In 2019, the micromobility industry (shared scooters, bicycles, and mopeds) saw a healthy spike, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, adoption was negatively affected. However, forecasts are optimistic yet again, with some markets experiencing a 240% increase in ridership. Due to higher gas prices, many people are seeking new means of transportation. Moreover, last-mile delivery, which often makes use of scooters and bicycles, is an ever-growing industry. By 2027, ABI Research expects the shared micromobility vehicle installed base to reach nearly 45 million and to be an almost US$9 billion market opportunity.

Traditional digital maps in the automotive industry have been mostly reserved for navigation and route guidance applications. After roughly 20 years on the market, adoption is still poor. But Autonomous Vehicle (AV) mapping goes beyond basic features; these systems are far more useful for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) because they can identify a wider range of data (e.g., road signage, road elevation, road curvature, vehicle positioning, lanes, etc.).

We all dread having to find an empty parking space and perfecting vehicle maneuvers to avoid accidents. It brings great anxiety and cuts into the limited amount of time we have in a day. Fortunately, automatic parking, one of the most novel technology trends,  can relieve a driver of these concerns. Cars with park assists have come a long way, from basic parking assist features to fully automated valet parking (AVP). Indeed, a self-parking car makes peoples’ lives much easier and is more convenient. These solutions even open the market for cars that can parallel park themselves.

If there was only one place to learn about the future of connected vehicle services, it would be at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). During CES 2022, Android Automotive announced new exciting connected vehicle features like Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) activation, YouTube integration with Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS), and the availability of third-party navigation and charging apps.

Few would argue that the automotive industry can be complex. Everything from model design to after-sales services requires a large sum of resources and pinpoint accuracy. To ease the pain, Augmented Reality (AR) can enhance nearly every facet of car manufacturing because it allows assembly line workers to go hands-free. Besides, most carmakers already have existing platforms that can take advantage of AR.

Fleet telematics is one of the most important aspects of operating a modern business. Supply chain bottlenecks, such as delays and damaged goods, cost companies a substantial amount of money every year and telematics mitigates those risks. Unfortunately, connected vehicles present potential security vulnerabilities that bad actors may take advantage of. ABI Research recently looked at how Vehicle Manufacturers (VMs), which fall under the sphere of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive industry, keep their telematics data secure in the Secure Data Management in Automotive Telematics research analysis report.