Google revealed its new Android Auto system and Audi has confirmed its plans to feature the technology in its vehicles starting with upcoming 2015 models such as the TT (pictured).

The system is said to work with Android smartphones in a similar way to the current Apple CarPlay system. According to Audi, the Android Auto system will allow drivers to easily access their Android apps using the Audi MMI displays and controls designed for safe and intuitive operation on the road.

How the system will work is that once an Android smartphone is connected in a compatible Audi, drivers will see a prompt asking if they want their apps to function through the MMI touch display and controls. The graphics and audio streams, including microphone input and all control interfaces will then operate with Android Auto.

However, Audi mentioned that the addition of this system in upcoming models will not make its models incompatible with other smartphones.

Other automakers set include this technology to their vehicles include General Motors, Kia, Honda and Hyundai.

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