UPDATE (4/6/18): Ford Australia has confirmed that the Waze function is available Down Under. See bottom of article for details.
Ford North America has announced a new function of its Sync 3 infotainment system – it can now project the Waze navigation app from an iPhone.
Using the Sync AppLink system, owners can plug their iPhone in using the USB port and view the app's real-time traffic and navigation service on the touchscreen, and control it via voice commands.
Ford Mondeo update announced: Sync 3 standard across the range
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Ford has announced a ‘2016.75’ model-year update for its Mondeo mid-sizer, which now sees the company’s new Sync 3 infotainment system fitted as standard across the range.
Like the Mustang pony car and Ranger ute before it, the updated Mondeo range - on sale now - features the new 8.0-inch touchscreen Sync 3 system that includes niceties such as satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Ford Applink, along with smartphone-like pinch and swipe capability.
2017 Ford Escape debuts FordPass remote smartphone tech
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Ford’s newly revised Escape SUV, which will be sold here as the updated 2017 Ford Kuga, is the first model to feature the company’s new FordPass system, which allows drivers to remotely unlock, locate and start their vehicle via a smartphone app.
The ‘FordPass with Sync Connect’ system hooks up to the Escape’s new SYNC 3 infotainment system, which also adds support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.