All new Volvo car models are now available with over-the-air software update (OTA), a key technology to realize Volvo Cars ‘ambitious goal of enabling continuous improvement of customers’ cars and solidifying its position as one of the industry leaders in over-the-air on-board software updates.
OTA functionality is now also available for the latest XC90, S60 and V60 models, after being first introduced on all-electric cars in the Volvo Cars range. This means that the automaker’s entire product portfolio can now benefit from an upgrade to the vehicle’s entire operating system over the air. Volvo owners will benefit from an update of their infotainment system to the latest version of Android Automotive OS, Android 11. They will also have access to new categories of apps on Google Play, including those for navigation, charging and parking, while the addition of streaming video content is expected later in the year.
Furthermore, the latest OTA update brings improvements to features ranging from improved energy management by optimizing timers for pre-conditioning, to updating the functionality of the mobile app and in-car applications. Energy management optimizations help maintain adequate battery temperatures on both cold and hot days, increasing driving range. The Volvo Cars app also receives more frequent updates from the car on the percentage of charge during the journey. The latest OTA update is the eighth full vehicle update provided by the automaker and extends to more than 190,000 Volvos worldwide. This week’s release also marks the debut of OTA mode updates in several new markets around the world, including India, Taiwan and New Zealand, following the spread to markets such as South Korea, Australia, Thailand, and Singapore early on. of the year and further increases the total number of updated cars.
The internalization of software development e OTA updates allow Volvo Cars to always add new features and to improve existing ones. Since the beginning of last year, Volvo Cars has continued to offer updates in OTA mode on a regular basis in most of the markets in which it is present, and the company expects the number of cars included in these updates to increase with each new version of the proposed software. In addition, the carmaker today announces its intention to offer its infotainment system with Google apps and services – such as Google Assistant and Google Maps – integrated on all new production models, thus continuing the marketing of one of the best platforms of on-board entertainment on the market. Volvo Cars’ infotainment system is jointly developed with Google and provides Volvo customers with an easy-to-use interface, unrivaled connectivity and access to well-known apps and services.
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