Connected cars (or \u201csmart vehicles\u201d) are vehicles that have internet access. This internet connectivity facilitates the sharing of information between the car itself and other connected cars, road infrastructure, pedestrians, the cloud and devices located both inside and outside the vehicle. They are part of the \u201cinternet of things<\/a>\u201d (IoT) which refers to everyday objects that are connected to each other through the internet.<\/p>\n These days almost every new car that is sold around the world features some form of connected technology. Gartner estimate that in just three years there will more than 300 million cars on the road with wireless network connectivity<\/a>. The phenomenal growth of connected cars is transforming the automotive industry as we know it, causing leading manufacturers to increasingly focus their efforts on driving innovations in this area. In fact, McKinsey project that the value of the global market for connectivity components and services will rise from \u20ac30 billion in 2014 to \u20ac170 billion by 2020. Peter Schroer, the CEO of Aras<\/em>, summed it up neatly when he quipped that \u201cToday\u2019s automotive industry has turned into a data centre on wheels\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Experts have identified five different types of car connectivity, these include:<\/strong><\/p>\n A New Frontier in Road Safety Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n Connected car technology has the potential to significantly enhance road safety for all road users. This is because this technology allows devices to share vital information (e.g. about road and weather conditions) that could help prevent accidents. What\u2019s more, this technology could lead to greater diagnostics efficiency and the automation of car maintenance and this could also contribute to improved road safety by enabling the early detection of potentially dangerous vehicle issues.<\/p>\n Additional Benefits <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Related:<\/strong> – \u201cHow Connectivity Is Driving the Future of the Car<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n What Are the Challenges Associated with Connected Car Technology?<\/strong><\/p>\n While today\u2019s automotive companies are making significant advancements in the realm of connected technologies, there are still a number of key challenges that need to be resolved. Some of the most pressing issues include hackability, data protection, safety, and getting consumer buy-in for additional billing.<\/p>\n Related:<\/strong> –\u00a0Running a Successful Ride-Hailing Business: Adopt the Winning Strategies of Juno<\/a><\/p>\n Discover More About the Rise of Connected Cars<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0The Rise of Connected Cars<\/h2>\n
What Are the Different Types of Connectivity?<\/h3>\n
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\u201cToday, you\u2019ll find an intense focus on how we stay connected with the world outside when we\u2019re behind the wheel\u2014that is, while we still\u00a0need\u00a0steering wheels. Our vehicles were once our cocoons, insulating us from the world outside, but now we demand vehicles that include a host of new experiences and connectivity features\u2014and we\u2019re all along for the ride.\u201d<\/ul>\n
In addition to innovative safety features, increased connectivity could help improve the in-car experience for drivers and passengers alike. For example, it could help to improve navigation and ease congestion through the sharing of information about road traffic. Another major bonus for car users is the improvement of in-car entertainment by allowing for improved smartphone connectivity.<\/ul>\n
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