Vehicle connectivity links the real with the virtual highway to offer a host of services including infotainment, safety, traffic management and remote diagnostics. In a market worth billions, customer ownership will be a key battleground, says KPMG's John Leech.
Despite weakening demand in the UK and Eurozone, UK car production rose on the back of strong exports to developing economies such as China
KPMG's 2012 global survey shows that the automotive industry continues to face environmental challenges, growing urbanization and shifting customer behavior, which calls for radical new approaches to future mobility.