Google Maps for Kia Motors In-Car Connectivity

RMN Digital | January 2, 2013 | Americas, Applications, Corporate, Enterprise, Feature, Lifestyle, Masses, Regions, Strategy | No Comments

Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced it will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s 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 navigation solutions to enhance the connected car experience, says KMA.

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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 Smartphone 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.

The announcement was made today, Jan. 2.

Photo courtesy: Kia Motors