Owners of two new Renault models will have Waze's navigation system built-in to their vehicles and usable without a phone.
, would let users take advantage of Waze’s real time routine, navigation, and alerts without the need for a phone. While many cars could already sync up Waze from a phone app, this new feature is built directly into the vehicles, which Waze argues could lead to, “safer and more convenient journeys.” The integration will be available in Renault Austral Hybrid and Megane E-Tech electric vehicles. If those models sound somewhat unfamiliar, it’s because they are only really available in Europe.
“As more Waze users engage with us on in-car platforms and we see advancements in in-car technologies, it’s important that we bring the best driving experiences to our users, which is why we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Renault,” Waze Director of Marketing and Partnerships Aron Di Castro said in a statement. “Having Waze’s real-time navigation, routing and alerts built into the display of Renault’s vehicles, makes for a simplified and seamless driving experience.
The Waze integration is part of a larger trend of tech companies racing to turn commuters’ vehicles into viable screen time. While internet connectivity and app integration in vehicles was a relative rarity just ten years ago, it’s poised to become near ubiquitous in coming years. By 2026,an Insider Intelligence estimate, 72.3% of licensed U.S. drivers are expected to drive a connected car. That’s up from 52% of licensed drivers in 2022.
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