An expected auto alliance backing Google's OS is unexpectedly broad with the arrival of the world's largest carmaker. The first Android vehicles will arrive this year. by Stephen Shankland January 6, 2014 1:39 AM PST Audi already integrates Google Earth into its navigation system. The Open Auto Alliance will mean a lot more Google technology will arrive, and at GM, Honda, and Hyundai, too. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) Google has launched a partnership with carmakers General Motors, Audi, Honda, Hyundai, and chipmaker Nvidia to bring the Android operating system to vehicles in 2014. The group, called the Open Auto Alliance, aims to marry Android's widespread use and app support with openness and customization, according to the group's announcement Monday, the opening day of CES 2014. "The OAA is dedicated to a common platform that will drive innovation, and make technology in the car safer and more intuitive for everyone," the group said. Its "open development model and common platform will allow automakers to more easily bring cutting-edge technology to their drivers, and create new opportunities for developers to deliver powerful experiences for drivers and passengers in a safe and scalable way." Android will be extended with car-specific features, the alliance said, but said it would share details later. Related stories The smartphones of CES 2014 (pictures) Intel CES 2014 press conference: Join us Monday at 1 p.m. PT (live blog) Is there anything wrong with being an insane Apple fanboy? Acer launches 27-inch all-in-one Android PC Powerful, pure Android phones An Android partnership with Audi had been expected, but the OAA turns out to be significantly larger with GM, the world's largest automaker, on board -- not to mention Honda and Hyundai. Audi already had a Google partnership for satellite and Street View imagery. The arrival of Android in automotive computing systems should help hasten the arrival of connected cars, but it's not clear exactly where Android will end and other car electronics will begin. GM, for example, will pair the mobile OS with its OnStar communication technology. The partnership also could help pave the way for Google's self-driving car technology. Even if that doesn't use Android itself, the OAA is a tight technology partnership for essential computing services, and that make it easier to accept further reliance on Google technology. The prospect of a driver playing games and updating Facebook while on the road opens new risks, but the allies put a strong emphasis on safety in the announcement. "We have been in contact with government agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)," the OAA said. "Our goal is to build an experience that helps drivers get what they're looking for without disrupting their focus on the road."

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An expected auto alliance backing Google's OS is unexpectedly broad with the arrival of the world's largest carmaker. The first Android vehicles will arrive this year. by Stephen Shankland January 6, 2014 1:39 AM PST Audi already integrates Google Earth into its navigation system. The Open Auto Alliance will mean a lot more Google technology will arrive, and at GM, Honda, and Hyundai, too. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) Google has launched a partnership with carmakers General Motors, Audi, Honda, Hyundai, and chipmaker Nvidia to bring the Android operating system to vehicles in 2014. The group, called the Open Auto Alliance, aims to marry Android's widespread use and app support with openness and customization, according to the group's announcement Monday, the opening day of CES 2014. "The OAA is dedicated to a common platform that will drive innovation, and make technology in the car safer and more intuitive for everyone," the group said. Its "open development model and common platform will allow automakers to more easily bring cutting-edge technology to their drivers, and create new opportunities for developers to deliver powerful experiences for drivers and passengers in a safe and scalable way." Android will be extended with car-specific features, the alliance said, but said it would share details later. Related stories The smartphones of CES 2014 (pictures) Intel CES 2014 press conference: Join us Monday at 1 p.m. PT (live blog) Is there anything wrong with being an insane Apple fanboy? Acer launches 27-inch all-in-one Android PC Powerful, pure Android phones An Android partnership with Audi had been expected, but the OAA turns out to be significantly larger with GM, the world's largest automaker, on board -- not to mention Honda and Hyundai. Audi already had a Google partnership for satellite and Street View imagery. The arrival of Android in automotive computing systems should help hasten the arrival of connected cars, but it's not clear exactly where Android will end and other car electronics will begin. GM, for example, will pair the mobile OS with its OnStar communication technology. The partnership also could help pave the way for Google's self-driving car technology. Even if that doesn't use Android itself, the OAA is a tight technology partnership for essential computing services, and that make it easier to accept further reliance on Google technology. The prospect of a driver playing games and updating Facebook while on the road opens new risks, but the allies put a strong emphasis on safety in the announcement. "We have been in contact with government agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)," the OAA said. "Our goal is to build an experience that helps drivers get what they're looking for without disrupting their focus on the road."

An expected auto alliance backing Google's OS is unexpectedly broad with the arrival of the world's largest carmaker. The first Android vehicles will arrive this year. by Stephen Shankland January 6, 2014 1:39 AM PST Audi already integrates Google Earth into its navigation system. The Open Auto Alliance will mean a lot more Google technology will arrive, and at GM, Honda, and Hyundai, too. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) Google has launched a partnership with carmakers General Motors, Audi, Honda, Hyundai, and chipmaker Nvidia to bring the Android operating system to vehicles in 2014. The group, called the Open Auto Alliance, aims to marry Android's widespread use and app support with openness and customization, according to the group's announcement Monday, the opening day of CES 2014. "The OAA is dedicated to a common platform that will drive innovation, and make technology in the car safer and more intuitive for everyone," the group said. Its "open development model and common platform will allow automakers to more easily bring cutting-edge technology to their drivers, and create new opportunities for developers to deliver powerful experiences for drivers and passengers in a safe and scalable way." Android will be extended with car-specific features, the alliance said, but said it would share details later. Related stories The smartphones of CES 2014 (pictures) Intel CES 2014 press conference: Join us Monday at 1 p.m. PT (live blog) Is there anything wrong with being an insane Apple fanboy? Acer launches 27-inch all-in-one Android PC Powerful, pure Android phones An Android partnership with Audi had been expected, but the OAA turns out to be significantly larger with GM, the world's largest automaker, on board -- not to mention Honda and Hyundai. Audi already had a Google partnership for satellite and Street View imagery. The arrival of Android in automotive computing systems should help hasten the arrival of connected cars, but it's not clear exactly where Android will end and other car electronics will begin. GM, for example, will pair the mobile OS with its OnStar communication technology. The partnership also could help pave the way for Google's self-driving car technology. Even if that doesn't use Android itself, the OAA is a tight technology partnership for essential computing services, and that make it easier to accept further reliance on Google technology. The prospect of a driver playing games and updating Facebook while on the road opens new risks, but the allies put a strong emphasis on safety in the announcement. "We have been in contact with government agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)," the OAA said. "Our goal is to build an experience that helps drivers get what they're looking for without disrupting their focus on the road."

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An expected auto alliance backing Google's OS is unexpectedly broad with the arrival of the world's largest carmaker. The first Android vehicles will arrive this year.

by Stephen Shankland January 6, 2014 1:39 AM PST

Audi already integrates Google Earth into its navigation system. The Open Auto Alliance will mean a lot more Google technology will arrive, and at GM, Honda, and Hyundai, too.

(Credit: Josh Miller/CNET)

Google has launched a partnership with carmakers General Motors, Audi, Honda, Hyundai, and chipmaker Nvidia to bring the Android operating system to vehicles in 2014.

The group, called the Open Auto Alliance, aims to marry Android's widespread use and app support with openness and customization, according to the group's announcement Monday, the opening day of CES 2014.

"The OAA is dedicated to a common platform that will drive innovation, and make technology in the car safer and more intuitive for everyone," the group said. Its "open development model and common platform will allow automakers to more easily bring cutting-edge technology to their drivers, and create new opportunities for developers to deliver powerful experiences for drivers and passengers in a safe and scalable way."

Android will be extended with car-specific features, the alliance said, but said it would share details later.