
The Indian car population is growing at a rapid pace. Our country has cars from every segment styling great design, excellent luxury amenities, and unique safety features. With progressing technology, every new car launched has more to give.
In the upcoming decade, a common economical car will not only feature dynamic power and thrilling acceleration, but also be competent in terms of fuel efficiency and environmental concerns. Most cars will have integrated intelligence that will allow them to be driven of their own accord. We must also not forget connectivity. Communications while traveling will no longer require mobile phones, but an integrated communications system within the car itself.
The rising demand for eco-friendly cars will resolve the issue of environmental pollution and high fuel prices. The changing trend of the Indian auto market will initiate car manufacturers to not only sell high tech cars, but also educate buyers on how to use the same. New car owners and/or car drivers will be trained to understand and use the car’s technology, features, and other amenities.
An area that will experience noticeable change is the sector of product development. Currently, the core process of product development is completed in the manufacturer’s home country (in case of imports or foreign cars) and then brought to India. Globalization is already changing this scenario by localizing these development stages. These strategic changes in the demand, technology, and development will affect all those associated with the car industry; prominently the buyer, manufacturer, and dealer.
The current infrastructure scenario in India is not conducive for the growth and manufacture of electric cars and plug-in hybrids. However, fast-paced innovation and growth in these segments along with rise in demand for these types of cars will not only force the Government to improve the infrastructure, but will also gradually phase out pure gasoline or diesel cars. Electric utility companies, local and federal governments, and the Indian automotive industry will have to work in tandem to realize these goals.
In light of the global automotive vision, with the ubiquitous increase in consumer expectations, India also needs to get beyond the disordered cacophony of today’s Indian roads. By 2020, along with the improvement in infrastructure and technology, Indian roads will also see a vast improvement.
If 2020 shows India cars with new and advanced technology, then 2050 may witness the advent of vehicles that can float between clouds, over mountains, through rain, and close to the stars, because, by then, air cars will definitely hit the Indian car platform.