CONNECTEDCAM CITROEN NAMED SAFETY TECHNOLOGY OF THE YEAR AT FIRST CAR AWARDS 2019

12

Feb

2019

ConnectedCAM Citroën®, the world’s first built-in dashcam system, has won the ‘Safety Technology of the Year’ at the 2019 FirstCar Awards in London.

ConnectedCAM Citroën® first appeared on the latest-generation Citroën C3 back in 2016. The system features a wide-angle HD camera (positioned behind the rear-view mirror) and a 128GB memory. It can be used to safely take photos or videos that can be shared instanntly via social media using a free downloadable app. It also operates as a conventional dashcam in the event of an accident or similar incident event involving severe braking.

David Motton, Editor at FirstCar, commented; “We're delighted that Citroën has made its integrated dashcam – ConnectedCAM Citroën – available on the C3. Of course, the dashcam will be useful if you have to make an insurance claim. By integrating the camera, Citroën has eliminated any risk of it being positioned where it might obscure the driver's view, which is possible with an aftermarket camera.

"What's more, one leading insurance company has found that more than a third of drivers feel safer with a dashcam fitted to their car. We think dashcams encourage better driving as you know your mistakes – as well as other drivers' – will be recorded if you have a collision."

Jonathan Heeks, Marketing Communications Manager at Citroën UK commented; “It is an honour to collect this award on behalf of Citroën. We pride ourselves on developing safe and confortable vehicles for all drivers, but it is very important for younger drivers to feel safe whilst they are still building their confidence on the road. With Citroën C3 winning the ‘Driver Instructor Car of the Year’ trophy at last year’s FirstCar awards, this latest win reinforces our commitment to road safety.”