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# Touchscreen Car Cameras
The New Car and Driver Car Dash Cam Model Will Be Unveiled at CES 2016

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-12-30 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dash-cam
References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/12/29/car-and-driver-dash-cam-2016-ces/) & [summitcegroup](http://summitcegroup.com/index.php/product-category/car-and-driver/)

This car dash cam from Car and Driver is set to debut at CES 2016 (the Consumer Electronics Show) in Los Vegas next month. [Summit CE Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-adventure-van) will release their Car and Driver-branded cameras, which are equipped with Android-powered touchscreens.

The car dash cam suctions to your automobile's windshield. It has many impressive features including 1080p recording, 3G, accident and motion detection, auto on/off, GPS logging, lane departure warnings, loop recording, night vision to Wide Dynamic Range, parking mode and wifi capabilities.

While cameras like these are not typically able of capturing much action or footage worthy of being uploaded to [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-stereo-eyes), they are particularly appealing due to their affordability; they start at just $39 USD.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.7/10
- Popularity: 79% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Touchscreen Technology:** This trend presents opportunities for innovative touchscreen applications in various industries, including automotive.
- **Connected Car Accessories:** The integration of Android-powered touchscreens in car dash cams highlights the potential for connected car accessories to enhance driver experiences.
- **Affordable High-quality Recording:** The availability of affordable car dash cams with 1080p recording capabilities opens up disruptive innovation possibilities for personal security and insurance industries.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore using touchscreen technology to improve user interfaces and control systems in vehicles.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the demand for connected car accessories, such as Android-powered touchscreens in car dash cams, by creating innovative products and services.
- **Security and Insurance:** The security and insurance industries can benefit from the availability of affordable car dash cams with high-quality recording capabilities to enhance surveillance and claims verification processes.

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