Connected cars are transforming the automotive industry and introducing changes to the sector that could be as revolutionary as Henry Ford's moving assembly line in 1913. Fueled by advances in wireless connectivity, high-throughput satellites (HTS), sensor technology, and data analytics, car manufacturers are poised to leverage new opportunities to improve vehicle safety, operation and maintenance, while also enhancing the passenger and driver experience.

It's clear that no one access technology will accelerate connected cars alone. But hybrid, blended networks, which combine the best of terrestrial and HTS features with next-generation antennas, can enable vehicles to connect virtually anywhere on earth.