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Ford’s Mykey Lets Parents Control Teens’ Speed
Auto giant Ford has introduced a new technology called MyKey, a key which allows parents to limit speed and audio volume to encourage teenagers to drive safely and more fuel efficiently.
MyKey will be on the road from next year as standard equipment on the 2010 Focus coupe model. Owners are able to program the key to limit top speeds up to 130 km/h and audio volume, as well as encouraging seat belt usage and fuel economy.
It has some very intelligent features including the “Presistent Ford Beltminder” which chimes to remind teens to belt up and mutes the radio until the seat belt is buckled.
Unsurprisingly, Ford’s research shows that parents love it and teenagers don’t (but are open to it if it means they can drive more).
I think the ability for parents to limit speed is a good idea (within reason – I wouldn’t like to be stuck on 60 km/h all the time) – it’s no secret that speeding can lead to accidents – Ford claims it contributes to 30% of all fatal crashes.
And beeping or chiming of any sort is enough to make me comply.
But controlling the volume is going a bit far.
The idea behind limiting the volume levels is to reduce distractions, and while I see the method in this, I’m not keen on this part. I generally like things to be louder than my parents do – tv, radio etc. Maybe that’s my weak Gen Y ears, exposed to years of loud music at clubs, festivals & iPods perhaps? Either way, the volume level is a choice I would like to make myself.
But other than that, I think it’s a great idea. I have a friend who drives too fast, and although he’s almost 30, maybe I could speak to his mum about getting hold of his keys…..
MyKey will be on the road from next year as standard equipment on the 2010 Focus coupe model. Owners are able to program the key to limit top speeds up to 130 km/h and audio volume, as well as encouraging seat belt usage and fuel economy.
It has some very intelligent features including the “Presistent Ford Beltminder” which chimes to remind teens to belt up and mutes the radio until the seat belt is buckled.
Unsurprisingly, Ford’s research shows that parents love it and teenagers don’t (but are open to it if it means they can drive more).
I think the ability for parents to limit speed is a good idea (within reason – I wouldn’t like to be stuck on 60 km/h all the time) – it’s no secret that speeding can lead to accidents – Ford claims it contributes to 30% of all fatal crashes.
And beeping or chiming of any sort is enough to make me comply.
But controlling the volume is going a bit far.
The idea behind limiting the volume levels is to reduce distractions, and while I see the method in this, I’m not keen on this part. I generally like things to be louder than my parents do – tv, radio etc. Maybe that’s my weak Gen Y ears, exposed to years of loud music at clubs, festivals & iPods perhaps? Either way, the volume level is a choice I would like to make myself.
But other than that, I think it’s a great idea. I have a friend who drives too fast, and although he’s almost 30, maybe I could speak to his mum about getting hold of his keys…..
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Alarming results for the Ford cars and trucks cruise control recall
As everyone knows Ford is one of the leading card manufacturers in the world. They have designed and sold so many trucks, sport-utility vehicles and cars which have been sold all over the world. When compared to other car manufacturers, most of the customers had good impression about Ford. However in 2007 everything changed when almost 5.5 million cars were recalled by Ford.
Do you own a Ford??YES – or – NO (win a $1000 Walmart gift card for voting)
There were many cars which had already experienced problems and the engine getting fire because of this cruise control. Mexico and Europe alone had sold over 200,000 vehicles. Ford was left with no option other than to take back all the vehicles. At the same time they were also running short of the spare parts for their vehicles. Europe and Canada have been the places where Ford gets maximum revenue. However, after this recall incident it had left a bad impression among the customers.
Even though it’s an advanced world with latest technologies survey shows that the newly designed cars are weak and light when compared to old cars. There are people who are willing to pay many millions to get car of their choice. Each and every car company has to make sure their product is thoroughly checked before getting into market.
They will leave dissatisfied customers if the product experiences any malfunction. When Ford motor started experiencing issues with their cruise control in 2007, they decided to recall all vehicles which they had designed from 1994-2002, with cruise control.
Ford F-150’s, Ford Expeditions, Lincoln Navigators and Ford Broncos were some of the affected models.
Do you own a Ford??YES – or – NO (win a $1000 Walmart gift card for voting)
Do you own a Ford??YES – or – NO (win a $1000 Walmart gift card for voting)
There were many cars which had already experienced problems and the engine getting fire because of this cruise control. Mexico and Europe alone had sold over 200,000 vehicles. Ford was left with no option other than to take back all the vehicles. At the same time they were also running short of the spare parts for their vehicles. Europe and Canada have been the places where Ford gets maximum revenue. However, after this recall incident it had left a bad impression among the customers.
Even though it’s an advanced world with latest technologies survey shows that the newly designed cars are weak and light when compared to old cars. There are people who are willing to pay many millions to get car of their choice. Each and every car company has to make sure their product is thoroughly checked before getting into market.
They will leave dissatisfied customers if the product experiences any malfunction. When Ford motor started experiencing issues with their cruise control in 2007, they decided to recall all vehicles which they had designed from 1994-2002, with cruise control.
Ford F-150’s, Ford Expeditions, Lincoln Navigators and Ford Broncos were some of the affected models.
Do you own a Ford??YES – or – NO (win a $1000 Walmart gift card for voting)
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