Automatic

  • In-car connector bridging internet and built-in systems (CAN-BUS)
  • Provides basic trip and mechanical information to phone; some models provide 3G connectivity to function even when smartphone not present
  • Provides ability for in-car measurements to feed into its own app or third-party applications in its marketplace

 Examples:

  • unMooch (share costs for rides with friends)
  • Expensify (automatically log reimbursable miles driven for work)