Volvo has announced that owners of its vehicles around the globe equipped with Google built-in will now be able to download the Waze navigation app directly into their vehicles.

The addition to Volvo's in-car app library will offer drivers real-time routing alongside navigation alerts, and can be installed with just a one-time setup, allowing easy access to navigation assistance matter who's driving the car or what device they use.

Volvo states that the in-car app will offer all the functionality expected from users of the mobile app and will also make everyday journeys easier by avoiding phone-related distractions. The in-car app also utilises more of the centre screen in the Volvo user interface, making navigation more comfortable with a bigger and bolder eye-level display area.