Waze is bringing its navigation and traffic monitoring app to more than 100 models of car as it expands its satnav software beyond smartphones.

The app will be available in cars that use Android Auto, Google's dashboard software, including models from BMW, Vauxhall, Renault, Ford and Volkswagen made in 2015 or after.

Waze, which is owned by Google and has 85 million users worldwide, offers route guidance using map data, travel times and traffic information. It can also advise drivers of incidents on the road and provide the latest fuel prices.

Unlike traditional satnavs, which require large map downloads to operate offline, Waze updates in real time through smartphone data connections. It works with voice control and sends audio and visual traffic alerts.