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What is the Available Ford BlueCruise Feature?
Friday, April 16th, 2021
Watch the Innovative Ford BlueCruise Coming to New 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E
Imagine a world where your vehicle will drive for you. Introducing Ford BlueCruise, an innovative driver-assistive feature that will become your copilot. Soon to be available for select Ford models, this intelligent technology can add the confidence you need. Watch the two-minute video released by Ford detailing the features of Ford BlueCruise here.
(more…)How to Use Ford Pro Power Onboard for the 2021 Ford F-150
Thursday, April 8th, 2021
2021 Ford F-150 Pro Power Onboard Video Tutorial
Is your 2021 Ford F-150 equipped with Pro Power Onboard? This available feature turns your F-150 into a mobile generator. Need some power for construction? How about some power while away from home? With Pro Power Onboard, you can receive the electricity you need wherever you are. Learn how to use Ford Pro Power Onboard for the 2021 Ford F-150 with this tutorial video below.
(more…)How to Use the Hands-Free Power Liftgate for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade
Monday, March 29th, 2021
2021 Cadillac Escalade Power Liftgate Tutorial Videos
Are you the driver of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade? If so, then you may be wondering how to program and use the hands-free power liftgate for your 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Watch a couple short tutorial videos below to learn how to set up and operate this handy feature.
(more…)Standard and Available Safety Technologies for the 2021 Cadillac XT5
Monday, March 15th, 2021
2021 Cadillac XT5 Driver-Assistive Safety Features
Regardless of where you go, you should always feel safe on the road. Built to protect you and your loved ones, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 offers multiple standard and available safety technologies to aid you on your next journey. Explore this impressive collection of driver-assistive safety features at Eric Von Schledorn!
(more…)Features Offered with the FordPass Mobile App
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
FordPass Tutorial Videos
Do you drive a Ford? Does your Ford include the intuitive FordPass mobile app? If you haven’t used this handy feature before, you may be wondering how to use this modern technology. Below, watch a few short thirty-second tutorial videos detailing some helpful features offered with FordPass mobile app as well as how to use it.
(more…)Learn How to Set Up and Use Teen Driver Mode in the Buick Encore GX
Monday, February 15th, 2021
Buick Encore GX Teen Driver Mode Tutorial Video
Earning a driver’s license is a very exciting time for teenagers. For parents, it may feel worrying. What if something happens while they’re on the road? Teen Driver Mode in the Buick Encore GX offers the peace of mind parents need. Learn how to set up and use Teen Driver Mode in the Buick Encore GX with this short tutorial video.
(more…)What is Ford Trail 1-pedal drive, and how does it work?
Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
If you’ve been studying up on some of the latest Ford off-roading masterpieces, you may have come across a feature known as one-pedal drive, sometimes called Trail 1-Pedal drive. Just what is Ford 1-pedal drive? What does it do, and how does it work?
(more…)How much can the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD tow?
Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
For those that need to get a big job done, the Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty lineup is practically rearing to go. And that lineup is now more ready than ever in its incarnation for the 2021 model year, thanks to a slew of significant updates and enhancements joining the party.
A lot of these exciting upgrades fall into the towing realm. They include a multitude of upgraded and added trailering tech features, along with simply a higher maximum tow rating.
Let’s take a look a that latter element first: just how much is the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD rated to tow?
(more…)What’s new on the Ford SYNC 4 infotainment system?
Wednesday, November 4th, 2020
Ford SYNC 4 Infotainment Updates and New Features
As technology in our world continually improves along that one exponential curve that people talk about, the gizmos inhabiting our vehicles are getting ever-better as well. For 2021, Ford is rolling out a new incarnation of its widely loved SYNC 3 infotainment system, creatively dubbed SYNC 4. What new elements and exciting features will adorn the Ford SYNC 4 communications and entertainment system?
(more…)Do new Ford vehicles have hands-free driving capability?
Friday, October 30th, 2020
Ford Mainstreaming Hands-Free Driver Assists in F-150 and Mach-E
Ford has been making breakthroughs in the automotive market since the very beginning. Things have come a long way since the Model T, however; nowadays, new technologies are letting drivers take their hands off the wheel as they cruise in properly-equipped machines.
Is Ford adding hands-free driving capability to its vehicles?
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