There's an accelerometer to detect how fast the door is opening and a second sensor to see if anything is in the door's path.

Automakers have been tinkering with smarter doors for years. Luxury brands already have soft-close doors, powered sliders, and even front doors that open and shut with a button. Some cars use sensors ...

Ford filed a patent for an augmented reality system that uses a pair of special glasses connected to the driver’s smartphone. Through the synergy, the glasses will display selected data, potentially ...