Car Connectivity Consortium

Our Future of Vehicle Connectivity Report found that 84% of CCC members rank Bluetooth® LE as a top priority, alongside strong momentum for UWB (77%) and NFC (75%), showing industry alignment for interoperable vehicle connectivity. 

See more report findings here: carconnectivity.org/inside-our-2...

Manufacturers rush to digital car key spec Automotive and module makers rushed to the CCC Digital Key Certification Programme in 2025, prompting talk of an inflection point.

100+ products achieved CCC Digital Key™ Certification in 2025.

Our President Alysia Johnson explains in @mobileworldlive.com, “A digital key is more than a convenience feature. It’s the foundation for next-generation mobility services.”

www.mobileworldlive.com/industry/man...

We are headed to Yokohama, Japan, for our next CCC Members Meeting!

From March 3-5, CCC members from across the globe will join to discuss new use cases for digital vehicle access. 

View the full list of CCC members, and reach out if interested in joining: carconnectivity.org/our-members/

Inside the Future of Digital Car Keys: RFIDJournal.com’s Interview with Car Connectivity Consortium’s Ganesh Venkatesan CCC's Ganesh Venkatesan addresses the most significant interoperability pain points between automakers and device manufacturers.

Our Technical Director spoke with RFiD Journal about how the CCC works across the industry to develop standards that enable secure digital car keys.

Explore how we are helping shape the next generation of digital vehicle access: www.rfidjournal.com/news/inside-...

Why Are We All Still Carrying Around Car Keys? Ford wants you to stash it in your belt buckle, but there’s absolutely no need to be lugging around a bulky fob. Trouble is, phone-as-a-key tech could be superseded before it even gets going.

In @wired.com, our President Alysia Johnson explains how the CCC Digital Key™ standard has interoperability and security at its core, so users can securely and seamlessly access their vehicles no matter the device or brand.

Read @carltonreid.com's full article: www.wired.com/story/why-ar...

Connected vehicles need cell service. In some parts of the U.S., that’s a problem Companies are investigating satellites as a possible solution to dead zones in the U.S.

As connected vehicles become more common, reliable cellular service still isn’t guaranteed.

That’s why the CCC Digital Key™ standard doesn’t require a cellular connection for vehicle access. 

See how the industry is addressing cellular network challenges: www.autonews.com/technology/m...

At the recent CEPT conference, the organization showed its support of existing and future UWB operations in 7.7-8.25 GHz. This progress requires strong leadership, open dialogue, and consideration of technical and regulatory perspectives. We look forward to more innovation in the UWB ecosystem.

We’ve wrapped up an incredible week in Palo Alto, California, at our 16th CCC Digital Key™ Plugfest! 

Thank you to our members for their innovation and collaboration, and to Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies for hosting.

See where we’re headed next: carconnectivity.org/events/

Thrilled to announce the 17th CCC Digital Key™ Plugfest will be held in Kanagawa, Japan, from March 9-13!

Hosted by JASPAR, this will be the first CCC Plugfest held in Japan. We’re excited to connect with members, test #CCCDigitalKey implementations, and strengthen interoperability.

That’s a wrap on CES 2026! We had a great week seeing our CCC members and speaking with analysts and media on the future of vehicle access. 

Find out where we’ll be next: carconnectivity.org/events/

We’re looking forward to the 16th CCC Digital Key™ Plugfest in Palo Alto, California, next week!

Hosted by Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, members will test digital key implementations in real-world scenarios to strengthen interoperability. 

Events list: carconnectivity.org/events/

Attending CES? CCC’s President and leadership team are on-site and available to discuss the latest in digital key access and standardization.

Reach out if you want to connect with our team on-site.

#CES2026 #vehicleconnectivity

Proud to announce that 115 vehicle and module products achieved the CCC Digital Key™ certification in 2025!

Technology standardization is accelerating as digital keys move from new to expected. 

View the full list of #CCCDigitalKey certified products: carconnectivity.org/certified-pr...

2025 was a record-breaking year for the CCC with participation in 15 global events!

From hosting Plugfests and Member Meetings to speaking at industry events, CCC members and leaders shared insights that are shaping the future of connected vehicles.

#VehicleConnectivity #CCCDigitalKey

The CCC Digital Key™ spec V4 enables centralized fleet managers to provision digital keys, allowing for: 

- Instant visibility and control  
- Enhanced accountability and security  
- Faster response and audit readiness 

What fleet and rental use cases are perfect for digital keys?

