Connected Street: the technology showcase of Automobile Barcelona

Automobile Barcelona, the revamped International Motor Show of the Catalan capital, will have as its main novelty this year the Connected Street space, where visitors will see first-hand the real impact of digital transformation on the automotive industry. It will be the main attraction for the public in Plaza del Univers, located in the Montjuïc Exhibition Grounds in Barcelona.

Connected Street will showcase the latest developments in automotive technology to visitors, as well as in sustainable, intelligent and efficient mobility. The space will feature the latest in connectivity systems and autonomous driving, along with the most innovative solutions in terms of comfort and safety.

The Connected Street space will be organised around four main themes: assisted driving Autonomous Driving, sustainability E-mobility, the connected vehicle Connected Car and virtual reality Virtual Reality.

Visitors will be able to experience first-hand what it feels like to drive intelligent vehicles, equipped with advanced connectivity and autonomy systems. The space will combine the exhibition with leisure, dining and live music areas. In a driving-assistance activity, visitors will test new technologies on a circuit, such as the Park Assistant (parking assistant), Emergency Brake (emergency braking) or an infotainment system.

In addition, visitors will be able to drive an electric vehicle, and attend the exhibitions and audiovisual demonstrations of the brands committed to autonomous driving. The exhibitions will take place in the Connected Theatre, a space featuring a large screen and tiered seating.

The companies that will be present at Connected Street will be Honda, Hyundai, KIA, Mercedes Benz, SEAT, Smart and Toyota, which will also count on the collaboration of the Servei Català de Trànsit (SCT). The space will be available at Automobile Barcelona from 11 to 21 May.

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