Hyundai Cisco Team Up To Create Connected Car Technology

Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor Company has teamed up with American IT giant Cisco Systems, Inc to help create internet connected car technology.

The partnership with Cisco is the latest in Hyundai's push to "high-performing computers on wheels" as it pushes forward to create self-driving cars.

Hyundai Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun met Cisco Chief Executive Chuck Robbins in Seoul and both companies have agreed to co-develop in-vehicle network technology for high-speed transfer of large amounts of data.

In a statement about the agreement with Cisco, Hyundai have stated that the "cooperation is part of Hyundai Motor's wider strategy to establish an industry-leading connected car platform through collaboration with leading technology partners."