Volvo expands its partnership in Google to bring new features such as Gemini to cars sooner

After announcing this Gemini is coming to carsVolvo is used I/O 2025 To announce a new spacious partnership with Google. The new deal for companies make the VOLVO reference devices to develop the Android Automotive operating system in the future, and it means that VOLVO drivers will be “among the first to benefit” when Gemini replaces the entire Google Assistant in cars.

Volvo describes itself as a “lead development partner for new features and updates,” which makes the company’s cars the first to receive new updates for Android Automotive. Google offers Android Auto Since its paralysis solution to inform the interface of the programs from your phone to the display screens in the car, however Car operating system It is more complete, works on your car locally and connected to car control items for A/C and more. You can already try Android Automotive in Volvo EX90For example.

The current Google vision of the Android system focuses on cars, and perhaps surprisingly, to make drivers to speak to Gemini. In a car with an auxiliary, you will be able to ask Gemini to send a message, withdraw directions or answer Gemini lives Designed to deal. If it works as announced, it seems better than clicking on the screen, Volvo notes that “it can help reduce your cognitive pregnancy so that you can focus on driving.”

There is no release date when you expect Gemini appear as the leader of your leadership, but at least this new partnership means that it will be in Volfos first.