Term of the Day

Dual Braking System - A design to prevent complete loss of braking power in the case of a hydraulic or other brake failure. A dual braking system divides the four wheels into either front and rear or diagonal front/rear pairs with independent hydraulic circuits.

-Anthony Alaniz

Kia to Launch Ford Sync Rival at the C.E.S.

Kia is launching its own voice-controlled infotainment system next week at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. Kia's system is called UVO and is based off the same Microsoft Windows Automotive Embedded software that is used in the Ford Sync system. Ford's contract was exclusive, though it ended late in 2008. Expect the Koran automaker to have unique features, along with voice command and Bluetooth technology.

-Anthony Alaniz
[Source: Left Lane News]