Microsoft
The world's largest software company announced a strategic partnership with Toyota Motor
Starting with next year's Toyota hybrids, Microsoft's Azure cloud platform will help serve up apps to aid navigation, energy management, and other multimedia goodies.
Mr. Softy is no stranger to in-dash entertainment. It hooked up with Ford
We may have to wait until next year to see the fruits of this week's Azure-based partnership, but it's never too early to begin assessing the losers.
Garmin
Hitting the open road is becoming a more open-ended proposition. Investors better start brushing up on directions.
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