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Auto Modification

Consumers turn to tech-focused aftermarket mods to update older vehicles

Implications - Consumers are looking for a driving experience that's more technology-focused, but as smart vehicles remain out of financial reach for many, aftermarket mods are on the rise. The hardware and apps signify a preference for cost-effective technology integration and customization to maintain control.
Trend Themes
1. Aftermarket Car Modification - Consumers who cannot afford smart vehicles are turning to cost-effective technology integration and customization through aftermarket modifications to maintain control.
2. Smartphone Dash Display Receivers - Convenient access to music, phone calls, apps and more that result in keeping the driver off of their smartphone while on the road.
3. Self-driving Add-ons - A new frontier in autonomous driving technology that allows for self-driving kit attachment to any car.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The shift towards aftermarket customization and modifications to maintain control.
2. Technology - The synergy between smartphones and receiver displays systems designed to keep drivers off of this technology while on the road.
3. Robotics - The emergence of advanced self-driving kit attachments to cars.
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Featured Examples

Smartphone Driving Assistants
Smartphone Driving Assistants
The Jeane Navigation System Makes Driving Much Easier
The Jeane navigation system is doing everything for drivers just short of driving the car for them themselves. The system works with a steering wheel and phone that help drivers navigate, make phone... MORE
Driver-Analyzing Apps
Driver-Analyzing Apps
The Driving Curve App is a Car App That Monitors Your Driving Abilities
There’s a reason why the phrase “there’s an app for that” became popular; basically, everything imaginable has an app that corresponds—now there is even a car app. Mixing phones and... MORE
Driving-Controlled Music Apps
Driving-Controlled Music Apps
Volkswagen Has an App that Creates Music From Your Driving
Volkswagen UK has developed a controlled music app that creates music while you drive. Motorists can now ‘Play The Road’ as a musical conductor to compose ambient sounds while you drive. The app... MORE
Smartphone Dash Displays
Smartphone Dash Displays
The KW-V50BT Display Receiver Integrates Your Smartphone With Your Car
JVC Mobile Entertainment developed the KW-V50BT receiver as a built-in dash display system for your smartphone in your vehicle. Now drivers can have convenient access to their music, phone calls and... MORE
Self-Driving Add-Ons
Self-Driving Add-Ons
The Cruise RP-1 Kit Can Attach to Any Auto
While many companies have been testing driverless cars, including brands such as Google, another business titled Cruise is experimenting with the RP-1. This can attach to a variety of cars, turning... MORE
play_circle_filledDistraction-Removing Driving Apps
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Samsung’s ‘Eyes on the Road’ app activates a “drive safe mode” for when Samsung phone users are driving. When this mode is turned on, the app prevents all sorts of distractions, by... MORE

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