Ford Motor Company’s future cars will have Google on board

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced Monday that it has entered a six-year deal with Google, which will make the search giant responsible for much of Ford’s upcoming in-vehicle connectivity.  

Under the deal, future Ford and Lincoln vehicles — beginning in 2023 — will be “powered” by Google’s Android operating system, providing customers with built-in access to Google services such as Maps, Play, and Assistant. 

In addition, the in-car systems will be able to run apps from both Ford and third-party developers, the companies said. 

Ford and Google are establishing a new collaborative group, called “Team Upshift,”…