Consumer Trust Framework
A cohesive, layered approach to building consumer confidence in connected automotive experiences
Point Of View
Navigating the complexities of trust in the age of AI
Trust is the foundation of consumers’ relationship with technology, determining whether they embrace innovations or approach them with skepticism. Our propriety Strategic Trust Framework helps automotive OEMs integrate trust-building strategies across all aspects of their operations, ensuring alignment with product capabilities, user expectations, and brand promises.

Set realistic expectations
Avoid overpromising capabilities and communicate clearly and consistently about what AI-driven systems can and cannot do.
Build ethical integrity
Prioritize explainable AI, ethical data practices, and transparent communication to reinforce trustworthiness at every level of the ecosystem.
Ensure consistency
Deliver seamless, reliable, and consistent experiences across all customer interactions—from in-car systems to mobile apps and customer support.

How automotive OEMs can build and manage trust
As automotive industry trends embrace hyperpersonalization and connected vehicle ecosystems, trust is becoming the cornerstone of customer adoption. Download this ebook to see how a layered...
An integrated stragegy for trust management
Trust is only sustainable when reinforced consistently across every customer touchpoint, from the way data is handled to the reliability of the product and the transparency of communication. Our framework organizes trust into five key layers, each addressing a critical aspect of trust management.

INTERNAL OPERATIONS
Ethical accountability
Trust begins internally—with processes, governance, and values that prioritize consistency, reliability, and ethical decision-making.


DATA MANAGEMENT
Transparency, security, and responsibility
Data flows across a complex ecosystem of OEMs, dealers, and third-party partners, making privacy and compliance critical.
PRODUCT
Reliability, safety, and transparency
When systems perform predictably and information is communicated clearly, customers can trust both the technology and the brand behind it.


EXPERIENCE
Seamless, engaging interactions
Interactions across connected touchpoints—and empathetic, personalized communication—shape how customers perceive trustworthiness.
COMMUNICATION
Ethical branding
Transparent communication reinforces trust by managing expectations and ensuring alignment between brand promises and product reality.

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