Ford Developing Advanced Lighting System To ID Potential Driving Hazards Before The Driver Does

BRIGHTON, Mich. - Wouldn't it be great if your vehicle could help you actually "see" the road? Well you're in luck because Ford is developing an advanced lighting system to ID potential driving hazards before the driver does. This incredible new technology is called the Camera-Based Advanced Front Lighting System, and is one of the most exciting safety features Ford has ever produced!

This new system adds to Ford's current Adaptive Front Lighting System and Traffic Sign Recognition, which are already available in the current Ford lineup. These features improve visibility for drivers in badly-lit areas, as well as roundabouts and stop, give-away or yield signs.

This system is truly state-of-the-art! The Camera-Based Advanced Front Lighting System can spotlight hazards with a spot and a stripe on the road surface, which is illuminated by two special LED lamps next to the fog lights. The highlighted object shows on the display screen inside the car and is boxed by a red or yellow frame, depending on the proximity of the object and the level of danger presented. 

The fact that Ford is developing an advanced lighting system to ID potential driving hazards before the driver does further fortifies Ford Motor Company as one of the industry-leading producers in safety features and technology. If you would like to get a first-hand look at the current Ford safety systems integrated into its vehicles, stop by your local Howell Area Used Car Dealer today! We have tons of new and used vehicles for you to check out, or even take them out for a test drive. Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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UAW and Ford to Create Child Safety Program in Plant Communities

BRIGHTON, Mich. - The UAW and Ford have announced that they will be creating child safety programs in plant communities across the country. To do this, they will be teaming up with the American Football Coaches Association's National Child Identification Program in order to distribute inkless fingerprint ID kits to families in communities where Ford plants are located.

These kits are a perfect way to have a set of your child's fingerprints available and ready, should law enforcement need identifying information from you. Should then need this identifying information, you'll be able to quickly give the kit to the police if your child goes missing. These inkless fingerprint ID kits will be given, free of charge, to all UAW-Ford employees.

For every kit purchased by UAW-Ford to be handed out to plant employees, the National Child Identification Program will donate a kit. These donated kits will be given to families by the local schools, churches and law enforcement in the communities near Ford plants. The UAW-Ford have already set aside 50,000 kits to be passed out to children in Detroit Public Schools.

UAW-Ford has approached all U.S. plants and distribution centers in the U.S. asking them to participate in this great program, and all UAW-Ford facilities have! It is estimated that over 225,000 kits will be distributed through this program this year.

These inkless fingerprint ID kits are part of the National Child Identification Program that was created by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in 1997. The AFCA set out with the goal to fingerprint 20 million children in the U.S. but have blown that number out of the water with an impressive 32 million kits that have been distributed both nationally and internationally.

If you'd like to learn more about how the UAW and Ford are creating Child Safety Programs in Plant Communities, you can visit the Ford website or stop by our dealership! We would be more than happy to help you find an ID kit for your own child, or even help you into a vehicle that has safety features designed to keep you and your family safe during your travels. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team has all the vehicle-related car information you could possibly need, everything from Used Car Loans to Ford Early Bird Lease Program to buying a Certified Preowned Car!

Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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Ford Studies Russian Space Robots to Make Your Car Safer

BRIGHTON, Mich. - Within the next few years, it is very likely that vehicle-to-vehicle communication will be common in Ford vehicles. This technology would be used for safety reasons, allowing vehicles to exchange anonymous data if they are nearby. This data would include things such as speed, position, etc. However, this technology is still in the beginning stages, with the kinks still being worked out. That's why Ford will now study Russian Space Robots to make your car safer - sound confusing? Let us explain.

Communication between the International Space Station and earth is one of the most advanced communication models there is. This communication model will be analyzed by Ford to see how communication is sent to space, even when the system experiences an outage. Specifically, how the robots in space communicate with the robot caretakers at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in Russia.

By studying how communication works between earth and the Russian space robots, Ford will be able to improve its vehicle-to-vehicle communication system drastically. With the information collected, Ford will know how to create a communication network that will continue to function even if a car's data connection is damaged in a crash or the system fails. To put it simply, Ford is trying to create a way for vehicles to communicate with each other even if one vehicle's system goes offline. That means that if an accident occurs, drivers and their cars would receive an emergency message informing them about the damaged vehicle.

Ford studies Russian space robots to make your car safer. While this technology is still being developed, we still have a huge selection of New Ford Cars that come with safety features designed to make you feel secure and in control. To discuss what kind of features you're looking for specifically, stop by our Novi Area Ford Dealer today. One of our friendly and knowledgeable team members would be more than happy to go over features and details with you.

Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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NHTSA Awards Ford Fusion Energi Top Vehicle Safety Rating

BRIGHTON, Mich.- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program includes severe testing procedures like vehicle performance in frontal and side-impact crash tests and resistance to rollover. The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi endured the severe tests and earned the Government's highest possible, five-star, safety rating! Joining the Ford Fusion and Ford Fusion Hybrid, all three Fusion vehicles have received five-star safety ratings!

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi's five-star NHTSA rating comes in addition to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest vehicle safety recommendation; Top Safety Pick+. The Fusion Energi's top safety marks are thanks to the vehicle's Personal Safety System including safety belt technologies and the network of components that together to tailor the deployment of the front airbags during frontal collisions. Many of the Ford Fusion Energi's other driver assist features keep you safe too, like lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, rearview camera, hill start assist, and electronic parking break.

Not only did the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi earn a five-star overall vehicle score by the NHTSA, but it also achieves an EPA fuel economy rating of 100 MPGe combined: 108 MPGe city and 92MPGe highway.

To get behind the wheel of this super safe and environmentally friendly Energi, visit your Hartland Area Ford Dealership to browse our inventory of New Ford Cars. We can help make your dream car a reality with our Car Loans. Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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