Last updated October 2023
Connected Car Defined
A connected car is a vehicle endowed with integrated communication capabilities.
It can seamlessly exchange data with internal and external devices through its connection, primarily via mobile data networks. This connectivity fosters a suite of advanced services accessible through specialized applications on smartphones or other dedicated devices. Essentially, it represents the synergy between automotive engineering and digital technology.
Connected car solutions are transforming how we use vehicles by enhancing performance, maintenance, fleet optimization, and the delivery of innovative services.
In essence, the connected car exemplifies the convergence of automotive and digital technologies in today's interconnected world.
The Future of Mobility: A Connected Revolution
In the coming decade, a new era of mobility is approaching and will revolutionize the concept of mobility for years to come.
With fast mobile internet access becoming widely available, such as 4G and 5G, and countless wireless connectivity solutions being adopted, new opportunities emerge for products and services that enable the connected car to come to fruition.
Connected cars are already reshaping the automotive industry in significant ways, from improving safety and convenience for drivers to enabling new business models for car manufacturers and other players in the ecosystem. The pace of change is likely to accelerate in the coming years as more cars become connected and new technologies emerge.
Let's dive into some of them.
Infographics | your guide to the connected car
How connectivity is revolutionizing smart driving.
Trending: Digital car keys
What are digital car keys and how will they revolutionize driving?
Staying secure while staying connected
With multiple entry points connected cars offer big opportunities for hackers, which means security by design is crucial.
Automotive cyber security standardization
The UN has given the automotive industry a shared standard to guide what action car makers and their suppliers should take.
eSIMs to 5G: how connected cars stay connected
Connected cars and eSIMs will benefit from 5G’s speed, capacity, and latency, keeping drivers connected to our ecosystem.
Go greener with an electric car
Smart cars can be better for the environment...
How to reduce our carbon footprint
Making electric car charging fast, safe and freely available
Q&A: Eric Plaquet, CEO of Gireve, on making 'plug and charge' a reality for EV drivers.
Entertainment for the connected cars
Connected cars offer in-car voice assistants and entertainment, from streaming music to creating immersive gaming pods.
