Porsche will integrate Google Maps, Google Assistance and other apps from Google Play into its future cars, it said earlier this week.
Porsche said in January that it was considering fully integrating Google software into its car cockpits, following the end of its cooperation with Volkswagen’s Cariad unit on software research and development.
Carmakers, including General Motors, Renault, Nissan and Ford, use embedded Google technology in their vehicles via a Google Automotive Services (GAS) package, offering features such as Google Maps, Google Assistant and other applications.
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has announced the appointment of Stanley Anderson, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2025.
The annual Simola Hillclimb, which celebrated its 15th running in 2025, has grown into South Africa’s premier motorsport event.
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A light on my car’s dashboard came on, and instead of fixing the problem, I waited for the bulb to burn out. Crisis solved.
Jarod Kintz
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has announced the appointment of Stanley Anderson, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2025.
The annual Simola Hillclimb, which celebrated its 15th running in 2025, has grown into South Africa’s premier motorsport event.