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While it is a leading player in infotainment systems, with some of its latest products like the 5290BT, 5450BT, and 8550BT being among the top-selling models in the aftermarket, Pioneer now plans to introduce Automotive Android-based touchscreen infotainment devices in the country. "It is a definitive part of our strategy to offer Android-based infotainment systems to OEMs, particularly in India. We will offer Google-certified Android products in the entry-, mid- and premium categories of infotainment devices," Arvin Baalu, Chief Product Officer, Pioneer India told Autocar Professional. For instance, Swedish carmaker Volvo became the first manufacturer to announce its partnership with Google in 2017 to co-develop its infotainment systems based on Automotive Android OS. Pioneer India plans to locally manufacture its range of dashboard-mounted cameras in India, and is targeting to launch these products in the aftermarket sometime in 2024.