Volvo Cars Adds Android Auto to its Next Generation Cars

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GOTEBORG, Sweden, June 26, 2014 /PRN=KYODO JBN/ --

   Volvo Car Group joins the Open Automotive Alliance

   Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) has joined the Open Automotive Alliance to make

the Android smartphone platform available to drivers through its new

ground-breaking user interface. This move brings together one of the world's

most progressive car companies and the world's most popular smartphone

platform, developed by Google.

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http://www.multivu.com/mnr/71400558-volvo-smartphone-integration

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   The integration of Android Auto(TM) promises to add yet another dimension to

the Volvo in-car experience. Android Auto brings features and services familiar

to Android smartphone and tablet users directly into the car via Volvo Cars'

large centre console touch screen display.

   "Google's approach to user-centricity and the application of technology to

improve peoples' everyday lives makes Android Auto a perfect addition to the

Volvo experience," says Hakan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo Cars.

The interaction between Android Auto and Volvo Cars' brand new user interface

transforms the look and feel of a car's interior. Volvo Cars' interiors will be

characterised by their high-tech simplicity and functionality.

   "We have worked hard to ensure an enjoyable user experience with Android

Auto. This will offer our customers a new degree of fluidity and accessibility

in the usage of their mobile devices, and bring the digital ecosystem our

customers already enjoy into the car, complementing Volvo Cars' existing

connected car services and applications," says Hakan Samuelsson.

   Android Auto will provide access to Google Search, Google Maps, Google Play

Music and specially adapted third party applications, such as Spotify. All

phone-based applications can be controlled via voice or steering wheel controls

or the car's touch screen ensuring the entire interaction with Android Auto

content is both safe and easy.

   Volvo Cars' portrait touch screen provides users with the benefit of having

both Volvo Cars and Android Auto content on the screen simultaneously, removing

the need to switch between car and Android phone screens.

   "Android smartphone users will feel completely at home in a new Volvo. We

have created a wholly-integrated user experience in our large portrait-oriented

touch screen that takes the in-car mobile device experience to a new level.

That, coupled with the obvious driver safety benefits of an advanced voice

control system offered by Google, made Android Auto a perfect match for Volvo,"

says Hakan Samuelsson.

   Android Auto will be available on all new Volvo cars based on the new

Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), starting with the all-new XC90, due to be

publically revealed at this year's Paris Motor Show.

   Keywords:

   Life Style, Technology, Design, Smartphone, Google, Connectivity, Touch

screen, Android Auto

   Notes to editor:

   The Open Automotive Alliance is a global alliance of technology and auto

industry leaders committed to bringing the Android platform to cars.

Volvo Cars will also include Apple CarPlay(TM) interoperability in all new

models based on the new Scalable Product Architecture. This will make it

possible for Volvo car drivers to connect the most widely used smartphone

platforms directly to their car's touch screen display. For more information

please visit Volvo Cars Global Newsroom.

   Stefan Elfstrom

   Media Relations Manager

   Corporate Communications

   Volvo Car Corporation

   Dept. 50250/PVH50

   Goteborg

   Sweden

   Telephone +46-31-3251878

   Stefan.elfstrom@volvocars.com

   SOURCE: Volvo Car Group