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Geek Shot: Legoland Gets a New Car

GeekSugar — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:40:58 PDT

Ford rolled out its first Legoland Florida Edition Explorer SUV yesterday, which was built using 382,858 Lego bricks. The car is set to be on display at the soon-to-be-opened Legoland Florida theme park.

Send Google Maps Directions Right to Your Car

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:45:53 PDT

Who needs a dedicated GPS system when you've got Google Maps? Ford just announced its plans to add Google Maps to the Sync system inside Ford vehicles. The update, called Send to Sync, will allow drivers to find directions on their home computers or smartphones and send them directly to their car. The technology is expected to be available by July 1 for 2010 and 2011 models equipped with Sync.

But Google Maps isn't the first geeky update for Ford. Find out what other tech is heading inside the cars when you read more.

Daily Tech: Ford Cars to Become WiFi Hot Spots

GeekSugar — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:30:26 PST

Ford cars to become WiFi hot spots - CNET
Apple becomes SNL punchline over iPhone network coverage - Apple Insider
Barnes & Noble compensates buyers for late Nook - Reuters
FTC complaint says Facebook's privacy changes are deceptive - Ars Technica
Replacing a broken Macbook screen on the cheap - Unplggd
Maine to consider cancer warnings on cell phones - Crave
Harlequin brings romance to the world of gaming - Popgadget

Local Ford Dealer Blasts Americans Who Buy Toyotas

LibertySugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:30:01 PST

A South Carolina Ford dealer wants Americans to put the brakes on buying foreign cars, and he's using the radio to accelerate the spread of this message. In a controversial ad the local dealer chastises Toyota customers saying:

All you people that buy all your Toyotas and send that money to Japan, you know, when you don't have a job to make your Toyota car payment, don't come crying to me. All those cars are rice ready. They're not road ready.

Since he began running the ad, the Ford dealer said he's experienced a boom in business and positive feedback. But not everyone's excited about the controversial ad, claiming that it reeks of racist undertones. Besides, 60 percent of Toyotas sold in the US were in fact made in America, according to the Japanese company.

Even if the radio ad wasn't the most tasteful marketing pitch, do you think Americans have an obligation to buy American brands, or do the car companies have an obligation to produce something Americans want to buy?

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A Car That Gets 65 Miles Per Gallon?! Not in the US

LibertySugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:00:10 PDT

Picture this: a brand-new, five-seat compact car, complete with a navigation system, gas mileage up to 65 miles per gallon, and a $1,300 tax deduction with purchase. Are you ready to buy? Well you'll have to move to Europe first!

High oil prices mean that Americans are hungry for more gas-efficient cars. But, the new Ford ECOnetic Fiesta,, which runs on diesel, will not be offered to the American driver. To find out why diesel is a deal breaker,

Diesel pollution risks have motivated state lawmakers to tax diesel pumps more than gasoline. In addition, there are not enough refineries to produce large supplies. Mix in the fact that the Fiesta's diesel engine is made in pricey Britain, Ford doesn't think it can sell enough to make the car a smart business decision in the US.

There are indications that other (ironically foreign) companies will start selling ultra-clean-diesel cars in America. Volkswagen and Mercedes have cars coming out soon, which include a pollution trap that must be maintained. Purchasers of these new diesel cars will also receive a tax credit.

Do you think diesel will solve the US's gas woes, or will it just risk more pollution when the cars aren't maintained?

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Slogan. Write One.

GiggleSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:00:00 PDT

So Ford Motors just spent several months (and I'm sure several million dollars) coming up with the following campaign slogan: "Ford. Drive One." Hmmm. Is it just me, or is this ad a little, oh, I don't know. . . LAME?! So we had a little fun over here and came up with our own slogans for everyday activities. Won't you join the fun by adding your own in the comments section?

Nachos. Eat Them.
Work. Go To.
Socks. Wear Them.
Toilet. Flush It.
Me. Bite Me.
Bath. Take One.
GiggleSugar. Read It.

Daily Tech - Ford and Microsoft Team up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

GeekSugar — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:00:12 PDT

100% of pink Zune proceeds to go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Techie Diva
Top 5 gadgets Nancy Drew should have had - Shiny Shiny
Apple offers OS X Leopard video walk through tutorial - Gizmodo
Get an antibacterial, washable mouse and keyboard by Silver Seal - Engadget
Comment to Win a Pink Polaroid Digital Camera! - Geeksugar

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Spotlight On: Ford's Warriors in Pink Campaign

BuzzSugar — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:30:00 PDT

In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I'll be featuring people and products from pop culture that have to do with the disease - those who have beaten it, have been touched by it, or are working toward finding a cure.

Today, the spotlight is on Ford's Warriors in Pink campaign, which has successfully brought entertainers from all corners of pop culture into the fight against breast cancer. Last year, the campaign convinced the cast of Grey's Anatomy to wear its pink gear in an ad campaign, and the show also devoted a large part of one episode to a breast cancer story.

This year, the campaign recruited Kelly Clarkson to spread the word about the campaign through magazine ads and a video reminding all women to be mindful of their breast cancer risk. Warriors in Pink is also auctioning off mini Mustangs signed and decorated by entertainers including Clarkson, the casts of Grey's and Desperate Housewives, and Courteney Cox and David Arquette, among others. The campaign is also sponsoring a special all-pink Deal or No Deal this Friday night.

It doesn't hurt that the campaign's logo is pretty cool, to boot - here's a handy guide to what all the symbols mean. To watch Clarkson's Warriors in Pink ad and see a gallery of some of the mini Mustangs up for auction, just

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Mustang decorators
Top row, left to right: Richard Simmons, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, cast of Brothers and Sisters, cast of Young and the Restless, cast of Desperate Housewives

Bottom row, left to right: Laurie Force, cast of General Hospital, cast of Grey's Anatomy, Toby Keith, Kelly Clarkson

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Cock-A-Doodle-Do You Know What Time It Is?

GiggleSugar — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:54:44 PST

Rooster's are reliable wake-up calls, right? Wrong. The following ad depicts a rooster who gets a rise from late night rockin' out...much to his owner's misfortune. I guess all roosters aren't built "Ford tough."

What's Your Sunglasses Style? Watch Our Video for Inspiration!

FabSugar — Sat, 26 May 2012 07:53:49 PDT

From cat eye to oversize, to printed or clear - every girl needs an arsenal of standout sunnies to stay eternally chic wherever the sun shines. Whether you're looking for edgy, classic, or quirky shades, we've selected a variety of styles to suit every face and every personality. On Allison: American Apparel top