Content Loop: Tesla was just the beginning. Introducing the Connected Car Landscape

Content Loop: Tesla was just the beginning. Introducing the Connected Car Landscape

Until 2012, there had been no significant changes within the automobile industry for 15 years. But that year — 2012, marked an inflection point from which myriad innovative opportunities emerged. Tesla showed us the power of a truly connected car with API’s that could remotely access a vehicle’s data and fix issues with over-the-air updates. Self-driving cars also became a tangible reality with Google and Delphi demonstrating prototypes across America. Since then, in just a four year period, the connected car market has transformed significantly. As of early 2016, the more active sectors with the most companies have been in ride hailing, aftermarket plug-in OBD-II dongle devices (OBD, or on-board diagnostics, refers to a vehicle’s self-diagnostic and reporting capability), and car rental/sharing.

The VB Profiles Connected Car Landscape maps companies and tracks innovation across the entire industry. It covers mobility technology from consumer apps and services to enterprise providers to big data to the Internet of Things (IoT). Both nascent firms and legacy companies are moving into this market with new business models. We will be updating the landscape frequently with new entrants and writing on key trends.

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