“It’s a new level of digital experiences we want to show,” said Cariad CEO Dirk Hilgenberg
during a press call. “We can combine and leverage with [third-party apps], creating an immersive experience, especially as far as gaming, relaxing is concerned.”Reports on the upgraded infotainment system have not said whether Volkswagen vehicles will get any safety measures to prevent drivers from browsing apps while in motion. The Mercedes version of this feature limits TikTok usage to parked vehicles only.
There’s another big question about Volkswagen’s big development: Will Google’s valuable apps make an appearance on the in-car store in the future? A few days after bringing TikTok to its new makes, Mercedes revealed that YouTube and Google Maps would also come to the E-Class line.
A Google integration would help Volkswagen stay on par in the suddenly competitive world of in-car entertainment. The German company — which is the world’s second-largest automaker — said it is negotiating a deal that would bring Google Maps to its app store.