Innovation is already behind the wheel of modern cars. Yes, smart connectivity is now shaping the automotive sector like never before. While some of these technologies are already on the verge of becoming mainstream, there are other technologies that are in their infancy and in development. Most automotive management services predict that together these technologies will shape the future of connected cars of the future.

Here are the 5 trends that will shape the future of connectivity in the automotive industry.

1. Autonomous cars

Autonomous cars that can drive on the road without the intervention of the driver behind the wheel are already a reality and several car manufacturers have presented their respective models of such cars. Already through several successful tests, driverless cars truly represent the future of the automobile in the world. But in the experience of the major car management services, driverless cars, despite already being a reality, still take a decade or so for these cars to go public and hit the road as regular vehicles.

2. AI-powered car infotainment systems

Modern car infotainment systems are becoming more powerful and responsive, and are already capable of responding to most regular commands, including voice commands. AI-powered virtual assistants will govern future car infotainment systems to respond to passengers and the driver more responsively. AI is supposed to make its way into future car infotainment systems in just a year or two from now.

3. Blockchain-powered maintenance and repair

We are all aware of how counterfeit auto parts cause performance failures and ultimately damage vehicles. But as of now, in many countries to prevent such counterfeit parts from entering the market, there is no reliable system. In this regard, Blockchain-based maintenance and repair mechanism can really play a revolutionary role in auto parts authentication. Blockchain, which as a distributed ledger system does not allow data deletion or manipulation, while offering open and pervasive access to data, can help authenticate auto parts through a distributed auto parts ledger of easy access.

4. Vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity

Vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity, commonly known as V2V technology, allows cars on the road to share information and stay in contact with each other. On the road, a car can share information about speed, traffic, road conditions, any dangerous threats, etc. Automotive management services maintain that such V2V communication not only dramatically improves car safety, but also actively helps cars avoid routes that may take longer to reach the destination due to heavy traffic. some cars have a better in-car communication system and highly equipped fleet management systems already exist. All of this together will shape the fully featured vehicle-to-vehicle connectivity system of the future.

5. AR powered maintenance

Augmented reality technology that has already penetrated many industries and niches due to the unique ability to integrate digital interaction with the real world around it. Just like finding the Pokémon digital game character in a popular AR game like Pokemon Go in an AR-powered vehicle repair and maintenance environment, the military can serve with the guidance of a digital interface that displays each and every one of the parts of the car.

A service engineer who can see the entire car, from car seats to interior features, engine and hood, can easily have a guided experience repairing the entire car. This will help the automobile industry to save a lot on maintenance and services. Also for customers, this will ensure greater precision, timely service and increased vehicle durability.