Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis cars get 250 million places from Google Maps in their infotainment systems

Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis cars will "soon" get access to "fresh information about 250 million places around the world from Google Maps", the three brands announced.

This will enhance navigation accuracy "using Google Maps' vast information about places, which includes fresh details about business hours, contact information, ratings, reviews, and more", the official press release states.

The first to experience these enhancements will be Kia drivers in North America. The new feature will be subsequently expanded to Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models globally.

The Hyundai Motor Group, which encompasses the aforementioned three brands, is also adopting the Android Automotive OS for future models, expecting "to secure an innovative edge in the software-defined vehicle technology space and lead the future mobility market" by doing so.

Chang Song, President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Vehicle Platform (AVP) Division, said:

Hyundai Motor Group is developing technologies in the field of SDV and mobility to provide customer-centered values. Our partnership with Google, who helps people find a lot of useful information around the world, will serve as an opportunity for Hyundai Motor Group, broadening our coverage of technology in the mobility market and providing greater value to customers.

Jorgen Behrens, Vice President and General Manager of Google Maps Automotive, said:

Every day, we make over 100 million updates in Google Maps to help people find fresh and comprehensive information about where to go and how to get there. By integrating our extensive database of places into Hyundai Motor Group vehicles through the Places API, we're empowering drivers with the knowledge they need to navigate confidently – and we look forward to working with Hyundai Motor Group to bring more innovation to the fleet in the future.