# Preventative Autoventions Ford Announces Car to Car Wifi to Avert Potential Accidents By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-02-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-to-car-wifi References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/ford-explores-car-to-car-wifi-for-organized-traffic.html) & [ford](http://www.ford.com) [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-security-system) announced a new [auto-accident prevention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-shanghai-2025) plan deemed car to car wifi at the recent Washington Auto Show. This innovation enables drivers to wirelessly transmit information 360 degrees to nearby vehicles, informing them of their distance. Not only does it give them that information, it also allows the driver to know if there are any accidents on the road to prevent any collisions. Ford’s emphasis on safety is always a top priority, thus making car to car wifi something that could hopefully be installed in all Ford vehicles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Car to Car Wifi:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the use of car to car wifi technology to other automakers could revolutionize the way vehicles communicate and prevent accidents. - **Auto-accident Prevention:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced technologies for auto-accident prevention, such as car to car wifi, can revolutionize the automotive industry and make roads safer for everyone. - **Wireless Information Transmission:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing wireless information transmission technology in vehicles opens up possibilities for real-time communication and accident prevention. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating car to car wifi and other advanced technology can revolutionize the automotive industry and enhance safety features in vehicles. - **Wireless Communication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing wireless communication technologies for vehicles could have applications beyond auto-accident prevention, such as improved navigation systems. - **Road Safety:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative solutions for road safety, like car to car wifi, can impact multiple industries, including automobile manufacturing, insurance, and transportation infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Vehicle Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-security-system.md) - [Wireless Smartphone Car Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-android-auto-device.md) - [Modern Connectivity-Focused Auto Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-connectivity-package.md) - [Autonomous Rear Safety Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collision-prevention-system.md) - [Network-Enabled Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-enabled-cars.md) - [Car-to-Car Charging Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicletovehicle-charging.md) - [IoT-Enabled Driving Safety Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sigfox.md) - [Autonomous Road-Assessing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lane-monitoring.md) - [Auto-Branded Digital Experience Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-digital-experience.md)