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| In-vehicle internet access is close to becoming reality, according to the world's top car bosses. |
The survey
by KPMG looking at future trends shows speech recognition and internet
connection with Wi-Fi and 3G will become the norm.
More than a
third (37%) of the 200 car executives believe "infotainment" in cars
is nearly as important as car safety.
Car
manufacturers will also join forces with music, telecoms and IT companies.
Over the
next five years car buyers will see in-car gadgets provided by big forms like
Google, Apple, Microsoft and LG, among others.
John Leech
from KPMG says some car manufacturers are already making "connected"
cars.
"The
recent collaboration between Toyota and Intel was announced at the end of last
year," he said.
"Intel
claims that the connected car is the third-fastest growing technological
device, following smartphones and tablets. For a car maker that offers huge
potential."
Audi has
developed an built-in 3G wireless in its A7 and will extend it to other new
models.
"The
connected car concept is well and truly here," added John Leech.
Hybrid cars
will also get the most investment over the next five years according to 53% of
the car executives surveyed.
But 61%
also believe developments in normal petrol and diesel engines will still be
attractive offering consumers greater efficiency and C02 reduction.
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