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# Parked Car Tracking
AwareCar Keeps Tabs on the Location of Your Vehicle and Parking Meter Status

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-12 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-tracking
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/08/forgot-where-you-parked-avoid-parking-tickets-awarecar-awarestack.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/awarestack/awarecar-make-any-car-smarter-for-9)

If you are the kind of person who regularly runs into issues with the parking meter or forgets where you parked your vehicle, this car tracking device could be a life-saver. Currently the focus of a crowdfunding campaign on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-safety-device), the AwareCar was developed by AwareStack, Inc.

AwareCar comes with an accompanying app, which informs you where you are parked and prevents you from getting tickets. It does this, in part, by contextually opening other apps on your smartphone. This means with a simple swipe you can open related apps as you approach your vehicle or targeted item. In addition to making any car smarter, the [coin-sized gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-bluetooth) also extends to [a variety of other objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-square).

Reminding users to go back and top up the meter could make a huge difference for forgetful folks.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Connected Car Tracking:** The trend of connected car tracking devices like AwareCar enables users to easily locate their parked vehicles and prevent parking violations.
- **Contextual App Integration:** The trend of contextual app integration allows for seamless interaction between car tracking devices and smartphone apps, improving user convenience.
- **Smart Object Extension:** The trend of extending car tracking technology to other objects opens up opportunities for innovative applications in various industries.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage connected car tracking technologies to provide enhanced parking solutions and improve user experience.
- **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can capitalize on the trend of contextual app integration to create innovative solutions that integrate seamlessly with car tracking devices.
- **Iot and Smart Home:** The IoT and smart home industry can explore the potential of smart object extension, utilizing car tracking technologies to enhance the functionality and connectivity of various household objects.

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