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