Volvo understands that connectivity these days plays a very important role in deciding how well a car is equipped as far as technology is concerned. And hence the Swedish carmaker has announced a close partnership with Google to develop a next generation of its award-winning in-car infotainment and connectivity solution based on Android, offering access to a wide array of apps and services. It will debut in the new Volvo models within the coming two years.
The partnership promises to revolutionise how Volvo customers engage and interact with their cars. The large catalogue of popular Android apps – developed by Google, Volvo, or third party app developers – will offer connected and predictive services in and around the car.
Volvo Cars’ partnership with Google reflects the ongoing convergence between the automotive and technology industries as cars become increasingly connected. Volvo believes smart partnerships are the future for the car industry. Using Android as the base operating system will increase speed and flexibility in the development and offer its customers the ability to personalise the connected in-car experience.
Volvo is also collaborating with Google on another initiative to update recent Volvo models by adding Google Local Search, a location based service application. This will be released through an update to customers with Sensus Navigation.
