AutomobilesHonda-Google tie-up puts Android in cars without smartphones
Onboard maps and music apps accessible by voice control
Volvo was the first to adopt Google's Android Automotive operating system in its cars, as seen in this electric vehicle. (Photo courtesy of Volvo Cars)
KAZUYUKI OKUDAIRA, Nikkei staff writer
September 24, 2021 04:17 JST
PALO ALTO, U.S. -- Honda Motor has agreed with Google to start installing the Android operating system next year in major models offered around the world, the search engine giant said Thursday, allowing services such as navigation and music playing to be offered without the use of a smartphone.