AXA is Launch Partner on Samsung Connected Car Platform

Samsung has launched a telematics dongle and associated app ecosystem, and insurance carrier AXA is already on board. Samsung Connect Auto plugs into the OBD II port underneath the steering wheel, similar to devices from insurers and third-party telematics providers already in the market. It uses real-time alerts to help users improve their driving behavior and offers an in-car Wi-Fi connection to keep passengers online while on-the-go. Samsung says the inclusion of its KNOX1 mobile security platform on the device "provides the mass market with an affordable connected car solution that places safety and security first, while enriching in-car and out-of-car experience."