Hyundai & Vodafone to Bring New In−car Infotainment Services to Customers in Europe

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) and Vodafone Business have announced a multi-year extension of their existing strategic partnership to provide customers with advanced in-car connected streaming and infotainment services in more than 40 countries across Europe.

Under the partnership extension, Vodafone Business will bring its Global Internet of Things (IoT) Connectivity for Connected Car Service to millions of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models sold in Europe.

The new features will include audio/video streaming and Wi-Fi hotspots.

Vodafone Business’s IoT platform, which already supports 160 million connections, will also provide motorists with a more consistent experience and greater level of cross-border mobility.

Haeyoung Kwon, Vice President, Infotainment Development Center at Hyundai Motor Group, says: “The driving experience as we know it will continue to change and we want to be at the forefront of that shift. Vodafone is a trusted partner for Hyundai Motor Group and has been instrumental in connecting drivers of our vehicles with real-time and relevant information at the wheel. Thanks to our continued partnership, we will be able to make our vision for the automotive world of the future a reality. We are looking forward to seeing this partnership evolve so we can realize the true mobility of Hyundai Motor Group.”

Erik Brenneis, Director, IoT, Vodafone Business, adds: “In-vehicle connectivity is becoming universal. As a leader in IoT, Vodafone Business can offer unique and innovative solutions that drive the adoption of the technology. Vodafone and Hyundai have been shaping the future of vehicle mobility since 2018, and the extension of our partnership means we can enhance the experience of millions more customers across Europe.”

2022 saw HMG record its highest annual sales in Europe to date, with nearly 1.1 million units sold,