Google Maps API will be now part of the navigational systems of Hyundai and Kia cars
Hyundai and Google Inc had announced that Google Maps (APIs) will be integrated into the United States based Hyundai Blue Link® telematics platform. It helps drivers to quickly and easily find the route to its destination.
The Blue Link® technology by Hyundai at recent offers vast variety of features and applications that elevate the driving experience by providing connectivity, convenience and safety solutions. With this Google Maps APIs integration you can expect that this following features will be supported namely; Send to Car, Point of Interest Search and Local Search by Voice. The added services via the integration will ease and help drivers find the points of interest and get more accurate data on how to get into their destinations and it’s because of the help of Google’s continuously updated Places database.
According to Barry Ratzlaff, director of Customer Connect at Hyundai Motor America. “Google is a leader and innovator in search, content and technology, offering incredible tools. “Blue Link makes it easy for our owners to find and navigate to their destinations. The integration of Google Maps APIs makes Blue Link even more effective. We look forward to continuing work with Google to bring innovative solutions to Hyundai owners.”
Also Tarun Bhatnagar, head of Enterprise Geo at Google said.
“We’re always looking for ways to make it easier for people to discover more relevant information to help them make informed choices – whether that’s where to go for a coffee, or where to take dry cleaning”. It’s great to see that more drivers now have access to fresh, web-based content while on the go with the Hyundai Blue Link Google Maps integration.”
On the other hand, Kia also announce that they will work closely together with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s innovative UVO eServices telematics system. These new solutions will initially be introduced on the new 2014 Sorento CUV. The immediate integration of Google solutions will utilize Google Maps and Google Places to acquire driving directions and locate Points of Interest (POIs) in a seamless and organic manner. KMA and Google look forward to continuing to work together to bring innovative navigation solutions to enhance the connected car experience.
Available with the 2014 Sorento CUV, the new Google-powered UVO system will serve Kia owners whether they are in their cars or away from them. Enabled by the Send2Car feature, Kia owners can send a POI or destination to their car directly from the Google Maps via their smartphone1 UVO app. From within the car, Kia owners will benefit from Google Places, which will provide POI and destination resources such as a dealership location, and Google Maps, which will provide directions to virtually anywhere and everywhere a car can travel.
Henry Bzeih, head of the connected car program and chief technology strategist, KMA had spoken.
“The newest iteration of the UVO platform is a breakthrough as one of the industry’s first mobile pure app-based telematics systems, and now with the Google solutions and APIs, we take the platform to yet another level of enhancement for the Kia customer, due to the popularity and ease-of-use of Google Maps, owners can remain confident in the technology and information being delivered to them.”
It is so far a great development in the car industry and hopefully it will reach worldwide not just focusing in United States. And we know by far Google is working very hard to give reliable data and updated content whenever areas and applications they are providing. For sure the other manufacturers will then see this benefit and also can’t wait to see Android systems on cars.
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