Telstra has been announced as the connectivity partner for Honda in Australia, powering the next generation of technology in the all-new Accord.
Launched locally last month, the Accord introduces a new and improved upgrade to the Honda Connect service and the first integration of Google built-in, enabled by Telstra SIM and powered by Telstra’s mobile network.
The companies say that among the enhanced connectivity capabilities made possible by this partnership, Honda is able to securely access the vehicle’s telemetry data, which collects, transmits, and analyses vehicle data including engine performance, fuel efficiency and environmental conditions for improved vehicle maintenance and diagnostic monitoring; and deliver a new and improved infotainment system with entertainment, navigation, and weather updates. On the future roadmap, the company says there will be Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology connecting smart devices to the car and allows the vehicle to interact with things around it.
Google built-in integration enables access to the latest apps and services including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play. This connectivity means integration of navigation and live traffic updates, and hands-free help from Google Assistant for in-vehicle voice control of functions such as the car’s temperature, and the ability to download music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (June 2024)
1 July 2024