Hyundai Motor Group has presented its roadmap for connected car development, paving the way for new innovations in vehicle connectivity. Through 'Open Innovation' collaborations with leading global IT and networking companies, Hyundai aims to develop its 'Hyper-connected and Intelligent Car' concept, with research and development focused on bringing new values and efficiencies to the lives of customers.

Along with the roadmap, Hyundai Motor Group plans to embark on a new era of connecting the 'Car to Life', as cars are increasingly at the centre of our lifestyles. This initiative will provide users with a hub of knowledge, plus the ability to analyse and utilise all information to enhance owners' lives. The 'Hyper-connected and Intelligent Car' aims at connecting the car to other cars, the office and to the city. 

The roadmap outlines the mid to long-term development focus on four main service fields that will help develop smarter, more intelligent cars - smart remote maintenance services, autonomous driving, Smart Traffic and a connected Mobility Hub that provides security and data management for all elements of the connected car.

The smart remote maintenance service will remotely diagnose and fix vehicle issues before they become apparent. Autonomous driving provides utmost safety by connecting a vehicle to city and road infrastructure. Smart Traffic reduces congestion, speeds journeys up and minimises social costs by considering traffic and road conditions. Lastly, the connected Mobility Hub will feature a mobile hub with strong computing power to make daily life and interaction with the car and its surroundings smarter.

In the short to mid-term, Hyundai Motor Group will concentrate on technologies related to smartphone connectivity and Smart Home Services, while establishing the core infrastructure that will provide the foundation for future developments. The main areas of R&D focus include in-vehicle networks for high-speed transfer of large amounts of data, and cloud technology to collect vehicle data and provide computing power.

The connected car roadmap will concentrate on industry-leading research and development to foster new talents that will change the way customers interact with their cars and the world around them.