New Indian emissions regulations a boost for the connected car

The Indian automotive market remains highly price sensitive, and as such it is not surprising to see that vehicle connectivity remains largely unadopted: the introduction of digital tech into the cockpit can see costs quickly spiral, risking competitiveness. A report from ET Auto concludes that connectivity, including rudimental features found in standard infotainment systems, have reached just 5% of cars on the road in India, below the global rate of 30% and far behind that of mature markets such as Japan, where the figure is closer to 90%.