GERMANY: European drivers keen on semi-autonomous tech – Ford - just-auto.com (registration)
A third of Ford's cars sold in Europe in the past year were equipped with parking systems that help drivers find and steer into parking spaces – rising to almost 3 in 4 cars in Switzerland. And more than half of all Fords in Europe were fitted with cruise control systems, while three quarters of Ford cars sold in Europe were sold with voice-control systems that can be used to make calls, play music, find restaurants, and set navigation. Those are among the findings from Ford Car Buying Trends 2015, a study of new car buying habits in 22 countries across Europe, highlighting regional trends and national differences. “We are seeing increasing demand for features that relieve the stresses of driving, and make it more enjoyable – for example, people have very quickly become accustomed to systems that help them to find a suitable parking space and reverse into... 1 in 3 Ford cars sold in the past year were equipped with parking systems that help drivers find and steer into parking spaces – rising to almost 3 in 4 cars in Switzerland. Source: www.just-auto.com
