SAIC Motor selects HERE Technologies to fuel connected vehicle services globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 -- SAIC Motor, China’s largest automaker, has announced HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, will power the connected In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems of MG cars in South-East Asia, Oceania, Western Europe, Latin America, Middle East and India.

According to a statement, the connected IVI system includes HERE Traffic which provides real-time information on traffic flow and conditions, helping drivers reach their destinations safely and more efficiently.

“With the integration of HERE’s services into SAIC Motor’s In-Vehicle Infotainment system, SAIC Motor can now offer their drivers a best-in-class experience powered by HERE’s connected vehicles services, ultimately making their journeys safer and more efficient,” said Director Sales for Greater China, HERE Technologies, Sammie Xi.

The SAIC Motor system includes the latest connected vehicle services including HERE Parking, HERE EV Charge Points and HERE Fuel Prices, which deliver drivers dynamic and highly relevant information on their route ahead.

The MG mobile application i-SMART, includes a set of IoT solutions that combines the value of the connected on-board IVI system and the MG mobile application.

I-SMART will utilise HERE’s mobile Software Developer Kit (SDK) which provides MG software developers a rich set of location features such as mapping, routing, geocoding and search, traffic, transit and navigation.

HERE Technologies is supporting SAIC Group’s expansion outside China by providing access to global map coverage and country-specific, local market knowledge.

Both MG’s conventional and electric vehicles will benefit from HERE services and plans are underway to facilitate their availability immediately in South-East Asia, Oceania and Western Europe, and for introduction in the coming months in Latin America, Middle East and India.

More details at www.here.com.

-- BERNAMA