Hyundai Motor Group has announced a partnership with Google to integrate Google Maps into the multimedia systems of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles. This initiative will begin with Kia models in North America before expanding globally to other Hyundai Motor Group brands.
The partnership aims to enhance navigation and infotainment by utilizing Google Maps Platform’s Places API. This API provides access to detailed location data, such as business hours, contact information, ratings, and reviews for over 250 million places worldwide. Rather than full navigation integration, this collaboration emphasizes enriched location-based information to improve the accuracy and functionality of in-car systems.
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Additionally, Hyundai Motor Group has confirmed plans to implement the Android Automotive Operating System across its vehicles starting in 2026. This system will provide drivers with the convenience of Android Auto functionality directly integrated into their vehicles’ infotainment systems. The Google Maps integration serves as a stepping stone toward this larger shift.
According to Hyundai, the collaboration underscores its commitment to delivering next-generation navigation and infotainment experiences. Kia drivers in North America will be the first to benefit from the enhanced Google Maps features, with a gradual rollout planned for other Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models worldwide.
By focusing on Google’s Places API, the partnership prioritizes comprehensive and up-to-date location information, complementing the group’s broader strategy to integrate Android Automotive and advance connected car technologies.
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