# Vehicular VoIP Services The Volvo 90 Series Vehicles will Feature Skype Connectivity By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90-series References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/12/30/46317/volvo-introduce-skype-high-end-90-series-cars.html) & [media.volvocars](https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/201901) To help push in-car connectivity even further, the [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-and-google) 90 Series vehicles will now feature [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-teams-speaker) capabilities in order to make staying in contact better than ever. Many automotive brands are racing towards creating [autonomous vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verses-ai) and cars that are more focused on being hubs for entertainment. As such, the new integration of Skype into Volvo vehicles is a great new option for business professionals to make use of. The Volvo 90 Series vehicles feature an expansive interface that will allow drivers to join Skype meetings with just a tap or partake in calls without having to look at their smartphone. This allows commuters to take important calls if they are stuck in traffic or allow drivers to make a VoIP call without having to fumble with a smartphone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **In-car Connectivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new apps and features that enhance communication and productivity for business professionals while on the road. - **Autonomous Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate communication platforms like Skype into autonomous vehicles to provide seamless connectivity for passengers. - **Entertainment Hubs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced entertainment systems in cars that cater to the needs and preferences of business professionals during their commutes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with car manufacturers to design and implement in-car communication and connectivity solutions. - **Communication Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new communication platforms and applications that can be integrated into vehicles to facilitate better in-car connectivity. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with car brands to create customized entertainment systems that offer a variety of features to meet the demands of business professionals on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Car AI Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-and-google.md) - [Smartphone-Like EV Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-3.md) - [Content-Streaming Infotainment Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-cars.md) - [Studio-Branded Vehicle Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbey-road-sound-system.md) - [Everyday Luxury Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-es90.md) - [Network-Enabled Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-enabled-cars.md) - [AI Chatbot-Connected Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrating-chatgpt.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md) - [AI Vehicle App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myvw-mobile-app.md)