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Hughes Telematics to be exclusive provider of VW’s connected vehicle services for the US market

Hughes Telematics has signed an agreement with Volkswagen Group of America, (VWGoA) to deliver Volkswagen connected vehicle services beginning in 2013 that will bring to market a comprehensive suite of connected services for safety and security, convenience, and diagnostics, while offering drivers a new level of service and accessibility.
March 23, 2012 Read time: 1 min
2149 Hughes Telematics has signed an agreement with 994 Volkswagen Group of America, (VWGoA) to deliver Volkswagen connected vehicle services beginning in 2013 that will bring to market a comprehensive suite of connected services for safety and security, convenience, and diagnostics, while offering drivers a new level of service and accessibility.

“With the introduction of the Hughes Telematics solution, we can reliably add new features throughout the life of our products,” said Rainer Michel, vice president product marketing and strategy, Volkswagen of America.

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