Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Connected Cars Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of connected cars has experienced rapid expansion recently. It is projected to rise from $92.59 billion in 2024 to $105.67 billion in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%.
The projected size for the global connected cars market in 2029 is anticipated to be $185.11 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.0%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the connected cars market are:
• Increasing global population leading to higher demand for smart mobility solutions
• Emergence and integration of new technologies such as 5G and AI in connected cars
• A rise in internet penetration and adoption of IoT, fuelling preference for in-car WiFi hotspots and data services
• Growing requirement and establishment of cybersecurity systems in connected cars to counteract cyber threats
The connected cars market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Embedded, Tethered, Integrated
2) By Application: Navigation, Infotainment, Telematics, Combination
3) By Services: Driver Assistance, Safety and Well-Being, Entertainment, Vehicle Management, Mobility Management, Other Services
The key trends in the connected cars market are:
• The adoption of 5G connectivity in connected cars is a significant emerging trend.
• There is an escalating trend of integrating AI to enhance features in connected car operating systems.
• Installation of cybersecurity systems in connected cars is also an upcoming trend to mitigate the risk of cyber-attacks.
• The design of hybrid personalized in-vehicle infotainment systems for connected cars is another significant trend.
Major players in the connected cars market are:
• Volkswagen
• Toyota Motor Corporation
• General Motors
• Daimler AG
• BMW Group
• Ford Motor Company
• Honda Motor Co Ltd
• Hyundai Motor Group
• Tesla
• Renault
• Tata Motors Limited
• Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.
• NIO Inc.
• XPeng Inc.
• Geely Automobile Holdings Limited
• Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Motor Corporation
• Bavarian Motor Works AG
• Audi AG
• Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
• Delphi
• Denso
• Mercedes-Benz
• Continental
• SAIC Motor
• Dongfeng
• FAW and Chang'an
• Banma Network Technology
• ECARX Technology
• Zhidao Network Technology
• AutoAI Geely
• Beijing Automotive Group
• Brilliance Automotive
• Guangzhou Automobile Group
• Chery and Jianghuai (JAC)
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Tomtom INC
• Oxbotica
• StreetDrone
• Flourish
• Zenzic AVs
• GAZ Group
• Yandex
• Kamaz Livemap
• Raxel Telematics
• Stellantis
• Airbiquity Inc.
• CloudMade
• Intellias Ltd.
• LUXOFT
• Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
• Sierra Wireless
• Telefonica S.A.
• Vodafone Group Plc
• Verizon Communications
• Samsung Electronics
• AT&T
• FCA South Africa
• Jaguar Land Rover
• Suzuki Auto South Africa
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the connected cars market share in 2024