Hyundai Motor $HYUD (+0%) cooperates with Google $GOOG (+1,03%)to develop software for the mobility of the future

South Korean automotive giant Hyundai Motor Group announced today that it will collaborate with Google to strengthen its automotive software system and provide drivers with a next-generation navigation and infotainment experience.

Under the partnership, Hyundai Motor will adopt Google's Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) and use Google Maps' Places API geolocation service to enhance its navigation capabilities.

Instead of using the Google Maps service directly in its vehicles, Hyundai Motor plans to utilize the information provided by the service on approximately 250 million locations around the world, such as business hours, contact information and reviews, to increase the accuracy of its navigation service.

The automaker plans to deploy the advanced navigation service first in Kia Corp. passenger cars sold in North America and then expand it to Hyundai Motor Co.'s new vehicle models and its luxury Genesis brand overseas.

Song Chang-hyeon, president and head of Hyundai Motor Group's advanced vehicle platform division, said:

"Our partnership with Google, which helps people find lots of useful information around the world, will be an opportunity for Hyundai Motor Group to expand our technology coverage in the mobility market and provide greater value to customers."