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Excited to announce Plugfest #18 will be hosted by DERKA in Klettwitz, Germany!

From June 8-12, members will gather to validate real-world implementations across devices and platforms to strengthen CCC Digital Key™ interoperability, with newly updated NFC test cases available for the first time.

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We are proud to announce the leadership team for the new CCC Fleet Management Task Group:

-Jeff Lauman, Enterprise Mobility (Chair)
-Annika Sänger, WITTE:digital (Co-Vice Chair)
-Pin Xiong, Ingeek (Co-Vice Chair)

The task group will work to develop technology standards for fleet use cases.

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CCC leadership recently attended Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications meeting, where they discussed topics such as UWB technology.

Other participants included a collective formed by the JASPAR, FiRa Consortium, and the CCC, including Toyota, Apple, Nissan, Honda, and more.

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Last month, we joined the International Telecommunication Union's Working Party 5D in Geneva, Switzerland.

As the CCC's first event as an ITU-R Sector Member, we're honored to participate in these global industry conversations.

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Excited to announce three new CCC task groups: Fleet Management, Light Motor and Mobility, and Alternate Markets!

These groups are continuing CCC's momentum, exploring new vehicle standardization opportunities.

Become a CCC member to have your voice heard: carconnectivity.org/becoming-a-m...

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We held our first CCC Digital Key™ Plugfest in Japan last week in Kanagawa.

Hosted by JASPAR, members came together to test their #CCCDigitalKey implementations in real-world scenarios, strengthening interoperability for digital vehicle access.

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Proud to announce that the CCC is now a member of the International Telecommunications Union!

We're honored to participate with the 1,000+ global members to advance the Information and Communications Technology industry.

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Last week, CCC members gathered in Yokohama, Japan, to collaborate and advance the standards shaping vehicle connectivity.

The expertise and commitment of CCC members are vital to driving critical industry progress forward.

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Digital car keys are getting more sophisticated Need to lend your neighbor your car?

@theverge.com's @andyjayhawk.bsky.social spoke with CCC President Alysia Johnson and CCC member RV Tech about how global cross-industry collaboration is advancing digital key interoperability and shaping the future of secure connected mobility.

Full article: www.theverge.com/transportati...

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Beyond The Rental Desk: Inside Car Rental’s Push To Simplify Greater transparency, simplified digital access, and connected fleets will be the key factors in determining who comes out on top over the next 10 years.

Our Senior Marketing Director @iantelevik.bsky.social explains in Auto Rental News that fragmentation across different brands and systems with digital keys is a significant hurdle and can be addressed through cross-industry interoperability.

www.autorentalnews.com/10251940/bey...

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CCC Fleet Forum 2025 | Car Connectivity Consortium Watch the recording of our 2025 CCC Members Meeting Fleet Forum where senior executives discuss opportunities for technology standards across car rental, rideshare, and autonomous and commercial use c...

At last year's Dallas Members Meeting, executives from around the world participated in the Fleet Forum, where they examined use cases across rental, ride share, autonomous, and commercial fleets and the role of technology alignment in advancing the industry.

carconnectivity.org/ccc-fleet-fo...

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Car Connectivity Consortium | The Future of Digital Vehicle Access We bring together a world-wide ecosystem of car connectivity and smart vehicles with consumer electronic devices. Come join us!

Vehicle connectivity is in a new era. The Car Connectivity Consortium continues to define the secure, interoperable standards behind it.

Today, we unveil our new visual brand that reflects our role in this exciting industry.

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The Car Connectivity Consortium is shaping what's next in vehicle connectivity.

See the evolution on March 2.

#CCCDigitalKey #VehicleConnectivity #ConnectedVehicles

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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...

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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...

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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/

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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-...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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/

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CCC Member Events | Car Connectivity Consortium Keep up to date on events for CCC Members where we continue discussions in CCC Working and Task Groups on current and future projects.

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/

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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

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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...

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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

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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?

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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...

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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...

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