Deutsche Post’s DHL unit is in talks with Volvo Car Group on a partnership that would allow the parcel delivery service to remotely deliver to Volvo Car customer’s cars according to reports.

Bloomberg reported that the talks are still private concerning a service that would enable one-time access by a delivery agent with a parcel.

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The offering would follow a pilot project in Sweden that used Volvo’s GPS-linked On Call service to enter vehicles. DHL would only get access after the owner accepts delivery via text message, Bloomberg said.

If Volvo does announce an agreement for such a service, it could steal a march on its premium competitors.

The Bloomberg report added that Deutsche Post has recently installed automated streetside kiosks across Germany where consumers can pick up parcels at any time.

See also: SPAIN: Volvo Cars unveils ‘roam delivery’ service

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