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World in-vehicle systems market to triple to US$20bn by 2020?

The global in-vehicle systems market could triple to US$20 billion by 2020, according to leading business strategy consultants Roland Berger. In the U.S., General Motors is equipping its vehicles with GSM cards in order to offer full connectivity, allowing the driver to manage all vehicle data from a smartphone.
August 23, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The global in-vehicle systems market could triple to US$20 billion by 2020, according to leading business strategy consultants Roland Berger.

In the U.S., 4070 General Motors is equipping its vehicles with GSM cards in order to offer full connectivity, allowing the driver to manage all vehicle data from a smartphone.

French vehicle manufacturer 2453 Renault has equipped the Zoe electric car with the new R-Link console, containing a 3972 TomTom GPS system which offers real-time information on traffic and vehicle data. In comparison, Citroën offers its Multicity Connect service platform, which offers a variety of information, including data on parking spaces and the weather. New services are expected to be added and will be available via a subscription offer.

Meanwhile, Apple is also attempting to establish itself in the market with its new iOS7 which replicates the interface of an iPhone or iPad on the vehicle screen.

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