Hyundai Enhancing its Navigation System Via Google Places

Hyundai has quietly boosted the intelligence of its onboard navigation system. Thanks to a partnership with Google, the Kona, Santa Fe, Tucson, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 9 models rae receiving updates integrating Google Places into their systems.

The result: over 250 million points of interest are now accessible directly from the vehicle's screen.

No more inefficient searching through rigid native system menus. With this integration, motorists can now view photos, descriptions, reviews and opening hours, just as if they were on Google Maps, but without leaving the dashboard.

Onboard navigation becomes relevant
We know that currently, many drivers still prefer to plug in their phone and use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. But this update brings some relevance back to Hyundai's ccNC system. Need a nearby coffee shop or a good restaurant? Google Places suggests and evaluates them for you without using your mobile phone.

And since Google processes over 100 million updates daily, information on businesses, services, or charging stations is continuously up to date.

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