The Amazon Key In-Car Service Will Let Packages Be Delivered in Cars
Justin Lam — April 26, 2018 — Tech
References: digitaltrends & cnet
The new Amazon Key In-Car service is set to improve the company's convenience by allowing deliveries to be dropped off in the trunk of your car. This new service was recently demonstrated at the Manhattan Classic Car Club and saw a delivery being made and delivered to the trunk of a Chevrolet. As the name suggests, this new program builds off the existing Amazon Key In-Home delivery and will be free for all Prime members.
Volvo and General Motors have already signed up to be the first partners of the Amazon Key In-Car service, which will be available with all 2015 or newer vehicles. The service will require vehicles to have an active OnStar remote access subscription as it will be used through an integrated app for drivers to unlock the trunk. The establishment of the Amazon Key In-Car service not only introduces a new form of delivery for Amazon but also shows Amazon's expansions into keyless entry.
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Volvo and General Motors have already signed up to be the first partners of the Amazon Key In-Car service, which will be available with all 2015 or newer vehicles. The service will require vehicles to have an active OnStar remote access subscription as it will be used through an integrated app for drivers to unlock the trunk. The establishment of the Amazon Key In-Car service not only introduces a new form of delivery for Amazon but also shows Amazon's expansions into keyless entry.
Image Credit: Ben Fox Rubin/CNET
Trend Themes
1. In-car Deliveries - The Amazon Key In-Car Service introduces a new form of delivery for Amazon which could be expanded by other retailers as well.
2. Keyless Entry - The Amazon Key In-Car Service shows Amazon's expansion into keyless entry, which could be further developed to replace traditional keys.
3. Vehicle Integration - The Amazon Key In-Car Service requires specific vehicle integration, which could lead to partnerships between Amazon and other automakers for in-car delivery services.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automakers like Volvo and General Motors have already signed up for the Amazon Key In-Car Service, and other car companies could follow suit for integrated delivery services.
2. Retail - Retailers could potentially follow Amazon's lead and develop their own in-car delivery services, expanding the convenience and speed of their delivery options.
3. Technology - The use of an integrated app to unlock car trunks for delivery introduces new opportunities for technology companies to develop and integrate similar services with other retailers and delivery services.
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