VMs invest in connected car data analysis

Manufacturers are now monitoring vehicle data to schedule vehicle maintenance

VMs invest in connected car data analysis
A new service allows VMs to monitor vehicle data in a way which has not previously been done before.

Movimento, a service provider of ‘over-the-air’ software updates for the automotive industry has partnered with Aricent to design a system which would allow VMs to continuously update and improve vehicle performance and services.

The raw data is being generated by on-board sensors and cameras, which until now has gone largely unmonitored.

The new service will bring vehicle data to the cloud for VM business intelligence.

Vehicle manufacturer intelligence

Mahbubul Alam, chief technology officer at Movimento Group, said: “This data could amount to 5.4 terabytes daily.

“Imagine if this data was analysed and used to create vehicle improvements and cost savings.

“We’re currently gathering less than one per cent of the data generated.”

The gateway links to a car’s internal communications bus and includes all the connectivity, storage and compute power.

A cloud-based analytics platform and rules engine developed by Aricent allows the VM to run both statistical and probabilistic models on the data to determine whether a software or firmware update should be scheduled at an appropriate time, for example at the next schedule maintenance event.

Independent aftermarket threat

The independent aftermarket is continuing to fight for unmonitored access to vehicle data and is calling for urgent legislation to protect consumer choice and the aftermarket.

It’s a concerning topic which the IAAF’s Wendy Williamson described as “a much greater threat than we faced ten years ago with block exemption.”

GW reader Pete recently commented on the affect to the economy if VMs succeed in locking the aftermarket out.

He said: “Think of the job losses and loss of revenue if small garages all of a sudden didn’t exist, my town isn’t a big one but we have over 30 independent garages.”

However, there’s a sense of optimism among some independents who believe good service and continued investment will keep the competition open.

Edward Cockill commented on GW: “I think that they [VMs] will make it as hard as possible to stop cars coming to independents but if you keep offering a good service and keep up to date with the technology I do not see why we cannot compete.

“Yes it will involve investment but I see so many garages falling behind because they are not willing to put their hand in their pockets and pay for the equipment needed.”

Movimento Group is currently working with Ford, General Motors, Fiat, Chrysler Automobiles and Volvo.

The news follows a recent survey which found that 71 per cent of UK drivers believe the driver should own connected car data rather than the VM.

Are you concerned about getting ‘locked-out’ and losing business to the VMs? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

4 Comments

  1. At this stage I will let big brother get on with it ! As a one man mobile unit all this can only be out of my range . It might be for the brave to remain at some stage our small mending service will have to give up or stay on cars with points and carbs !

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  2. At this stage I will let big brother get on with it ! As a one man mobile unit all this can only be out of my range . It might be for the brave to remain at some stage our small mending service will have to give up or stay on cars with points and carbs !

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  3. I can’t believe Mr Cockill believes that independent garages can afford to keep up with the costs of diagnostic and coding equipment. The need is to be very good at what we do but also keep our costs competitive. I am a sole mobile mechanic, how can I turn over enough work to be able to fund all the diagnostics on all the models on the market? It would run into thousands a year!
    I believe there should be limits imposed on the cost of module updates and workshop information from the VM’s to help the independents stay competitive or sadly we are doomed to be out priced on the repairs.

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  4. I can’t believe Mr Cockill believes that independent garages can afford to keep up with the costs of diagnostic and coding equipment. The need is to be very good at what we do but also keep our costs competitive. I am a sole mobile mechanic, how can I turn over enough work to be able to fund all the diagnostics on all the models on the market? It would run into thousands a year!
    I believe there should be limits imposed on the cost of module updates and workshop information from the VM’s to help the independents stay competitive or sadly we are doomed to be out priced on the repairs.

    Reply

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