Ford is expanding its SYNC® connectivity system, adding Android Auto™, enabling easier and safer access to Google voice search, Google Maps, Google Play Music and more via steering wheel controls and touch screen In North America, Ford is making Android Auto available on all 2017 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3, starting with the all-new Ford Escape. Owners of 2016 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 will have an opportunity to upgrade later in the year.

Ford has announced that Android Auto will be coming this spring to all 2017 models equipped with its Sync 3 infotainment system. The 2017 Escape will be the first model to get it (like most car manufacturers, Ford starts selling its 2017 models early this year). The system will also support Apple's CarPlay.

Ford was one of the first car manufacturers to sign up to Android Auto, but aside from telling us it would be integrated with its own infotainment system Sync, the company had gone rather quiet since then.

If you're now kicking yourself that you bought a 2016 model last year, don't worry ...

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