Ford Leaves Microsoft For BlackBerry In Future SYNC Updates
As automakers seek out technology partners for their on-board electronic devices, Ford is leaving Microsoft by the side of the road for a variant of BlackBerry’s QNX-based operating system in future...
View ArticleBlackBerry Fights Google, Apple To Maintain Connected-Car Lead
Though BlackBerry owns a sliver of the smartphone market they once dominated, its QNX-based connected-car systems may be the best weapon they have in maintaining its lead over the companies that drove...
View ArticleNokia Enters Connected Vehicle Fight With $100M Investment Fund
Having moved its smartphone business to Microsoft, Nokia’s next project is a $100 million investment fund for companies specializing in smart cars. BBC News reports the fund will be administered by...
View ArticleBlackBerry Sells German R&D Center To Volkswagen
BlackBerry has sold an R&D center in Germany to Volkswagen, with VW picking up both the employees and other assets. Volkswagen Infotainment will take over BlackBerry’s facilities in Bochum,...
View ArticleDaimler, Volkswagen Urge Independence From Google Data Platform
Google knows what you’re thinking. If you decide to search for brown diesel manual station wagons that bring out your inner American, Google will auto-complete that very phrase as one of its suggested...
View ArticleFord Fiesta, Escape First With Sync 3 System Starting This Summer
Coming to the Ford Fiesta and Escape this summer is the automaker’s Sync 3 connected-vehicle system, where it will be listed as an option on the order form. The Sync 3 system is based upon...
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