OS Ubiquity

Auto manufacturers turn to completely digital solutions

Implications - Responding to the increase of digital solutions in modern lifestyles, auto manufacturers are introducing dedicated tech accouterments that completely digitize the driving experience. Adopting Android or in-house OS, brands are making autos future-ready and consumer-friendly to keep the industry thriving yet still approachable.

Trend Themes

  1. Increasing Digitization of Auto Industry — Auto manufacturers are introducing dedicated tech accouterments that completely digitize the driving experience.
  2. Use of Mobile Devices While Driving — Auto industry is creating tech solutions to reduce the risk of accidents resulting from mobile device use while driving.
  3. Integration of Voice and Touch Command Features in Vehicles — Auto manufacturers are integrating voice and touch command features to provide consumers with a safer and more enjoyable driving experience.

Industry Implications

  1. Automotive — The auto industry is at the forefront of these trends as they seek to maintain their relevance and attract digital customers.
  2. Mobile Technology — The auto industry's embrace of mobile technology presents an opportunity for cross-industry collaboration and innovation.
  3. Consumer Electronics — The merging of auto and consumer electronics also creates new opportunities for innovation and disruption in this industry.
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6 Featured, 51 Examples:
234,794 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Mar 13 — Jan 14
Trending:
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Featured Examples

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Tech powerhouse Sony adds to its many in-car entertainment gadgets with the release of Sony XSP-N1BT the ‘Smartphone Cradle Receiver’ at CES 1014. What makes this in-car smartphone “dock”... MORE
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The Audi Android In-Car Tablet Was Revealed at 2014 CES
The Audi Android in-car tablet was revealed at the 2014 CES. This Audi tablet comes with a number different features that can entertain and be accessible for all passengers. It can control the... MORE
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Chevrolet is throwing its hat in the ring for the mobile movement as it recently announced a new Chevrolet app shop for its upcoming cars. The cars listed to receive this new upgrade include the... MORE
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Audi Traffic Light Assist Brings Safety to CES 2014
Audi Traffic Light Assist is an intriguing piece of technology created to help drivers never miss a green light. Okay, so it can’t actually turn red lights green instantly, but it does tell... MORE
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Within days of each other, both Ford and Volvo have announced partnerships with online music service Spotify for some pretty cool music streaming car stereos. The Volvo version is called the... MORE
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Audi is doing its part to make the driver’s manual extinct with the new A3 eKurzinfo app. This app was developed by Metaio and is essentially an augmented reality driver’s manual. The... MORE

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