These days developers have many opportunities to launch applications in the connected car market whether it is built into the vehicle from the OEM, linked via Bluetooth from your smart phone, via remote accessing your car from a smart phone or creating an app that interacts with the OBD-II port.

It is important to remember that as the market rapidly grows, users will adapt to this technology and will require more content, and a perfect experience every time. Testing in real cars and in the real world will ensure that your application delivers the perfect experience.

Somewhere in 1970s and early 80's vehicle manufacturers started using electronically controlled engines to diagnose engine problems which were emitting more emission as per the required standards. This was done to meet EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) emission standards. OBD-II was introduced in the mid-'90s and was made mandatory in all the passenger vehicles in 1996 in the United States. OBD, the On Board Diagnostic for vehicles fitted with electronically controlled engines, provides vehicle engine performance data, including the emission, fuel usage, and other parameters vital for better maintenance of the vehicle. In India, the technology has been in discussion amongst the automotive companies and enthusiast since last 5-6 years. It was somewhere in the mid 2000s that some of the passenger cars in India started coming with OBD II.

Since then, automakers everywhere have joined the fray, whether strictly to enable emergency response or to develop new revenue streams. Today's consumer is hard pressed to find a car brand not offering some sort of connected services.

As a result of this new OBD revolution and all this connectivity in a car, all new business models are emerging which are likely to change the way we view car ownership and even driving it in the coming years.

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