Hyundai Motor Says It’s Discussing Partnerships With Google
- Google autonomous car chief Krafcik formerly Hyundai executive
- Hyundai is seeking to change its go-in-alone strategy
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Hyundai Motor Co. is in discussions with Google about further partnerships as South Korea’s largest carmaker seeks external expertise to remain competitive.
The two companies have some common areas that may require cooperation, Hyundai Motor President Jeong Jin Haeng said in an interview in Seoul after a meeting between the trade ministry and local carmakers. Hyundai has been among the most aggressive automakers adopting Apple Inc.’s CarPlay and Alphabet Inc.’s Android Auto, which integrate iPhone and Android handsets with car dashboards.