Intel Powers Next Generation of Android-Based In-Vehicle Infotainment for Volvo Cars

» Click for full imageVolvo Cars partners with Google to build Android into next-generation connected cars What’s New: At the Google I/O conference, Intel, Google and Volvo Cars debuted the latest Android (P) Operating System (OS) running Google applications. Powered by an Intel Atom® automotive system-on-chip (SoC), Volvo Cars demonstrated the latest in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) experiences… Continue reading Intel Powers Next Generation of Android-Based In-Vehicle Infotainment for Volvo Cars

New showroom in Karlsruhe: Autohaus Geisser grows with Maserati

New showroom in Karlsruhe Autohaus Geisser grows with Maserati With its parent brand Volvo and Jaguar and Land Rover, the dealer is already represented in Karlsruhe. Now Maserati is added. The dealership Geisser is expanding its Maserati business. The premium dealer has now opened a further operation for the trident brand in Karlsruhe. “For years… Continue reading New showroom in Karlsruhe: Autohaus Geisser grows with Maserati

Next-gen Volvo cars to get Google Assistant, Play Store and Maps

NEW DELHI: Volvo Cars has announced its collaboration with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation ‘Sensus’ infotainment system, based on Google’s Android operating system. Volvo Cars’ intended partnership with Google will further enhance the way Volvo customers engage and interact with their… Continue reading Next-gen Volvo cars to get Google Assistant, Play Store and Maps

Lotus could switch to Volvo powertrains

Jean-Marc Gales expects Lotus to still be using Toyota engines in the immediate future, but the Lotus boss is keen to embrace the powertrain options available from other Geely-owned brands. Such co-operation is most likely to make use of resources developed by Volvo, whose technology is also being used by fellow Geely brands Polestar and… Continue reading Lotus could switch to Volvo powertrains

New Lotus Esprit supercar to hit roads in 2020

Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales has revealed that two new sports cars are in the pipeline as investment begins to materialise from the company’s new owner, Chinese automotive giant Geely. The two cars will include a new star model, due in 2020, that will sit above the Evora — essentially placing it as a modern-day version of the… Continue reading New Lotus Esprit supercar to hit roads in 2020

Cooperation with China’s Geely to revive national car brand: Malaysian PM

The Emgrand electric car, produced by Geely, featured at an auto show in Shanghai. The Emgrand has been widely praised by electric-car enthusiasts.[Photo provided to China Daily] PEKAN – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Friday highlighted the capacity of China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, saying Geely will help the Malaysian national car brand Proton… Continue reading Cooperation with China’s Geely to revive national car brand: Malaysian PM

New Volvos will have Google Maps, apps, and Assistant — even if you don’t have an Android phone

Google’s previously announced integration with Volvo cars is finally solidifying. Ahead of this week’s I/O developer conference, the company announced today that it will add Google Maps, Assistant, and Google Play Store to the Sensus infotainment system in Volvo’s next-generation cars over the next few years. Volvo announced at last year’s conference that it was… Continue reading New Volvos will have Google Maps, apps, and Assistant — even if you don’t have an Android phone

Volvo Cars to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store and Google Maps in next-generation infotainment system

Volvo Cars to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store and Google Maps in next-generation infotainment system   Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today announced it is working with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, based on Google’s Android… Continue reading Volvo Cars to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store and Google Maps in next-generation infotainment system

Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks share live vehicle data to improve traffic safety

Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks share live vehicle data to improve traffic safety   Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, and leading truck maker Volvo Trucks will share real-time data to expand coverage of the companies’ connected safety technology, a cloud-based system that allows vehicles to communicate with each other and alert drivers of nearby… Continue reading Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks share live vehicle data to improve traffic safety