Australian Car Mechanic - Sep/Oct 2024

The Safety Issue We Don't Always See in the Workshop

For most of the motoring public, data collection begins and ends with speed cameras, toll roads and vehicle registration records. The reality, however, is far more complex. Modern vehicles have evolved into highly sophisticated computers on wheels, continuously generating information about their operation, location, condition and performance. As vehicle connectivity expands, so too does the volume of data being collected, transmitted and stored around the world.