Volvo cloud-connected cars promised with Ericsson deal

Slash Gear, Dec 17 2012 - Volvo and Ericsson want to get your next car talking to the cloud, with a deal that will see future Volvos navigating through the Connected Vehicle Cloud as they do the mean streets. The system – which will stretch to all of the countries Volvo sells in – will support app downloads to the dashboard and two-way interaction with vendors and other services, in addition to safety features such as Volvo has explored in self-driving vehicles and road-trains. http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-cloud-connected-cars-promised-with-ericsson-deal-17261129/