New relationships between people and connected cars
According to an IBM Institute for Business Value study, “A New Relationship — People and Cars,” vehicles are becoming part of the Internet of Things
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Almost half want connected car tech over automaker or model
Many consumers think that safety features should be standard and smartphone connectivty ranks as a highly desireable feature. Aslo avout 48 percent pick as a
More consumers accept electric vehicles with competitive market by 2025
There have been two reports recently on electric cars. Bosch reports more consumers are interested in electric vehicles. A separate report from Navigant Research predicts
Four-cylinder cars rule, are powerful & popular
Fuel economy and four-cylinder vehicles now rule the road. Experian’s latest Market Trends and Loyalty report shows that those smart and savvy four-cylinder vehicle,for the
New mobility-self-driving, EV charging & batteries will change transportation
Navigant Research offers several reports about the future of transportation. Reports focus on emerging mobility services, EV batteries for storage and commercial EV charging. A
Consumers want connected cars to smartphones but want privacy, security & control
The ability to access smartphone apps in the car is becoming increasingly important. But consumers are concerned about the security of their information when their
Tis the season for car thefts & burglaries
The holidays are a great time for family, shopping and friends. They are also a great time for car thieves. Unattended vehicles, especially those loaded
Safety, automakers & gov’t will drive semi-autonomous driving
New automaker smart mobility divisions, growing safety concerns relating to semi-autonomous driving, and recognition by national governments of the environmental and societal advantages of driverless
7 Million drivers reported falling asleep while driving in 2 weeks
Drowsy driving is dangerous, but driving while asleep is even worse. It’s happening more and more The National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) recent Sleep Health Index
Connected cars, self-driving and new mobility sharing are very practical
What will the car of tommorrow be like? A new survey shows drivers will want it to be safe, connected to smartphones and shared. In
Big data and connected cars, boom or gloom depending on security
Today’s vehicles are more “connected” than ever before – offering connectivity similar to what we expect at home, in our offices and on our mobile
Drivers want cars to learn about their navigation
Despite concerns about privacy, consumers are interested in systems which learn driving behavior and provide help with navigation. This is according to a recent survey