# Techtastic Luxury Vehicles European Powerhouses Expand Offerings With Nokia In-Car Apps By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-05-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-in-car-apps References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokia-partners-with-european-automotive-powerhouses-for-in-car-a/) & [autocar](http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=249758) If you ever needed a better reason to plan your future around owning an ultra-suave Audi, BMW, [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourguide), [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-airconsole), or VW, then their partnership with [Nokia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90-x-nothing-concept) in-car apps will surely sell you. Nokia is planning to integrate mobile phones into automobiles with the advancement of in-car apps. Some possible Nokia in-car apps may include "download heated seats," wireless Internet and automatically having set-navigation guidance. As if these powerhouse vehicles weren't already peel-your-chin-off-the-floor beauties. **Implications** - The in-car app by Nokia will hopefully one remember a driver's journey and adjusting the level of customization based on that particular journey. Phenomenal concept that I think could very well change the driving experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **In-car Mobility Apps:** Nokia’s in-car apps bring mobile phones into vehicles for a more personalized driving experience - **Luxury Auto-technology Integration:** Luxury European automakers partnering with Nokia to blend technology and premium vehicles - **Smart Car Solutions:** Nokia’s technology promises to aid in optimizing driver’s experience through smart car solutions ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Luxury car manufacturers are partnering with Nokia to offer integrated technology solutions in their premium vehicles - **Telecommunications Industry:** Nokia is taking on disruptive innovation by creating unique mobility solutions for the driving experience - **Software Industry:** Nokia’s in-car apps necessitate advanced software development for car manufacturers to remain competitive in the market ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consolidated Automotive Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-automotive-apps.md) - [AI-Powered Driving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app.md) - [AI Vehicle App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myvw-mobile-app.md) - [Automaker-Owned Smart Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nio-phone.md) - [Network-Enabled Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-enabled-cars.md) - [Connected In-Car Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-x-airconsole.md) - [Deeply Integrated Automotive UIs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-carplay-ultra.md) - [Integrated Automotive Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-music-integration.md) - [VR-Powered In-Car Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holoride.md)