Hyundai and Kia update their cars by integrating Google Maps into the navigation system

Google managed to carve out a place for itself in the smartphone sector by buying Android. This purchase aimed to expand the use of its services and applications, such as Google Maps or Photos. In countries like Europe the decision has been perfect because Android has such a large user base that applications such as those mentioned are the most used.

In the automotive sector, Google wants to reproduce this success and that is why it has developed Android Automotive, a version specially designed for cars, with the integration that this implies. The last two brands that have agreed to integrate this operating system into their vehicles are Hyundai Yes To leave, the two largest manufacturers in South Korea.

However, until this agreement is concluded and the first models with the Google system begin to appear, such as those from Volvo or Renault, Both brands wanted to improve their current infotainment system. And for this, they also turned to the colossus of Mountain View.

Hyundai Automotive Groupwhich is the parent company of brands such as Hyundai, Kia and Genesis, announced that has partnered with Google to bring Google Maps information to your vehicles. Implementation will begin with Kia vehicles in the United States and Canada and expand to Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models worldwide, although there are no firm dates yet.

This integration appears to be similar to that offered by Teslawhich uses the Google Maps API called “Places API” which could indicate that this association seeks to obtain location data and not navigation data, but in the case of Tesla we have both so perhaps here too, although it did not transcend

What is clear is that Drivers of these brands will have access to hundreds of millions of data from Google Mapsfrom locations and addresses to information like opening hours, reviews and more. This is a way to significantly improve the navigation and tracking system of cars, which, with a few exceptions, can be greatly improved. This shows that Google remains one of the most valued partners for automotive brands and why Apple wants its piece of the pie.