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# Usage-Tracking Car Accessories
'KarConnect' Offers Real-Time Driving Monitoring and More

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-03 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karconnect
References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/karconnect?utm_campaign=startup-55904&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [karconnect](https://www.karconnect.com/?ref=betalist)

Many of the vehicles being manufactured today are integrated with smart features, which is seeing drivers become accustomed to connectivity while driving and seeking out products like the 'KarConnect.'

The device works by being attached to the OBD-II port in your vehicle and offering advanced details regarding the functionality of your car. This includes potential defects or faults as well as providing [real-time feedback on how you're driving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app) to keep you aware of how you're performing behind the wheel.

The 'KarConnect' identifies the need for [aftermarket automotive accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toooony) as consumers seek out new ways to keep their vehicle in optimal condition without having to head into the mechanic for small issues. The system also connects to the accompanying app to provide users with [advanced connectivity and security capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-security).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Connected Car Accessories:** Opportunity to develop smart accessories that offer real-time feedback and advanced connectivity for vehicles.
- **Usage Monitoring Devices:** Potential for devices that track vehicle functionality and provide detailed feedback on performance.
- **Aftermarket Automotive Technologies:** Opportunity to develop aftermarket solutions for optimizing vehicle performance and connectivity.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automotive Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative accessories that enhance the functionality and connectivity of vehicles.
- **Automotive Technology:** Industry can leverage technological advancements to develop advanced connectivity and monitoring solutions for vehicles.
- **Mobile Applications:** Opportunity to create mobile apps that provide users with real-time feedback, connectivity, and security features for their vehicles.

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