In the present world, a person can find and pay for things with their smartphone, smartwatch or computer. With this in mind, Hyundai is building a technology that will allow customers to search and pay for coffee, gas and parking using their car’s infotainment screen. In the future, Hyundai will connect cars with other brands using its new partner, Xevo, to bring in-vehicle payment to customers.
These new services work with the Hyundai Blue Link connected-car system to make the driving experience better. Offering payment options as part of navigation will simplify the driving experience and maximize time spent with eyes on the road.
Xevo is a company that specializes in data-driven user experiences for the automotive industry. Their product is Xevo Market, a merchant-to-driver commerce platform that uses the vehicle’s infotainment screen. Initially, Market will let Hyundai owners find and pay for coffee, fuel and parking. These services could expand to restaurant reservations, order-ahead takeout food, curbside pick-up and EV charging, all from the convenience of a Hyundai vehicle. Xevo also will help create the Hyundai Wallet payment platform that securely stores the customer’s credit cards or PayPal account information. These experiences and features will comply with industry distracted driving guidelines. Some of these features may not be available when the car is being driven.
Source: Hyundai
