MG Motor preparing to introduce internet-connected cars to Middle East – Times of Oman

MG Motor preparing to introduce internet-connected cars to Middle East – Times of Oman

Muscat: MG Motor has confirmed that it is planning to bring internet-connected cars to the Middle East from as early as 2021.

The British-born brand, which has enjoyed exceptional growth across the region over the past couple of years, is benefiting from major investment in this new technology by its parent company, SAIC Motor.

SAIC Motor is a pioneer in the field of intelligent car development, with significant experience exploring and deepening the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and the automobile industry. Through its various sub-brands, the company has already sold more than 1.7 million internet-connected cars in markets around the world and is now focused on exploring ways of developing intelligent driving technology that is technically reliable, affordable, safe and controllable.

New technologies like AI are set to drive the continuous improvement and upgrading of automotive products and services. Customers will expect more from the driving experience in the future, and SAIC Motor is developing a new intelligent cockpit with 5G technology that will increase interaction between the car and the driver so that the car truly becomes an intelligent and convenient mobile terminal.

From the perspective of technological development, "defining a car by its software“ is becoming mainstream, making it essential