Bill Pierre Ford

What does quality, green driving, safety, and smart technology all have in common? They are the focus of every new Ford that comes out of the factory. And perhaps they are all demonstrated by Sync, a feature found on many of our new models. Sync is a revolutionary new system that pairs outside technology with your Ford. You can talk on the phone, listen to music, display pictures, all with a few simple voice commands.

Quality: As with everything built by Ford, quality is a must. When it comes to Sync, a great example is the ease of use. All commands are simply spoken inside the vehicle, and Sync will understand and respond accordingly. Want to call Bob? Just say “Call Bob” and Sync does the rest. Say “Directions”

Volvo has been struggling for a while now, and recently the Swedish automaker shed 6,000 jobs to stem the tide of red ink. To make matters more interesting, Volvo could soon be working with a new owner. Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri is quoting unnamed sources as saying Ford could rid itself of Volvo by Easter weekend. The interested parties are rumored to be Dongfeng Motor Group and Chongqing Changan Automobile Co, along with a “European constellation,” whatever that means.

Ford originally purchased Volvo in 1999 for $6.45 billion, but many industry analysts are predicting the Blue Oval won’t get that much money in a sale during a global recession. The move would still bring Ford some desperately needed financial relief to help the 105-year-old automaker weather the recession. For the near term, Volvo is still losing money by the bucket, and it’s working with the European Investment Bank to obtain a $568 million loan that would be backed by the Swedish government.