Audi, Amazon Launch Direct to Trunk Delivery Service
Amazon Prime will be testing a new delivery service that will always guarantee you get your packages.
The company is launching the pilot program next month on a very limited trial basis in Munich, Germany and has teamed up with DHL to bring the direct to trunk delivery service to Audi vehicles. According to a statement on the company’s website, the program requires customers to give an approximate location of their vehicle during the delivery period, where the DHL delivery driver will be granted a one-time access code to the trunk of the Audi.
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The service takes advantage of Audi connect to give access to the trunk, with the one-time code expiring as soon as the trunk is closed again. The German automaker is hoping in the future vehicle owners will be able to use the Audi connect easy delivery to also send letters and parcels from their own car.
“With comprehensive connectivity, we are transforming the car into a service device and integrating it even more closely into the everyday lives of our customers,” said Luca de Meo, Member of the Board of Management for Sales at AUDI AG. “Audi connect easy delivery helps save time and offers more convenience and flexibility – advantages that are increasingly important for the target group of a premium brand.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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