In-Car XR

Auto brands are reimagining the in-car experience with VR & AR-enabled infotainment

Trend - Automative brands are leveraging augmented reality, virtual reality, and IoT technologies to launch new immersive infotainment systems. These systems' applications range from holographic navigation tools and digitized windshields to in-car VR games for passengers.

Insight - Highly integrated digital experiences have become the norm for the modern consumer, who is now so accustomed to tech-enabled efficiencies and amusements that their ongoing presence goes largely unnoticed. Because of this, consumers, knowingly or not, expect the convenience and entertainment associated with constant connectivity to remain consistent while they are in their cars. Accordingly, car brands are rapidly revamping their infotainment systems to meet the ever-evolving tech expectations of consumers.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better meet consumers' expectations for digitally integrated experiences?

Trend Themes

  1. Immersive Infotainment Systems — Car brands are rapidly revamping their infotainment systems to meet the ever-evolving tech expectations of consumers, offering opportunities for AR/VR, IoT technologies, and innovative entertainment applications.
  2. Voice-activated Assistants — Car manufacturers are integrating voice-activated assistant services into their entertainment systems, allowing hands-free voice control for various entertainment and navigation features.
  3. Location-based VR — Automotive brands are teaming up with startups to develop immersive gaming experiences for passengers in transit, offering opportunities for in-car VR entertainment and game development.

Industry Implications

  1. Automotive — Car manufacturers are leveraging emerging technologies to improve the in-car experience and meet consumers' tech expectations, resulting in new opportunities for rugged, advanced car entertainment systems.
  2. Entertainment — The integration of gaming, music, and movie streaming services in vehicles is opening up opportunities for streaming services, game developers, and content creators to collaborate with car manufacturers.
  3. Virtual Reality — The development of location-based VR experiences is paving the way for more advanced gaming and entertainment systems in vehicles, presenting opportunities for VR game developers and capable hardware solutions.
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Featured Examples

VR-Powered In-Car Entertainment
VR-Powered In-Car Entertainment
Audi and Holoride Launch New VR Experience for Car Passengers
German automotive manufacturer Audi has partnered with auto tech startup Holoride to deliver an in-car VR-powered entertainment system for passengers, which will be featured in a select handful of... MORE
Virtual In-Car Tour Guides
Virtual In-Car Tour Guides
Mercedes Launches Its New Voice-Activated 'Tourguide' Technology
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has announced the launch of ‘Tourguide,’ a new navigation feature that will be included as part of the brand’s signature MBUX Voice Assistant... MORE
In-Car Gaming Platforms
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Elon Musk Announced Tesla is Pursuing Steam Support for its Car Consoles
Elon Musk has announced a new venture for Tesla whereby the company is pursuing support for the ‘Steam’ gaming platform on Tesla infotainment consoles. The Tesla ‘Model S’... MORE
In-Car Media Streaming Devices
In-Car Media Streaming Devices
Spotify is Updating Its 'Car View' to 'Car Mode' with New Features
Spotify has announced a new feature for hands-free in-car media streaming named ‘Car Mode.’ Car Mode will replace the application’s previous car-focused feature named ‘Car... MORE
Voice-Controlled Car Assistants
Voice-Controlled Car Assistants
Ford Has Added Customizable Alexa Support with an Amazon Deal
Ford has added customizable Amazon Alexa commands to its Ford and Lincoln suite of vehicles as part of a six-year-long Ford x Amazon partnership. With these new features, car owners will be able to... MORE
Innovative Smart Cockpit Designs
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AUO is Set to Debut the The Smart Cockpit 2024 at CES
AUO, a prominent player in display technology, will be debuting a slew of product offerings, including an innovative smart cockpit design, at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. The company’s exhibit will... MORE
Integrated Automotive Streaming Services
Integrated Automotive Streaming Services
Audi Announced Apple Music Integration on 2022 Models
Audi has announced Apple Music integration across several of its 2022 models to provide drivers with access to the streaming service directly from the vehicles infotainment system. The brand... MORE
play_circle_filledIn-Car VR Experiences
In-Car VR Experiences
Porsche and holoride are Testing a New Immersive Gaming Experience
Porsche has teamed up with ‘holoride,’ the entertainment startup based in Los Angeles, and ‘Schell Games,’ the game development studio, to create ‘Cosmic Chase,’... MORE

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