2017 is getting ready to come to an end. This means it’s time to look ahead at what 2018 has in store. For auto manufacturers, sellers, and insurers, this past year has been marked by continuing innovation toward self-driving cars. The increasing presence of electric vehicles, and further digitization of the car buying and ownership experience. As technology continues to evolve at what feels like the speed of light, the auto industry is in store for some exciting changes in 2018. These predicted changes are;
Infotainment Systems for everyone
If connecting your smart phone with your vehicle’s media system is exciting, get ready for even more thrill in 2018. Infotainment systems which are further advanced will be ushered into the mainstream auto market. These systems will be capable of delivering more than just information and entertainment. They will have enhanced content for navigation, internet searches, and media control like never before. They will also improve on current in-vehicle mobile device connection capabilities. It will feature voice commands for window and air conditioning controls, to create a completely hands-free experience.
Aging populations consideration
For past generations, reaching an advanced age has typically been equated with handing over the keys to concerned family members. Starting in 2018, automated driving technology – self-driving cars – will be common. This will give older motorists the opportunity to continue enjoying the feeling of driving.
Advanced protection
Still, new tech means uncharted territory. So while the increased availability of autonomous cars and in-vehicle infotainment systems are certainly exciting, the potential for it to fail or cause mishaps also increases. Smart consumers will want to make sure they have the proper protection plans in place. This will cover all possible bases when it comes to these new options – and smart companies will want to make sure they can provide them. Fortunately, third-party protection plan providers make great partners in this endeavor. Their deep knowledge of what these new technologies mean for the changing risk will come in handy.
Decrease in breakdowns and repairs
2018 will bring with it the continued trend of leveraging consumer driving data to improve the car buying and owning process. More and more, consumers are comfortable sharing personal driving data, which gives auto industry providers the ability to better serve their customers. One way driving data can benefit end consumers is by proactively predicting potential issues, allowing drivers to make repairs before a quick fix becomes a major catastrophe. This could potentially shorten repair turnaround time, as catching issues early could mean the difference between a single-day job and a week-long fix.
As technology trends in the auto industry advance at an especially speedy pace, expect to see some astonishing changes in 2018. With all these predictions looking more likely, let’s brace us for what is to come. To the car lovers, 2018 is surely going to be your year
