Technology giant Google partnered with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance to put Android-based infotainment systems into cars by 2021

Briefing

Technology giant Google partnered with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance to put Android-based infotainment systems into cars by 2021

September 21, 2018

Briefing

  • Major Android Partnership – Information technology giant Google announced major partnership with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, largest automobile group by vehicle sales, to integrate Android infotainment systems in millions of cars by 2021
  • Included Services – Provides access to Google’s maps, app store and voice assistant from dashboard, enabling turn-by-turn navigation assistance and voice-controlled access to calls, messages, and music
  • Outsourcing Software Development – Alliance decided to partner with Google instead of developing their own software since customers were used to Google map services and apps
  • Customization – Each brand to customize interface and add specific features on top of Android platform
  • Other Partnerships – Include Volkswagen, which put Google Earth into Audi’s in-car navigation system, and Volvo, which plans to have Android-based infotainment systems into cars by 2019

Accelerator

Market Disruption

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Information Technology, Transportation and Logistics

Organization

Google Inc., Group Renault, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

Source

Original Publication Date

September 18, 2018

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