My Car = My New Office?
Not just for cruising around, connected cars could take ‘working remotely’ to a whole new level…and destination. Connected devices have digitally transformed our day-to-day lives for over a decade. Automotive and technology leaders are now expanding digital connection to our vehicles that empowers how we use them to enhance how we live.
New Car App Gallery
With a mission to connect all cars on the road to the internet, Automatic has enhanced our driving experience with a host of connected services. Automatic’s announcement on Tuesday revealed their new Automatic App Gallery which features over 20 
third party car apps which let cars instantly reach an entirely new level of intelligence and utility by tapping into the powerful computer hidden under the hood. Their Automatic Developer Platform makes it possible for developers to build even more amazing apps for your car.
With Automatic’s second-generation car adapter, users can now connect to a thriving ecosystem of car apps that enhance nearly every imaginable aspect of car ownership, for instance:
- Heating up your home in time for your arrival from work with the Nest Thermostat
- Automatically logging your business mileage and expensing it with popular services like Concur and Expensify
- Helping parents make sure their teens are driving safe with License+, and much more
Smarter Car
Automotive leaders are also driving digital connectivity for a smarter driving experience. As posted by APPLE HOLIC @jonnyevans_cw, we can anticipate features that will be controlled using in-car apps, on smartphones or on Apple Watch. These include:
- Physical controls: Lock/Unlock/Ignition
- Location sensing, including geofencing and driving suggestions.
- Telematic indicators – fuel/energy use, tire pressure, engine condition.
- Environmental controls: Climate, window and seat belt monitoring, side-view mirrors etc.
- Augmentation: Maps, location, driving habits an
Connected Car, Connected Life
We may not be ready to transform our car into a ‘remote office’ just yet (well, some of us may), however new technology is fueling the intelligence of our vehicles and allowing us to further connect digitally in our lives.
