> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://smartcar.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is a Connected Car?

> Learn about how to build applications that connect to millions of vehicles around the world.

Connected cars are vehicles that have in-built cellular modems. Most vehicles manufactured after 2015 have been shipping with this connectivity, or "embedded telematics." This essentially makes cars "smart" allowing them to communicate with the Internet. Take a look at this blog post for an in depth primer.