Ford joins hands with Google for cloud-based services

Plans to launch the Android system in cars from 2023

Ford has signed a six-year contract with Google

Will launch the ‘Android system’ in Ford and Lincoln cars by 2023

The carmaker will utilise Google’s AI tech

Will use it for vehicle development, marketing and manufacturing

Ford will provide users with built-in Google applications

Customers can use Google Maps and voice technology

The companies will form the group ‘Team Upshift’ and strengthen the service through data analysis

Ford said it will not share customer data with Google or Google Advertisers

It will continue to partner with cloud service partners such as Amazon.com

Vehicle manufacturers have been forced to provide software and data-enabled services

Toyota Motor entered a deal with Amazon.com last year

Volkswagen is partnering with Microsoft on cloud computing