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40 Million Cars Connected To The Internet; 64% Want It

More than 40 million U.S. vehicles will be connected to the Internet by the end of this year, according to Parks Associates. And it looks like that’s just the start, with the number climbing steadily for the next two years. In their next car, the majority (64%) of car owners in broadband households would like built-in support for at least one connected activity in their next car.

From the article "40 Million Cars Connected To The Internet; 64% Want It" by Chuck Martin.

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