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Closing the gaps

A car is not a smartphone on wheels – yet

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How much can a car be regarded as a smartphone on wheels? We explore where vehicles fall short of the smartphone model, and what can be done about it.

As software become increasingly central to the design of new vehicles, the analogy between intelligent vehicles and smartphones often comes up. This report looks at the remaining gaps between intelligent vehicles and smartphones from three perspectives:

  • Usability and customer experience
  • Application landscape and operating system
  • Innovation and updatability

In the near future, commercial vehicles will do more than close these gaps – they will begin to exceed the role of a smartphone in digital life. As a co-driver, virtual workplace, a concerige and much more, our cars are set to take on new roles.

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As part of Capgemini, Invent has over 50 years of experience keeping global organizations Ahead of the curve. Our people-centric transformations harness innovative data solutions and technology. We have fostered long-term partnerships in the automotive industry by providing cutting-edge tech, analysis, and expert insight. As an organization with 11,500 offices in 21 countries across 5 continents, our unique vantage point enables us to react appropriately to emerging trends. We work with our partners to turn insight into value.

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Closing the gaps: A car is not a smartphone on wheels – yet

For this, the third of our Connected Vehicle Trend Radar reports, Capgemini Invent investigated how far a car can be regarded as a smartphone on wheels, where vehicles fall short of the smartphone model and…

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Contact Our Experts

Sebastian Tschödrich

Vice President of CSS at Invent Germany
I have been working in automotive consulting for 14 years, with experience in Europe and China. Currently based in Munich, I am responsible for the global automotive consulting business and part of the global leadership team at Capgemini Invent.

Dr. Marc Cäsar

Director – Automotive, Capgemini Invent