Volvo Korea Obtains Special Approval for Wireless Car Software Update Service

Obtained OTA Service Special Approval... Easily Update Software Anytime, Anywhere, Without Cost Constraints

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Volvo Cars Korea announced on the 19th that it has obtained special approval from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for the 'Over-The-Air (OTA) software update service,' which allows automotive electronic control unit software to be updated directly via wireless communication.

OTA is a service where the manufacturer stores software on the OTA cloud connected to the wired/wireless communication controller installed in the vehicle, and the vehicle owner performs the update through the infotainment screen or a mobile phone application. Through this, various updates such as new features, bug fixes, and stability improvements for the infotainment and propulsion systems can be received regardless of time, place, or cost.

Volvo Korea expects that this special approval will further enhance customer convenience and enable the introduction of new innovative services that meet the era of connected cars. Specific service launch times and applicable models will be decided later in consultation with relevant government departments.

Song Kyung-ran, Executive Vice President of Customer Service at Volvo Korea, said, "Once OTA is fully introduced, customers can easily receive the latest updates without visiting service centers, which means a new paradigm in the experience of owning a car." She added, "We will do our best to implement various services so that many customers can directly experience this in the future."

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