LG Electronics, Volkswagen To Develop Next Generation Of Connected Car Platform

(RTTNews) - LG Electronics (LGEPF.OB, LGEJY.OB, LGEIY.OB, LGEAF.OB) and Volkswagen AG (VKW.L, VLKAF.PK, VOW.BE) have entered into a memorandum of understanding signaling their commitment to cooperate on the research and development of a next-generation connected car service platform.

The two companies will work together to develop Volkswagen's Cross-Over-Platform to enhance vehicle connectivity and convenience. Using the latest in cloud technology, the goal of the new platform is to offer drivers a seamless digital life with access to features such as smart home services and location based services from their vehicles.

LG and Volkswagen will collaborate to develop technologies that bring together the connected car and the smart home, giving drivers the ability to control and monitor smart devices in their homes — such as lights, security systems and household supplies — from the road.

The companies will develop a notification center that understands context and delivers notices in an intuitive and safe manner and also provides optimized recommendations for drivers to respond based on real-time situations.

They will develop optimized next generation infotainment technology for connected cars.