Automotive IT News and Facts
Ford Motor will work with the open-source GENIVI alliance to speed up independent app development for its in-car infotainment systems. The news follows an announcement earlier this year that independent app developers would get access to Ford’s systems. Ford said in a press release that it has learnt from the smartphone market that a “vibrant [...]
The Spotify music streaming service will be available through Ford’s Sync Applink, the US carmaker said Monday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The agreement marks the first time Spotify, which has a catalog of more than 20 million songs available for streaming access, works directly with an automaker. It also underlines how carmakers [...]
Citing strong demand, Ford is expanding the number of dealerships that can sell its electric vehicles in the US market. The carmaker said that more than 900 US dealers will soon be certified to sell EVs, up from 200 in November, 2012. The move reflects increased demand for Ford’s electrified models. The company continues to [...]
Daimler, Ford Motor and Nissan said they are planning to launch a mass-market fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) as early as 2017. The three automakers on Monday signed an agreement for the joint development of a fuel-cell system. The cooperation would speed up the introduction of the technology, significantly lower investment costs and help define global [...]
Ford Motor plans to hire 2,200 salaried workers in the US this year to support the planned rollout of a range of new vehicles. The US based carmaker said it added more than 8,100 hourly and salaried jobs in the US in 2012 as it increased production capacity and expanded its engineering and manufacturing operations. [...]
LAS VEGAS – Developers will be able to create in-vehicle apps for General Motors infotainment systems, after the US carmaker announced a software development kit for programmers. The kit will allow drivers to add apps and features to their cars after the initial purchase, which will mean infotainment systems can continuously be improved and upgraded. [...]
LAS VEGAS – Mobile app developers will gain easier access to Ford’s in-car telematics system, SYNC. The US carmaker announced at the CES here that it is launching an open mobile app developer program that provides a software development kit and technical support to programmers. Information on the program can be found at http://developer.ford.com. The [...]
As chief technology officer, Paul Mascarenas is a key player in Ford Motor’s long-term strategic ambitions. Mascarenas, a 30- year veteran of the US based global automotive giant, helps define, research and implement the broad array of new technologies that Ford wants and needs to remain competitive in the 21st century. Mascarenas looks at new [...]
Ford’s 2014 Fiesta model, which will be available in the US next year, will feature a new 6.5 inch LCD touchscreen designed to appeal to tech-savvy younger buyers of smaller cars. The screen is part of the MyFordTouch infotainment system the US carmaker is rolling out across all its models. Citing the growing importance of [...]
Europeans still want to buy cars, despite increasing concerns about traffic congestion, air pollution and rising fuel costs. That is one of the conclusions from a survey of 6,000 people across Europe conducted on behalf of Ford Motor by The Futures Company, a consultancy firm. The survey found that a majority of Europeans would find [...]
