Honda has chosen to use Android Automotive OS as a platform for the infotainment system of its future cars. Thanks to this decision, people will have access to all the advanced features that Google has developed for the automotive world. These include the voice assistant, Google Maps and all compatible apps that can be downloaded through the Play Store.
We will work with Google to better integrate the services of Google in our vehicles, including the possibility; to use more & ugrave; easily functionality; like the Google Assistant, the functionality Google Maps and other apps offered through Google Play.
Thanks to this innovation, the Japanese brand aims to make its infotainment system make a significant qualitative leap. For Google, however, comes a new partnership with an important manufacturer. Currently, there are already on the market; some cars equipped with this platform, including the Polestar 2 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge. However, Google already has; close agreements with manufacturers of the caliber of Ford, General Motors and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. This means that in the future there will be many new models equipped with this platform.
Returning to Honda, the automaker has announced that the first model that will have; of Android Automotive OS will come & agrave; on the market in the second half & agrave; of 2022 in North America . Unfortunately no details have been added except that it will be; of a new car. The manufacturer's plans are then to expand the availability globally; of that platform over time.
So, in the future, cars sold in Europe will also use Android Automotive OS for infotainment. The news that Honda has decided to choose this platform is no longer surprising; from time to time since its current infotainment & egrave; based on Android. The Japanese manufacturer, therefore, aims to offer a better user experience and with more advanced digital services.
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