Ford Launches New Software Updates Called Power-Up
The automaker says Power-Up will deliver a more seamless Amazon Alexa experience, and more, starting with the F-15o, Bronco, and Mustang Mach-E. Ford
Ford says its new software updates, under a new system called Power-Up, deliver regular vehicle enhancements to its owners.
The company says Power-Up turns connected vehicle learnings “into continuous quality improvements, new features and capabilities.”
Ford says it will produce 33 million vehicles with Power-Up capability by 2028 and that some enhancements already have been sent to more than 100,000 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E customers since late March.
Ford Motor Co. said that driving an “enhanced, upgraded vehicle will now become a regular experience” for its owners because the automaker plans to deliver new features and improvements over the air (OTA) through its updated wireless software tech the company is calling Power-Up.
Expert New Car Review: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe by Larry Nutson
Both Style and Utility
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As we gradually emerge from this pandemic tunnel we’re all in, the hard-hit auto industry is seeing an increase in sales. The Hyundai brand is doing very well. They’ve recently seen two record-setting months and overall sales are up 48-percent for the first four months of this year.
Hyundai’s Santa Fe 5-passenger compact utility vehicle (UV) is doing well. This fourth generation of the Santa Fe has gotten a mid-cycle refresh with design changes and many new features for the 2021 model. Sales are up 53-percent in the first third of 2021.
Redesigned 2022 Genesis G70 Arrives at Earnhardt Genesis of North Scottsdale
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Next-generation 2022 Genesis G70 features style, performance and luxury
The redesigned 2022 Genesis G70 has arrived at Earnhardt Genesis of North Scottsdale and is now on sale in the dealership showroom. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB) May 13, 2021 Earnhardt Genesis of North Scottsdale is a premier luxury automotive dealership located in the heart of the Phoenix area. The Genesis brand features five luxury models – G70, G80, G90, GV70 and GV80 – that can be tailored to fit customer specifications. The Genesis G70 is a popular compact luxury sedan that has undergone a recent redesign that makes the 2022 Genesis G70 more attractive than ever and it is now for sale at Earnhardt Genesis of North Scottsdale.
That being said, we asked Genesis about the possibility of bringing the wagon to the United States.
Unfortunately, a spokesperson told us “the upcoming G70 Shooting Brake … will not be offered in North America at this time.” While that does leave the door slightly open, the chances of seeing the wagon come stateside seem remarkably slim.
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A number of people will likely be disappointed, but the spokesperson noted “With the launch of a dynamic GV70 SUV, a newly redesigned G70 sport sedan, and electrification on the horizon, Genesis is looking forward to bringing a number of exciting new models to the North American market this year.”
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