Seoul, South Korea- Hyundai Motor Group., is expanding its partnership with Google to enhance navigation and infotainment in Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles. Using Google Maps Platform's Places API (Application Programming Interface), drivers will gain access to detailed information on 250 million places, including business hours, ratings, and reviews. Kia vehicles in North America will roll out these features first, with global expansion to follow.
Mr. Chang Song, President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Vehicle Platform (AVP) Division said, “Hyundai Motor Group is developing technologies in the field of SDV and mobility to provide customer-centered values. Our partnership with Google, who helps people find a lot of useful information around the world, will serve as an opportunity for Hyundai Motor Group, broadening our coverage of technology in the mobility market and providing greater values to customers.”
Mr. 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 extensive database of places into Hyundai Motor Group vehicles through the Places API, we're empowering drivers with the knowledge they need to navigate confidently – and we look forward to working with Hyundai Motor Group to bring more innovation to the fleet in the future.”
Hyundai Motor Group has adopted Google's Android Automotive OS to enhance its software ecosystem and lead in software-defined vehicle (SDV) technology. The Group will continue collaborating with Google to innovate future mobility and AI-driven driving experiences.
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