Volvo Cars Teams Up with Google as Android 15 Hits the Road First

Volvo (VOLCAR-B.ST) isn’t just driving into the future—it’s programming it. The Swedish automaker has just hit nitro on its partnership with Google (GOOGL), becoming the lead development partner for Android Automotive. Translation? Volvo gets the Android goods first—before rivals, before the herd, before your cousin’s Pixel updates.

Volvo Gets the Code Before It Cools

Traditionally, automakers trail behind mobile tech by two Android versions—stuck with digital leftovers. But not anymore. Volvo’s latest rides are already rolling with Android 13, and the upcoming all-electric EX90 SUV will ship with Android 15 before most smartphones even sniff it.

Alwin Bakkenes, Volvo’s global software chief, laid it out without a filter: “This gives us an edge in building fantastic customer experiences.” No kidding. It’s like handing a racecar driver the track map before the flag drops.

Gemini AI Is Now Taking the Wheel (Sort Of)

The future isn’t just electric—it’s conversational. At Google I/O, Volvo debuted its integration with Gemini AI, Google’s next-gen brain-in-a-box. Forget clunky voice assistants that bark commands. Gemini dives into your messages to find that dinner spot you forgot you booked, builds your grocery list from voice notes, and sounds more like a co-pilot than a chatbot.

This isn’t just “Hey Google.” It’s “Yo, Gemini—make life smoother.”

The EX90 Is Where Silicon Meets Steel

Investor attention is turning to the EX90, Volvo’s flagship electric SUV packed with next-gen Android tech and Gemini-powered features. More than just a car, it’s shaping up to be a rolling software platform—smart, upgradeable, and built for what’s next.

Volvo’s bet? That drivers don’t just want horsepower. They want brainpower, too.

Is GOOGL Stock a Good Buy?

If the market is voting on Google’s future, the ballots are in—and they’re overwhelmingly bullish. Of the 37 analysts covering Alphabet (GOOGL), 28 say “Buy,” nine say “Hold,” and not a single one says “Sell.” That’s not just confidence; that’s conviction. Google’s stock carries a Strong Buy rating across the board.

GOOGL stock currently trades around $163.98, but the average 12-month GOOGL price target clocks in at $197.69—a projected upside of 20.6%. That momentum isn’t just coming from ads and cloud—it’s also being fueled by strategic moves like Google’s deepening Android and AI integration with Volvo Cars, putting its tech behind the wheel in the upcoming EX90 and beyond.

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