The Grayline » Lincoln http://the-grayline.com The fine line of automotive news and opinion. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:09:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Parallel Park Like A Pro http://the-grayline.com/2009/04/13/parallel-park-like-a-pro/ http://the-grayline.com/2009/04/13/parallel-park-like-a-pro/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:53:32 +0000 Christopher http://the-grayline.com/?p=1202 Original automotive content: Automotive Blog

Parallel Park Like A Pro

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Active Park Assist

Ford and Lincoln have announced that starting next year they will offer an advanced parallel parking system in 4 different models.  This new technology is comparable to radar that senses when you are close to an object and assists with the problem of parallel parking on busy streets.  It shall be called SkyNet...lol, joking, it's actually called Active Park Assist System.

Active Park Assist is more than just radar, it will also automatically adjust the steering to guide your vehicle into it's parking spot.  According to Ford, the system will ask the driver to place the vehicle into the proper gear (Drive, Reverse) and gently press the gas.  Basically the computer technology will handle the rest, making the fear of parallel parking disappear.

"You do everything but turn the wheel," Miglio said. "Leave the hard part to the car."

My concern is the liability of such a system and how it will create lazy drivers.  Some owners may become so accustomed with the Acive Park Assist that they may never bother to even look behind them.  So tell your kids and little fluffy you love them, because there is a new driver on the street and it's name is APA.

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Parallel Park Like A Pro

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Self Parking Vehicles

]]> I've yet to see one flying car, but that doesn't mean advancements in the automotive industry can still have the flavor of science fiction.  For example, today Ford announced that they will be releasing 2 different models of Lincoln's that are capable of parking themselves.  The target audience for the Lincoln model cars will no doubt appreciate the ability of a self parking vehicle, saving scratches and the lives of small animals everywhere.

The self parking mechanism and technology being developed by Ford will focus on parrallel parking.  This leap in auto technology will be featured of the Lincoln model MKS Sedan and MKT crossover.  This new advancement will be demod at the North American International Auto Show, for a sneak peak of what 2009 will bring, check out the Ford booth.

In other auto show news, Ford plans on debuting their hybrid Ford Fusion, which is capable of producing 41 miles per gallon.  Yes, 41, which is exactly 8 more mpg than the nearest competitor Toyota Camry hybrid.  Domestic vehicles will be stepping up their focus on technology and economy for 09, showing the foreign group that they still have some tricks up their sleeves, at least Ford does.

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Self Parking Vehicles

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