Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

Technologies Offered with Ford Co-Pilot360â„¢ for the 2021 Ford Edge

Wednesday, June 16th, 2021
Front driver angle of a red 2021 Ford Edge

2021 Ford Edge Standard Driver-Assistive Safety Features

Heading out on your next adventure? You’ll need to sit inside a vehicle you can trust. Included standard in every 2021 Ford Edge, the Ford Co-Pilot360™ suite consists of five driver-assistive safety features engineered to help you avoid collisions. At Eric Von Schledorn, we will explore all five safety technologies to help you understand how they work and what they do.

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Every Way to Open and Close the Liftgate for the 2021 Buick Envision

Tuesday, May 18th, 2021
Front driver angle of a dark blue 2021 Buick Envision

How to Use the 2021 Buick Envision Power Liftgate

If you drive a 2021 Buick Envision, you will likely need to pack the cargo area with all your essentials and belongings. To provide you with plenty of convenience, this luxury SUV offers multiple easy ways to use its handy power liftgate. From remote activation with the key fob to the hands-free opening and closing with just the movement of your foot, explore every way to open and close the liftgate for the 2021 Buick Envision with this short one-minute video.

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What is the Available Ford BlueCruise Feature?

Friday, April 16th, 2021
Close up of Ford BlueCruise inside a new Ford vehicle

Watch the Innovative Ford BlueCruise Coming to New 2021 F-150 and Mustang Mach-E

Imagine a world where your vehicle will drive for you. Introducing Ford BlueCruise, an innovative driver-assistive feature that will become your copilot. Soon to be available for select Ford models, this intelligent technology can add the confidence you need. Watch the two-minute video released by Ford detailing the features of Ford BlueCruise here.

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How to Use Ford Pro Power Onboard for the 2021 Ford F-150

Thursday, April 8th, 2021
Front passenger angle of a blue 2021 Ford F-150

2021 Ford F-150 Pro Power Onboard Video Tutorial

Is your 2021 Ford F-150 equipped with Pro Power Onboard? This available feature turns your F-150 into a mobile generator. Need some power for construction? How about some power while away from home? With Pro Power Onboard, you can receive the electricity you need wherever you are. Learn how to use Ford Pro Power Onboard for the 2021 Ford F-150 with this tutorial video below.

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How to Use the Hands-Free Power Liftgate for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade

Monday, March 29th, 2021
Two 2021 Cadillac Escalade vehicles parked by each other

2021 Cadillac Escalade Power Liftgate Tutorial Videos

Are you the driver of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade? If so, then you may be wondering how to program and use the hands-free power liftgate for your 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Watch a couple short tutorial videos below to learn how to set up and operate this handy feature.

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Standard and Available Safety Technologies for the 2021 Cadillac XT5

Monday, March 15th, 2021
Front driver angle of a grey 2021 Cadillac XT5 driving in winter

2021 Cadillac XT5 Driver-Assistive Safety Features

Regardless of where you go, you should always feel safe on the road. Built to protect you and your loved ones, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 offers multiple standard and available safety technologies to aid you on your next journey. Explore this impressive collection of driver-assistive safety features at Eric Von Schledorn!

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Features Offered with the FordPass Mobile App

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
Woman using the FordPass mobile app

FordPass Tutorial Videos

Do you drive a Ford? Does your Ford include the intuitive FordPass mobile app? If you haven’t used this handy feature before, you may be wondering how to use this modern technology. Below, watch a few short thirty-second tutorial videos detailing some helpful features offered with FordPass mobile app as well as how to use it.

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Learn How to Set Up and Use Teen Driver Mode in the Buick Encore GX

Monday, February 15th, 2021
Front driver angle of a white 2021 Buick Encore GX

Buick Encore GX Teen Driver Mode Tutorial Video

Earning a driver’s license is a very exciting time for teenagers. For parents, it may feel worrying. What if something happens while they’re on the road? Teen Driver Mode in the Buick Encore GX offers the peace of mind parents need. Learn how to set up and use Teen Driver Mode in the Buick Encore GX with this short tutorial video.

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What is Ford Trail 1-pedal drive, and how does it work?

Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
Side view of a blue Ford Bronco offroading

If you’ve been studying up on some of the latest Ford off-roading masterpieces, you may have come across a feature known as one-pedal drive, sometimes called Trail 1-Pedal drive. Just what is Ford 1-pedal drive? What does it do, and how does it work?

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How much can the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD tow?

Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
2021 Chevy Silverado HD drives along a highway with a mountain backdrop

For those that need to get a big job done, the Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty lineup is practically rearing to go. And that lineup is now more ready than ever in its incarnation for the 2021 model year, thanks to a slew of significant updates and enhancements joining the party.

A lot of these exciting upgrades fall into the towing realm. They include a multitude of upgraded and added trailering tech features, along with simply a higher maximum tow rating.

Let’s take a look a that latter element first: just how much is the 2021 Chevy Silverado HD rated to tow?

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