News & Events WirelessCar turns 25 February 20th, 2024 Do you remember what the worlds of software and automotive looked like back in 1999? The promise of new technological advancements brought exciting opportunities to shape the services and solutions that would transform how we get around. For the past 25 years, we’ve embraced this promise and harnessed the power of digitalization, connectivity, and innovation to empower future mobility. Join us in exploring our history, acknowledging how far we’ve come, and learn what drives us as we navigate the next 25 years and beyond. The Early Years In 1999, WirelessCar was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden as a joint venture by Ericsson, Volvo and Telia. Our mandate was to develop and market complete solutions for mobile e-services to vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators. By adapting to new communication systems and rapid technological developments, we played a pivotal role in developing the first telematics services for Volvo Cars, including Volvo On Call. Volvo became the third brand in the world to offer these kinds of services, and the first outside North America. Since then, WirelessCar has collaborated with Volvo and many of the world's major OEMs to provide comprehensive connected car solutions. The press release that was used to launch WirelessCar at the Geneva Motor Show. 25 Years of Trust Since our very first customer, we have turned our automotive experience into expertise and become a trusted partner in the development, delivery, and operation of connected vehicle services worldwide. Today, we are proud to collaborate with many global OEM brands, such as Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Subaru, Volkswagen, and Volvo Cars. WirelessCar currently connects more than 12 million vehicles and provides services in over 100 markets worldwide. 25 Years of Innovation We are committed to meeting customer expectations through innovation and automotive digitalization. By adopting a modular approach, we can offer complete packages or specific services, depending on the OEM’s needs. From customer-specific mobility solutions and exploratory discovery to cloud-based products, our offerings bring direct value to OEMs and their end customers. 25 Years of Transformation In the past twenty-five years, WirelessCar has grown from a handful of enthusiasts in Gothenburg to an international company of nearly 750 people from over 34 countries. Our success comes from our people, and the way we collaborate with our customers and with one another. Our Swedish heritage, global customers, and local presence in the United States, Germany, and China provide us with a very special company DNA. Empowering Future Mobility “Connected vehicle services have become an everyday reality, but with the pace of change we see today, I know WirelessCar is only getting started. “Our twenty-five years of experience combined with our efficiency, ambition, and adaptability, allow us to help the OEMs embrace this pace and be even faster. The opportunities in innovative services for electric vehicles, safety and security, and autonomous are vast. Together—alongside our customers and partners—we look forward to making them a reality in 2024 and beyond.” -Niklas Florén, CEO of WirelessCar To learn more about WirelessCar’s work with connected vehicle services, you can visit our website and read about our latest news and insights. You can also read our press release about WirelessCar’s 25th anniversary. Jessica Renheim Marketing Specialist Contact
