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Ford and Lincoln integrate Autio tour guide app into vehicles

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Ford and Lincoln are integrating the Autio mobile tour guide app directly into their vehicles' infotainment systems. This allows drivers and passengers to access over 12,000 narrated stories about points of interest along their routes without needing their smartphones. The feature is available to subscribers of the Ford or Lincoln Digital Experience Plan on select 2025 and newer models, with varying introductory free periods. AI

IMPACT Enhances in-car experiences by providing contextual information and entertainment during road trips.

RANK_REASON Integration of a third-party app into vehicle infotainment systems.

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Ford and Lincoln integrate Autio tour guide app into vehicles

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor ·

    Ford, Lincoln Add On-Board Autio Road Trip Guide

    Loccation-based audio storytelling platform Autio,, announced Tuesday, that it is launching its embedded app directly into select Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the U.S.

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