Technology
Why Toyota and Ford are Teaming Up Against Apple and Google
This undated file image provided by Ford shows the 2014 Ford F-150 STX SuperCrew truck. (AP Photo/Ford, File)
(Fortune) – Toyota and Ford are ready to buddy up to defend their vehicle dashboards as tech-industry bigwigs Google and Apple introduce in-car entertainment and navigation systems.
The partnership between the two automakers will explore how to integrate smartphone applications into new vehicles, reported Bloomberg. The fight for the dashboard is critical for the likes of Ford and Toyota who want to maintain control of their car designs.
