More than 60 percent of the world's cars will feature built-in Internet and smartphone connectivity in about five years, according to a new research study by ABI Research.
By 2017, ABI predicts that figures could reach as high as 80 percent in the U.S. and Western Europe.
ABI reports that at present, only 11.4 percent of the world's cars are connected. Developing regions such as Latin America and Eastern Europe, where auto production is thriving, will also see a huge jump in the number of vehicles with telematics. Russia and Brazil are not to far behind the trend.
"In-car connectivity is quickly transforming the automotive industry, enabling passive and active safety and security and offering infotainment and connected lifestyle services to consumers but also enabling new car ownership, usage and experience modes such as car sharing, (semi) autonomous driving, dynamic demand response electric vehicle charging pricing and customer and vehicle relationship management services including prognostics and preventive maintenance," said Dominique Bonte, ABI VP and Practice Director in an official press release.
A majority of the automakers in the world are working towards having their own versions of Internet cars. Millions have been pumped into projects to see that next generation technology, which will not only attract consumers, but also keep boost sales.
Software, connected devices and cloud computing company Symphony Services has created an infographic highlight to show what these cars of the future would look like. smart
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