SEAT has signed a deal with Spanish telecoms giant Telefónica as it looks to develop digitised mobility solutions.

Luca de Meo and Luis Miguel Gilpérez

The deal will see the two companies collaborate on the shared use of insights to make progress in mobility solutions in cities and urban areas.

The agreement also involves testing new technologies for the 5G networks in Spain, prioritising their use for connected and autonomous cars.

The partnership also includes promoting Industry 4.0 with digital transformation initiatives and co-innovation within the manufacturing process.

“Joining forces with Telefónica as a strategic partner enables us to take a major step forward in our commitment to offering mobility solutions that make lives easier for the drivers of our vehicles,” said SEAT president Luca de Meo.