Benzinga | Sep 23, 2021 02:13PM EDT

Google To Integrate In-Vehicle Connected Service In Honda's New Model

* Honda Motor Co Ltd (NYSE:HMC) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google have agreed to integrate Google's in-vehicle connected service into an all-new model set to launch in the second half of 2022 in North America.

* Honda began adopting Android Auto, starting with the Accord in 2016. Android Auto optimizes smartphone functions for drivers and allows Honda vehicles to offer UX (user experience).

* With the new collaboration with Google, Honda will further advance the UX for its customers.

* Price Action: HMC shares traded higher by 1.21% at $30.89 on the last check Thursday.