The CarPlay upgrade will move the software from an infotainment system to a software solution that lets drivers control parts of their vehicle and access more operational information.
The company’s AVH-3300NEX offers a motorized touchscreen display that's seven inches wide and two inches tall, making it an easy installation on older and collectible vehicles. And like the other four models, it offers audiophile-grade sound features, Bluetooth connectivity, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The automaker has tapped Google to develop the carmaker’s next-generation in-car infotainment and connectivity solutions, which will be based on the tech company’s Android operating system. The system will launch on new Volvo models within two years.
Results from a KBB.com survey show that 61% of drivers continue to multitask behind the wheel, with nearly half of respondents still using their mobile phones while driving.
Hyundai has begun offering Android Auto on its 2015 Hyundai Sonata, making it the first automaker to implement the software platform that closely matches one running on smartphones.
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