Gartner predicts future connected car applications will drive a 150 percent increase in demand for contextual information from 2016 through 2020. 80% of new generations of automobiles will be connected to the internet by 2017, from 25% already. Some cars now contain over 100 million lines of code, a clear source of worrisome security vulnerabilities. Gartners: Connected car technology will create opportunities for automakers to generate post-sale profits by selling additional services and feature upgrades, as well as enhance brand loyalty through a more personalized customer experience.”]

