AutoMillions of Volvo drivers just got a great free upgrade to rival Google MapsWaze is coming to Volvo cars with built-in Google systems to make navigation even easierWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
AutoMillions of Volvo drivers just got a great free upgrade to rival Google MapsWaze is coming to Volvo cars with built-in Google systems to make navigation even easierWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Waze is coming to Volvo cars with built-in Google systems to make navigation even easier
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Volvo / Waze)
(Image credit: Volvo / Waze)
If there’s one thing I particularly like about Volvo’s cars,such as the XC90and other modern vehicles, it’s the inclusion of the built-inGooglesmart system. As someone who’s always using thebest Android phones, it’s a great way to integrate when on the road.
And now millions of Volvo drivers have just got a great free upgrade to rivalGoogle Maps, should you prefer to not use the built-in navigation system in the Swedish automaker’s latest vehicles.
So what exactly is this free booster? I’m talking about the introduction of Waze, the popular navigation app, which is now available in Volvo’s in-car app library (for applicable models with Google built-in).
Whether you’re based in the UK, USA or beyond in the Asia-Pacific region (China, South Korea and Vietnam excluded), the application can now be utilised for what many consider to be the best app-based navigation on the planet.
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
You don’t need to connect your personal phone to take advantage of the system either, it’ll function for whoever’s driving.
I believe this will also be of benefit to Polestar cars, too, as they utilise the same Google built-in platform. And as someone awaiting delivery of a Polestar 2 the inclusion of Waze is going to be a major free upgrade for me.
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