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

Google has managed to carve out a niche for itself in the smartphone sector by purchasing Android. That purchase was designed to expand the use of its services and applications, such as Google Maps or Photos. In countries like Spain, the move has been perfect since Android has such a wide user base that applications such as those mentioned are the most used.

In the automotive sector, Google wants to replicate that success and that is why it developed Android Automotive, a version specially designed for cars, with the integration that this entails. The last two brands that have agreed to integrate this operating system in their vehicles are hyundai and kia, the two largest manufacturers in South Korea.

However, until that agreement is closed and the first models with the Google system begin to be seen, as those from Volvo or Renault have, The two brands wanted to improve their current infotainment system. And for this they have also turned to the Mountain View colossus.

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

This integration seems to be similar to what Tesla haswhich uses the Google Maps API called “Places API” which could indicate that this association seeks to obtain data from places and not navigation, but in the case of Tesla we have both so perhaps here too, although it has not transcended

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 such as opening hours, reviews and more. It is a way to significantly improve the navigation and location system of cars, which with some 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.