Maruti Suzuki India Limited introduced its advanced intelligent telematics technology, Suzuki Connect, for the vehicles in its ARENA channel also.

With GPS facilities being widespread, telematics revolution is gradually making its presence felt. According to A Sreerama Rao, in the last few years, vehicle telematics has revolutionised the whole scenario of fleet transport with a new set of innovations.

LG Electronics (LG) is partnering with HERE Technologies (HERE), a global provider of digital mapping and location services, to offer a next-generation telematics solution for autonomous vehicles. The solution combines LG's advanced telematics technology with high-precision map data and location services powered by the HERE Open Location Platform. Through their planned collaboration, the companies aim to support automakers globally with a robust and secure data communications hub for highly automated and fully autonomous cars.

JCB India Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, showcased an exciting line up of innovative and intelligent machines at Excon 2017 in Bangalore. JCB India is now leveraging digital technology by integrating Big Data and Internet of Things in its products and services.

The company forayed into the road construction segment with the launch of its first motor grader last month and now plans to introduce a few more products in the coming months.

Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (NASDAQ: ITRN), together with Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd part of Lumax DK Jain Group, India, announced the signing of joint venture (JV) agreement for sale of telematics products and services to the Indian automotive industry.

Ashok Leyland introduced a digital platform to facilitate customers to stick with the company for service and spare parts, as the country's second largest truck maker targets a larger share of the Rs 60,000 crore after-sales automotive market.

The next big thing after consumer electronics, computers, and mobile phones is the Internet of Things (IoT) which connects all of them in a homogenous way so that they can talk to each other. Ashish Gulati elaborates on Telematics services.

Keeping drivers safe, comfortable and entertained is the essence of this rapidly growing future in auto sector. India joins the race to fast track connectivity developments.