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Hyundai installs Google technology in the new Sonata model

Hyundai has announced new technology that allows you to access smartphone applications from the comfort of your car, like never before.

Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata

For many months now there have been rumblings about the further integration of technology and connectivity in the Hyundai Sonata.

We’ve all heard the chat about Apple’s CarPlay, with the technology giant having signed deals with car manufacturers such as BMW and GM. However, according to the BBC, Google has beaten them to it.

The Android operator has signed a deal with Hyundai, the fifth largest auto group, to install its own Auto system in the Sonata model.

So what can owners of the Sonata expect from the new gadget? According to the BBC,

‘It connects to the driver's smartphone and allows them to access apps like Google Maps by voice, steering wheel controls or a touchscreen on the dashboard’.

But there’s more. There have been rumours that this technology will also, eventually, have the capability to crawl your emails (if you have a Gmail account) to give the driver further options.

For example, if you have an email from a particular shop in your inbox, the technology can alert you to where the closest outlet is.

At first, this may seem rather intrusive, but there’s a good chance that in years from now this will be the norm.

There are claims, though, that Android Auto will be safer for drivers, too.

‘The smartphone's screen becomes locked, so drivers are not tempted to look down and interact with their phones directly while Android Auto is in use’, the carmaker said in a statement.

In addition to the safety aspects of this feature, there is huge potential for this type of in-car technology – not just Android operating systems – to be of great benefit to drivers.

As maps improve and real-time traffic reports become more accurate, Android Auto and CarPlay will inevitably become more useful to motorists as they look to cut journey times, save on fuel, and enjoy less stressful journeys.

Needless to say, the level of success these new in-car additions enjoy is something we’ll be keeping a close eye on and bringing you updates on.

In the meantime, why not take a look at our fantastic range of new, nearly new, and used Hyundai cars?

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Graeme Geddes

Staff writer at Arnold Clark

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