The global connected car market is in the nascent stage and is expected to register a high adoption during the forecast period owing to its importance in ensuring connectivity and safety, and meeting the infotainment requirements of vehicles.Connected vehicle solutions were largely restricted to the luxury car segment;however, the decline in prices and legislation push have led to their use in the mass vehicle segment. Connected vehicle solutions include infotainment and telematics. Another aspect elevating their adoption is the effort taken by the consumer electronics industry in reducing the price of the components to push OEMs toward adoption of connectivity technology in the mid vehicle segment.R&D activities related to connected vehicles are expected to result in product and service innovations and the introduction of multiple new business models. Urban smart mobility can be realized with connectivity features in modern day vehicles.
Technavio defines automotive remote diagnostics or remote vehicle diagnostics as a solution that enables automation of vehicle health and diagnosis using a wireless network. Vehicle health check refers to monitoring vehicle performance by continuously checking and assessing real-time data of certain parameters. This process helps to identify any deviation against expected vehicle performance. Diagnosis refers to the investigation based on real-time vehicle data associated with vehicle performance parameter deviation and the determination of root causes of the deviation. This technology offers several business benefits to both customers and OEMs by enabling an effective vehicle health planner.