Partnership between CARIAD and Vivo
Volkswagen Group’s software subsidiary CARIAD has announced a partnership with Chinese smartphone maker Vivo to develop innovative smart car connectivity solutions. The goal of the collaboration is to create a seamless and smooth digital mobility experience for consumers.
Establishment of M Lab
The two companies have established a joint lab in China called the Mobile x Mobility Fusion Joint Innovative Lab (abbreviated as M Lab) to focus on research and development in areas such as bidirectional synchronization between smartphones and smart cars, integration of user data inside the vehicle, and seamless connection of intelligent applications.
Development of Software and Hardware Solutions
The joint lab will work on developing new software and hardware solutions that will enable smartphones and smart cars to communicate with each other more effectively. This will allow users to control their vehicles remotely, access vehicle data and services from their smartphones, and enjoy a more personalized and convenient driving experience.
Enhancing R&D Capabilities and Access to User Base
The partnership is aimed at helping CARIAD enhance its independent R&D capabilities in the field of smart connectivity and better integrate its innovations into the Chinese local digital ecosystem. Vivo’s in-car system has already covered 160 million smartphone users in China, giving CARIAD access to a large and growing user base.
“We firmly believe in the concept that ‘going alone may be fast, but going together can go further.’ Vivo is committed to contributing to the progress and development of the entire industry with an open and collaborative ecological mindset,” said Zhou Wei, Vivo’s vice president.
The partnership between CARIAD and Vivo is a positive development for the automotive industry. It is likely to lead to the development of new and innovative smart car connectivity solutions that will make it easier and more convenient for people to use their smartphones and smart cars together.
