Logo of Chinese-owned automaker Volvo. [Photo: qianzhan.com]

Chinese-owned automaker Volvo is set to develop remote voice control for its car models in collaboration with Microsoft.

The system will enable car owners to adjust features such as heating and navigation and honk the horn of the car using an app powered by a wearable device.

The voice-control feature will be available in Volvo models by spring of this year.

The two companies announced in November that they would partner and use holographic technology to change the way car customers is able to preview vehicles before purchase.