In our 2025 Future of Vehicle Connectivity Report, CCC members spotlight key standardization areas shaping the industry: car charging, fleet management, and more. 

Find out what to watch for in 2026: carconnectivity.org/whitepaper/o...

Where next for digital access within automotive? | Automotive World The Car Connectivity Consortium has become an “innovation machine”, facilitating new use cases around connectivity. By Megan Lampinen

In Automotive World, our President Alysia Johnson and Michael Leitner, GM of Secure Vehicle Access at member company NXP Semiconductors, shared how CCC members are working together to develop technology standards for vehicle access.

Read the full article: www.automotiveworld.com/articles/whe...

Open Roads Ahead: The 2025 Future of Vehicle Connectivity Report | Car Connectivity Consortium By 2030, software-defined vehicles will unlock up to $600 billion in new value, reshaping everything from access and maintenance to fleet [...]

In our recent 2025 Future of Vehicle Connectivity Report, 62% of CCC members shared that fleet management is an important growth area for vehicle connectivity.

See the full report and what else CCC members have to say about the future of vehicle connectivity: carconnectivity.org/whitepaper/o...

As regulations for connected vehicles shift rapidly across global regions, being at the forefront of these shifts is critical. That’s why we’re proud to welcome Sergio Márquez as our new Senior Regulatory Director!

Get to know Sergio and his goals for the CCC: carconnectivity.org/get-to-know-...

Attending Automotive Cyber Security, Connectivity & SDV Week? We’ll be speaking about how the #CCCDigitalKey strengthens vehicle cybersecurity, ensuring fleet vehicle access is secure and simple.

Event details: www.automotive-iq.com/events-autom...

Thank you, doubleSlash Net-Business GmbH, for hosting our last CCC Digital Key™ End-to-End Plugfest of 2025!

We’ve made major progress this year in advancing CCC Digital Key™ specifications, certifications, and implementations. Looking forward to what CCC members achieve in 2026.

Have a perspective on tech standardization in fleet management? Come join other industry experts for our Fleet Management Exchange Webinar Series!

We’ll explore opportunities for technology standardization for connected fleets.

Only two sessions left, so don’t miss out: bit.ly/48CMyfv

Congrats to our recent CCC Champions award winners: Megan Stull of Apple & Patrick Thompson of Infineon!

They led a team that defended the unlicensed use of spectrum for UWB ops, securing protective language in US federal legislation.

View our Champions: carconnectivity.org/our-members/...

With 2026 around the corner, we’re thrilled to announce that Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies will host the 16th CCC Digital Key™ End-to-End Plugfest on January 12 - 16!

CCC members will gather in Palo Alto, California, to strengthen #CCCDigitalKey interoperability testing.

Last week at the 4th Overseas Connected Vehicle Summit in Shanghai, China, our APAC Director Xiaoyu Fan spoke about why standardization and security are essential for global digital key innovation and adoption.

We are proud to help shape global standards for secure interoperable vehicle access.

Calling all fleet management companies – we’re launching the Fleet Management Exchange Webinar series!

Come join technology leaders, automakers, and mobility innovators to share insights, discuss use cases, and shape the future of connected fleets.

Sign up here: bit.ly/48CMyfv

What’s next for the future of vehicle connectivity?

Our 2025 Future of Vehicle Connectivity Report explores the tech, priorities, and opportunities shaping the next 5 years.

Discover the technologies and trends defining the next era of vehicle connectivity: carconnectivity.org/whitepaper/o...

IoT Insider Sept 2025 Smart home technology is all around us. Through the growth in smart speakers to TVs and interacting with lights using an app, end users benefit from the combination of convenience and ease of use that...

In IoT Insider, our president shares how our newly expanded CCC Digital Key™ Certification Program addresses 3 priorities: UX, security and interoperability, and the need for global standards.

Read here: magazines.electronicspecifier.com/view/7450669...

UWB channel 9 is protected by the U.S., and that’s a win for connected vehicles.

By safeguarding UWB channel 9 from spectrum auctions, the U.S. government reinforces the importance of ultra-wideband in the future of connected vehicles.

See how: carconnectivity.org/new-spectrum...

A big thank you to our members for making our Texas CCC Members Meeting such a success!

We love hearing insightful discussions and seeing cross-industry collaborations, working together to create global standards for digital key implementations.