Car break-ins up dramatically in the South End, Fenway and Back Bay

Boston Police report that car break-ins across the city are up 6% this year - but up 52% in Area D-4, which covers the Back Bay, the South End, Fenway and part of Roxbury. Police say motorists need to stop leaving valuables - such as GPS units, MP3 players and plain cash - in plain sight when they leave their cars. Also, they need to remember to lock their doors.

Car break-ins up dramatically in the South End, Fenway and Back Bay

Boston Police report that car break-ins across the city are up 6% this year - but up 52% in Area D-4, which covers the Back Bay, the South End, Fenway and part of Roxbury. Police say motorists need to stop leaving valuables - such as GPS units, MP3 players and plain cash - in plain sight when they leave their cars. Also, they need to remember to lock their doors.

Ford launches new free app for 2010 vehicles with SYNC

Filed under: Tech , Ford SYNC has given Ford a much-needed technology boost. The infotainment device provides motorists with features such as voice-controlled integration with MP3 players and automatic calls to emergency services in the event of an accident. For the 2010 model year, SYNC adds GPS hardware, giving owners access to traffic, directions, and information. SYNC TDI works through your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to deliver real-time traffic information and turn by turn dire

Ford launches new free app for 2010 vehicles with SYNC

Filed under: Tech , Ford SYNC has given Ford a much-needed technology boost. The infotainment device provides motorists with features such as voice-controlled integration with MP3 players and automatic calls to emergency services in the event of an accident. For the 2010 model year, SYNC adds GPS hardware, giving owners access to traffic, directions, and information. SYNC TDI works through your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to deliver real-time traffic information and turn by turn dire