GM to embed Google infotainment tech in its cars from 2021
General Motors will use a number of Google apps in all its brands outside China, while Amazon is wooing car makers to embed its rival Alexa
05 September 2019 - 16:39
Detroit — General Motors (GM) will use embedded Google technology to power navigation, voice-activated controls and other vehicle infotainment functions starting in 2021, in a win for Alphabet in the race with Amazon and other technology companies to control dashboards.
GM said it will offer Google Assistant, Google Maps and other apps available through the Google Play store in all its vehicle brands outside China, which is GM’s largest single market. GM said the first vehicles with built-in Google infotainment technology will be launched in 2021, with more models rolling out in the following years...
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