Cars with Internet Connection - Following the presence of smartphones and tablet computers, the rider is now a target market for sales of the latest communication tool next. The vehicle manufacturer amaze visitors with the latest models of Internet technologies within the IAA auto show.
First there was a car show a satisfying obsession automotive enthusiast with a strong powerful engine and sleek design. With a computerized weather prediction facility, the producers believed that in the future, cars will not only serve as mere transportation, but also a second home or office. The drivers will have access to use their email and stay connected with social networking are on the street though.
BMW, the famous German manufacturer, has offered a computer system equipped with Internet access. The facility is capable of showing the location of the restaurant, nearest ATM or even the place of free parking.
As competitors, Daimler did not want to lose. They bring a computer that is connected to offer Internet access to riders for parked cars.
With the new concept of the automotive world are exhibited in IAA recently, the Ford Evos offers cars that can spoil its users. Ranging from temperature adjustment to the access to the cabin entertainment system for listening to news or music.
"The car that managed to be present lifestyle, convenience and environmentally friendly," said Stephan Reith of Bozz & Company consulting firm.
Cars with Internet technology is predicted to be kicked in the coming years.
Trust, one of two drivers in Germany, wants access to the Internet in the car. "And when the market says, 'That's what we want,' then it's also likely that we provide," said LBBW analyst, Frank Biller.
"Connectivity to the biggest trend," he continued.
Manufacturers of automotive parts such as Bosch in Germany and Valeo in France is busy investing in computer technology. Valeo for example, found a system that can be parked vehicle without a driver.
However, the new facility did not insure one hundred percent security, due to the factor of the driver itself.
The challenge is to meet the desires of customers without compromising road safety, according to board member BITKOM, Martina Koederitz.
There are still other security threats. Groups of anti-virus software from the U.S., McAfee, warned of the possibility of hacker attacks on computer systems of the vehicle.
"Piracy of electronic mail account or a laptop has been generally known. But when the cars hijacked, then we will face serious problems of security systems," said general manager of McAfee, Stuart McClure.
Data protection experts also remind the vehicles of the volumes of stored data, especially in electric cars, which can be used to track the whereabouts of a person.
