facing camera to gauge attentiveness.  The system monitors the driver's head position and eye gaze to ensure the driver is still attentive and ready to handle any situations that might arise.  

The Active Drive Assist will be available on some 2021 models, including the Mustang Mach-E.  You can order the Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0 Prep Package to have the hardware included, then purchase the Active Drive Assist software when it is available later in 2021.  The prep package will also include Active Park Assist 2.0.  This newest version of park-assist technology gives a driver confidence when parking the vehicle.  You simply hold a button to activate the system to take control of parking in a variety of parking spots with ease.  It also has Park Out Assist to help a driver navigate out of a tight parking spot.

Along with these exciting new additions, the Ford Co-Pilot360 system includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot information system, rear backup camera, lane keeping system, and auto high beam lighting.  Together these features provide the driver with a more confident driving experience, no matter if you are taking on crowded Denver driving or a road trip to the Colorado mountains.

Contact Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora, CO for more information on these innovations, including how you can order your Mustang Mach-E with the Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0 Prep Package!

New Ford Mustang Mach-E Will Impress You With its Range

Though it will still be awhile until the release of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the excitement over this all-electric vehicle is building!  Ford has consistently released new details about this SUV, making both dealers and customers eager for a chance to drive it.  The latest information provided gives us additional information regarding the Mach-E's impressive range.  Using an Electrify America DC fast charging station, a Mustang Mach-E driver will be able to add approximately 61 miles of range on only a 10 minute charge for the extended-range battery in the rear-wheel drive SUV.  Even the all-wheel drive version with the extended-range battery will see an estimated 52 miles of additional range from the same 10 minute charge.  

As part of their efforts to move into vehicle electrification, Ford Motor Company and its network providers have added more stations and charge plugs to the FordPass Charging Network.  This will allow Ford Mustang Mach-E owners to plan driving routes throughout Colorado and across the country with confidence that they will find a charging station along the way.  

Let Mike Naughton Ford near Denver know you are eager to drive the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E.  We will contact you when this EV is available, anticipated to be in Fall 2020.  

Get Excited About the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E!

Everyone is getting excited about the release of the Ford Mustang Mach-E which is slated for late 2020. This is highlighted by the large quantity of reservations being made at dealerships across the United States, including Mike Naughton Ford. This all-electric performance SUV promises to revolutionize your idea of what being an electric vehicle means. Superior functionality and performance, while reducing gas emissions into our environment, are what make the Ford Mustang Mach-E a truly unique SUV.

The exciting addition of an available extended-range battery and an AWD drivetrain are what have potential buyers even more intrigued. While the base Mach-E will be an amazing all-electric vehicle, the option to further increase its range and add AWD are welcome bonuses. Ford gave an example that the extended-range battery with the standard RWD drivetrain has been estimated by the EPA to achieve a range of 300 miles on a single charge. The Mustang Mach-E also has been quoted with a competitive MSRP for the SUV market, with $43,895 before receiving the $7,500 tax incentive for purchasing the vehicle.

Mike Naughton Ford is the premier Denver area dealership to purchase any new Ford vehicle, and we are currently accepting reservations for the upcoming Ford Mustang Mach-E. If you want to be one of the first to show off this gorgeous and functional vehicle in Colorado, make Mike Naughton Ford your stop for your reservation! This is shaping up to be a SUV which will redefine how we see SUVs moving forward, making this the vehicle to own in late 2020!