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The Internet of Cars Will Really Drive the Internet of Things

By Rex Moore and Lyons George – Mar 23, 2014 at 12:00PM

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The automotive industry is embracing the Internet of Things, bringing fabulous technology to you and me.

The Internet of Things -- or IoT -- was one of the biggest topics at the South by Southwest Interactive conference in Austin. The impact of this technology on our economy is expected to far exceed that of smartphones.

One of the biggest beneficiaries of IoT will be your car, which is becoming a rolling extension of your home. General Motors (GM -0.67%) is now offering 4G connectivity in many of its vehicles. Ford (F 0.69%) is working on direct connectivity with your home. Tesla (TSLA -1.37%) is able to push out updates over the Internet to your car, eliminating costly trips to the shop.

Motley Fool analysts Rex Moore and Lyons George talk about these examples and more in this video from the floor of the SXSW trade show.

Lyons George has no position in any stocks mentioned. Rex Moore owns shares of Google and Microsoft. The Motley Fool recommends Ford, General Motors, Google, and Tesla Motors. The Motley Fool owns shares of Ford, Google, Microsoft, and Tesla Motors. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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