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.
South Africa's automotive sector is set for a significant transformation as Chinese and Indian vehicle manufacturers prepare to shift from basic assembly operations to full-scale local production.
Lightstone Auto has rolled out a cutting-edge integration designed to transform how alternative lenders, rent-to-own providers and niche finance firms engage with dealerships.
Uber announced the next phase of its low-cost mobility journey with the expansion of its Uber Moto product to include Uber Go Electric in South Africa.
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You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.
Henry Ford
South Africa's automotive sector is set for a significant transformation as Chinese and Indian vehicle manufacturers prepare to shift from basic assembly operations to full-scale local production.
South Africa’s automotive landscape has shifted in recent years as new Chinese brands enter the market, sparking both curiosity and scepticism as each promises better value and a fresher approach.
Ford has officially ceased production of its Focus with the last versions coming of the line at the Saarlouis plant in Germany, drawing to a close more than five decades of manufacturing history.
