# Mileage-Improving Car Devices The 'PACE Link' Connects to Vehicles Like an OBD2 Scanner By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obd2-scanner References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/pace-link-turn-car-smartcar/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pacetelematics/pace-mach-dein-auto-zum-smartcar) Not everyone can afford to upgrade their existing car to a [connected vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reluxe-stereo), so the 'PACE Link' is designed to work like an OBD2 scanner and upgrade any kind of car. Connecting seamlessly to your car's computer, the 'PACE Link' goes to work giving you information about the vehicle's health and even gas mileage. The 'PACE Link' is currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartbox) where the smart car-enabling gadget has raised over €200,000 at the time of publication. Designed and made in Germany, the 'PACE Link' offers a find my car function, error code analysis, [gas station locator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-speed-test), traffic monitor and much more. It connects and sets up easily to make even a car that has been on the road for a decade that much smarter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Connected Vehicles:** The development of devices like the 'PACE Link' shows a trend towards making any car, regardless of age or model, connected and smart. - **Smart Car Gadgets:** The 'PACE Link' represents a trend of innovative gadgets that can enhance the functionality of existing cars and provide advanced features usually found in newer models. - **Vehicle Health Monitoring:** The 'PACE Link' reflects a trend of car devices that enable users to monitor their vehicle's health in real-time, allowing for proactive maintenance and potential cost savings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities to develop and market devices like the 'PACE Link' that enable older vehicles to be upgraded with modern connectivity features. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the growing demand for smart car gadgets by developing and offering innovative devices that enhance the functionality of existing vehicles. - **Internet of Things (iot):** The IoT industry can benefit from the trend of smart car gadgets like the 'PACE Link' by expanding their product offerings to include devices that connect and provide smart features to vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Car Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparq-diagnostics.md) - [Connected Car Maintenance Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivint-car-guard.md) - [Wireless Smartphone Car Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-android-auto-device.md) - [Personalized AI Mechanics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-mechanic.md) - [Revolutionary Carplay Android Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartbox.md) - [Impact-Detecting Car Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmmpr-one.md) - [2-in-1 Wireless Carplay Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottocast.md) - [Integrated Trip Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-vehicle-data.md) - [Vehicle Performance Data Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-performance-data.md)