Evolution or revolution of the user experience through networked vehicles

Abstract

The advancing networking and digitisation of automobiles provides unprecedented potential for new functionalities in the automotive industry, the consumer industry and for the driver. This advancement in vehicle functions offers, in addition to all positive aspects, a new increased danger potential due to the driver’s distraction. According to a survey conducted by the IT service provider CSC 2014, 61 percent of drivers are already distracted due to the new functions in the field of infotainment, connectivity or driver assistance and the tendency is increasing with new possibilities of the “Connected Car”.