New Hyundai & Kia models offer innovative Parrot hands-free telephony solution for both mass-market customers and sports drivers
Paris, - Parrot, leader in wireless mobile telephony devices, announced that it is supplying its cutting-edge hands-free technology in automotive multimedia connectivity to two new vehicles in the Hyundai and Kia ranges: the new top-of-the-line Genesis Coupe and the mass-market Kia Soul
This comes as a result of continued collaboration between Parrot and the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. Today, these new vehicles open new horizons for this collaboration as the Genesis Coupe tops the Hyundai range and the Kia Soul is a new reference in urban vehicles. Both models are aimed at the North American markets.
This user-friendly Bluetooth® hands-free solution is a premiere for Parrot OEM as it is the first to implement Parrot's User -Independent Voice Recognition solution. To place a hands-free phone call via Bluetooth, customers simply speak their contact's name, with no need to record voice tags or browse their phonebooks.
This feature is available in three languages, English, French and Spanish.
"Parrot Automotive Connectivity implies best-in-class integration and easy-to-use features. With the implementation of User-Independent Voice Recognition, Parrot enhances existing features such as Bluetooth telephony and media player functions for car entertainment in an all-in-one connectivity solution (CK5050+)" said Eric Riyahi, OEM Executive Director at Parrot.
For more information, please visit www.parrotoem.com or contact:
Berthilde GOUPY - +33 (0)1 48 03 74 07
berthilde.goupy@parrot.com
About Parrot
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free kits on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists.
Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 500 people worldwide, generates 86.6% of its sales overseas and stands as a fast-growth company (2007 revenues: 220 million euros, tripled since 2005) listed since 2006 on Euronext, Paris.
www.parrot.com
About Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group which was ranked as the world's sixth largest automaker in 2006 and includes over two dozen auto-related subsidiaries and affiliates. Employing over 75,000 people worldwide, Hyundai Motor posted sales of US$74.9 billion in 2007 on a consolidated-basis and US$32.8 billion on a non-consolidated basis (using the average currency exchange of 929 won per US dollar). Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms. Further information about Hyundai Motor Co. and its products is available at www.hyundai-motor.com.
Kia Motors Corp. (http://www.kia.com) -- a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. More than 1.4 million vehicles a year are produced in 14 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 165 countries. Kia today has over 40,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of almost US$17 billion.
This comes as a result of continued collaboration between Parrot and the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. Today, these new vehicles open new horizons for this collaboration as the Genesis Coupe tops the Hyundai range and the Kia Soul is a new reference in urban vehicles. Both models are aimed at the North American markets.
This user-friendly Bluetooth® hands-free solution is a premiere for Parrot OEM as it is the first to implement Parrot's User -Independent Voice Recognition solution. To place a hands-free phone call via Bluetooth, customers simply speak their contact's name, with no need to record voice tags or browse their phonebooks.
This feature is available in three languages, English, French and Spanish.
"Parrot Automotive Connectivity implies best-in-class integration and easy-to-use features. With the implementation of User-Independent Voice Recognition, Parrot enhances existing features such as Bluetooth telephony and media player functions for car entertainment in an all-in-one connectivity solution (CK5050+)" said Eric Riyahi, OEM Executive Director at Parrot.
For more information, please visit www.parrotoem.com or contact:
Berthilde GOUPY - +33 (0)1 48 03 74 07
berthilde.goupy@parrot.com
About Parrot
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free kits on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists.
Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 500 people worldwide, generates 86.6% of its sales overseas and stands as a fast-growth company (2007 revenues: 220 million euros, tripled since 2005) listed since 2006 on Euronext, Paris.
www.parrot.com
About Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group which was ranked as the world's sixth largest automaker in 2006 and includes over two dozen auto-related subsidiaries and affiliates. Employing over 75,000 people worldwide, Hyundai Motor posted sales of US$74.9 billion in 2007 on a consolidated-basis and US$32.8 billion on a non-consolidated basis (using the average currency exchange of 929 won per US dollar). Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms. Further information about Hyundai Motor Co. and its products is available at www.hyundai-motor.com.
Kia Motors Corp. (http://www.kia.com) -- a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. More than 1.4 million vehicles a year are produced in 14 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 165 countries. Kia today has over 40,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues of almost US$17 billion.
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