Average Americans spend an estimated 280 hours annually driving. Therefore, drivers require connectivity features that make their time in the car productive and enjoyable.

Cars connected to the Internet can quickly learn your personal preferences, from temperature settings and music streaming services to podcasts and more. This makes it easier for your vehicle to offer you a tailored experience every time you step inside.

Biometric Authentication

Today’s drivers expect digital entertainment in their cars – from Karaoke parties to reading corners – and automakers must increasingly think like software companies when developing connected vehicle experiences.

Smart systems use biometric authentication technologies like facial recognition, fingerprint scanning and voice recognition to create customized experiences for their users. This will ensure only authorized occupants gain access to vehicle controls while simultaneously allowing the system to adjust settings appropriately.

As opposed to passwords, biometric information is unique to each person and nearly impossible for hackers to steal or falsify. Data stored locally usually encrypted rather than centralised databases.

This approach to authentication reduces security risks by limiting exposure to centralized servers where cybercriminals target data breaches. However, robust data encryption must also be put in place alongside policies and procedures to address potential vulnerabilities; user acceptance must also be considered so as to guarantee data is stored safely for purposes authorized by users.

Real-Time Assistance

If you have ever streamed music from a smart home stereo to your car stereo, utilized GPS for navigation purposes or registered an in-car app that offers on-demand services like roadside assistance or trunk delivery, then you have experienced the convenience of connectivity first-hand. But connected vehicle technology provides much more value than just these limited uses.

Future vehicles equipped with data will be capable of anticipating driver needs and responding in real-time to them. Imagine your car sensing that its service indicator light has illuminated, then sending you an automated notification to schedule an appointment while also showing you nearby dealerships offering coupons or trade-in offers.

Automakers can utilize smart technology to automatically optimize data uploads and downloads based on local availability, providing consumers with lower costs while creating an effortless experience in their car. Doing this could have a profound effect on profitability of connected cars – an opportunity which should appeal to both traditional automotive manufacturers as well as tech leaders alike.

Predictive Maintenance

Connectivity enables vehicles to collect and analyze data independently, helping anticipate maintenance needs before they arise. For instance, sensors could detect that brake pads on one vehicle are wearing down over time, which would trigger an alert or schedule an appointment to repair them before they completely wear out.

Connected cars can detect early warnings of engine or suspension failure. When vibration is detected, a central system equipped with predictive analysis technology can quickly pinpoint its source and inform a team of technicians so they can intervene before becoming an ongoing issue.

Connectivity in cars is making the modern driving experience more personalized and intuitive, from anticipating NPR on morning commutes to parking systems that recognize your regular spot and open doors as soon as you park, the future of personalized in-vehicle experiences is already here – not limited to advanced cars with high connectivity levels alone but accessible even by basic connectivity levels cars with their many uses for monetization applications.

Personalized In-Vehicle Experiences

Digitally-savvy consumers expect their in-vehicle experiences to be secure, intuitive and highly personalized – an increasing requirement as vehicles evolve into mobility hubs that serve the multiple needs of renters, lessees and sharers of vehicles.

Imagine driving in a vehicle that knows your preferences – your preferred seat position and climate settings, music genres and podcasts you enjoy listening to as well as any voice recognition and AI tools it uses – that anticipates all these needs and provides the optimal driving experience. Thanks to technologies like voice recognition and AI tools, such a car could meet these expectations and offer you the optimal driving experience!

Personalizing car experiences is limitless; however, to be meaningful it must offer real world value and be usable by customers. Successful auto makers and dealers use customer data to personalize experiences throughout the car life cycle such as shopping for, purchasing, owning and keeping it. They even send personalized warranty reminders based on user data!