SEOUL, Dec. 11, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has announced an historic expansion of its partnership with Google to revolutionize in-vehicle navigation and infotainment experiences. Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles will be catapulted to a new dimension of connectivity and innovation through seamless integration with the Google Maps Platform and Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS).
Revolutionizing Navigation with Google Maps Platform
The collaboration brings on board the integration of Google Maps Platform’s Places API. The integration enhances navigation capability within the Group’s vehicles. Places API provides detailed, real-time information about more than 250 million locations worldwide, such as business hours, contact details, ratings, reviews, and more. This cutting-edge technology will enable drivers to drive confidently and conveniently.
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Key Highlights:
- Improved navigation accuracy using rich Google Maps data
- Real-time updates on destinations to ensure freshness and reliability.
- North American Kia owners would be the first, but worldwide rollout would also involve all Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models.
Chang Song on the Partnership
According to Chang Song, President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Vehicle Platform Division, the aim of this effort was entirely customer-centric.
“Hyundai Motor Group is developing technologies in SDV and mobility to provide customer-centered values. Our alliance with Google, who allows people to find a lot of useful information around the world, shall act as an opportunity for Hyundai Motor Group, broadening coverage on technology in the market for mobility and providing larger values to customers,” he said.
Equipping Vehicles with Android Automotive Operating System
Apart from the Places API, the Group has adopted Google’s Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS). This makes the vehicle’s software ecosystem much deeper, giving drivers familiar and intuitive interfaces.
Benefits of AAOS in Hyundai Motor Group Vehicles:
- Access to Google Assistant, Play Store apps, and other Android features directly from the car’s dashboard.
- Enhanced customization for navigation, entertainment, and vehicle settings.
- Continuous updates to keep the system current and innovative.
A Shared Vision for Future Mobility
Jorgen Behrens, Vice President and General Manager of Google Maps Automotive, said: “Every day, we make over 100 million updates in Google Maps to help people find fresh and comprehensive information about where to go and how to get there.”. By integrating our vast database of places into Hyundai Motor Group vehicles through the Places API, we’re equipping drivers with the information they need to drive confidently – and we look forward to working with Hyundai Motor Group to bring more innovation to the fleet in the future,” he said.
Leading the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Revolution
Hyundai Motor Group’s focus on SDVs is a commitment to mobility lead. Advanced software platforms through co-operations with the likes of Google provide the Group with vehicles at the very forefront of innovation.
Future Predictions: What This Meant for the Driver
This partnership represents Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to a smarter, safer, and more enjoyable drive. With unmatched software know-how from Google and the engineering prowess of the Group, customers will be able to enjoy the best in cutting-edge technology combined with reliability and comfort.
The collaboration speaks of a shared vision of reimagining how drivers interact with their vehicles through enhanced navigation and personalized in-car settings.
