Theworld's largest car manufacturer, Toyota corporation , in the eyes of technological progress advocates is suffering from unhealthy conservatism applied technical solutions. At least, if we talk about popular models of cars, do not claim to innovative status. However, it is the commitment of time-tested solutions and allows Toyota to produce cars offer high reliability. The absence of broad customization options allows to reduce production costs and optimize the logistics components. Without these principles , Toyota could not hold the title of the largest automaker in the world.
Many carmakers today offer service functions, which have long been implemented by manufacturers of security systems: using a smartphone, you can determine the location of the vehicle, remotely start the engine and unlock the doors, the work program preheater and the climate system. Some systems allow the board and pre-plan routes for navigation. Rental office for a long time using a smartphone as "electronic key" to the car, which is used by different customers. Now this approach is willing to adopt and major automakers.
Such shifts in the consciousness "of Japanese conservatives" are connected with the recent investment in the young US company Getaround, which deals with car rental. The following year the access technology in the car using a smartphone, dubbed Smart Key Box, will be run-in at the appropriate rental park. Toyota officials say that it is now possible to consider the concern and developer of mobile services.