In-car Technology
Interest in the latest technology in cars is high. However, many also fear that new technology will lead to rising prices. Respondents in China as well as young respondents in all countries are most interested in automated driving and assistance features. There is little development in the attitudes toward automated driving since 2020. Even though many respondents still lack direct contact with functions such as automatic parking and automatic driving in traffic jams, there is interest in such options. A driver assistance system for left/right turns is viewed most positively.
Connectivity features such as a data recorder or the general possibility of downloading software functions are particularly relevant for people in Asia.
There is general agreement that new features in a car must be easy to use. Hence, most respondents voice preferences for big car displays with rather simple functions.
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Having electronic assistants in their next car appeals to many. In China and Japan in particular, they are already a must haves for a significant proportion of respondents. 
Concerns about software malfunctions, price increases and complicated usability shape many people's assessment of in-car technology. 
Respondents in all six countries see automated driving as a useful development. 
78% of all respondents state that liability regulations are still unclear. 
While the majority of the Chinese population is willing to drive automatically, people in other countries are more hesitant. 
People in Europe and the USA still have to gain trust in the technology. 
81%: In China, there is a great desire for automatic parking. In Japan, cost consciousness prevails. In Europe and the USA, people are more hesitant. 
62% of the respondents in China want displays to have a lot of functions. Respondents in other countries rather expect intuitive usability and simple functions.
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