KPMG LLP and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) joined forces in developing this white paper to examine the forces of change, the current and emerging technologies, the path to bring these innovations to market, the likelihood that they will achieve wide adoption from consumers, and their potential impact on the automotive ecosystem. Our research included interviews with more than 25 thought leaders, automotive and high- tech executives, and government officials as well as analysis of industry trends. This white paper presents our findings, with an emphasis on the convergence of sensor-based and communication-based vehicle technologies and its implications