Glossary / General

connected cars

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Connected cars are cars that can connect to the internet and talk to other cars or systems. This helps them get information about traffic and can make driving safer.

Technical Definition

Connected cars are vehicles equipped with internet access and the ability to communicate with other devices and systems. This connectivity allows for features like real-time traffic updates, remote diagnostics, and enhanced safety systems.

Hear It Discussed

"Plug-in hybrids are also connected cars in many cases, like EVs, and so we now have the data, and we know how often they're plugged in..."
DAILY: Kia Cuts Prices, BYD Makes A Tesla Roadster and Oil Shocks Speed Up EV Adoption | 27 Apr 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 11:31

"Scotty says, after doing some reading online, I'm getting concerned about privacy. How secure are connected cars from hacking or data breaches?"
Cheap Thrills: 2026 Hyundai Venue Road Tripping to Vegas (Baby) America on the Road 39:53

"it goes with the autonomous vehicles, it goes with connected cars, it goes with privacy, it goes with all these things that I'm going."
Special Edition - Live Q&A 23 April 2026 Motoring Podcast - News Show 50:04