Quick Takeaways
- A new service-led model allows OEMs to bundle connected accessories directly at vehicle purchase with full warranty and OEM compliance.
- Dash cams evolve into AI-powered, data-driven platforms that enhance safety, customer engagement, and mobility insights.
On January 5, 2026, at CES 2026, Nextbase unveiled its Vehicle Accessory as a Service (VAaaS) platform alongside a new development partnership with Mitsubishi Motors North America, marking a significant step in how OEM-approved vehicle accessories are offered and deployed at the point of sale.
The Vehicle Accessory as a Service (VAaaS) platform underpins Mitsubishi’s upcoming dash cam program, enabling customers purchasing new Mitsubishi vehicles to include a Nextbase dash cam directly within the vehicle purchase. Buyers can leave the dealership with a professionally installed, fully warranted dash cam that meets OEM standards and integrates seamlessly with the vehicle.
Vehicle Accessory as a Service (VAaaS) for Dealer-Fitted Dash Cams
By leveraging the VAaaS model, Mitsubishi gains the flexibility to select an accessory framework aligned with its brand and dealer network. The approach simplifies deployment, shortens implementation timelines, and ensures consistent quality across dealerships while reducing operational complexity.
OEM Experience Built on Global Automotive Partnerships
The VAaaS platform builds on Nextbase’s long-standing collaboration with global automotive manufacturers including Toyota, Kia, and Volkswagen. This background enables rapid adaptation to evolving OEM requirements while maintaining compliance, reliability, and performance across diverse markets.
The model is designed to respond to shifting customer expectations, regulatory environments, and dealer needs, offering OEMs a faster route to market for connected vehicle accessories without compromising quality or control.
AI-Driven Dash Cam Ecosystem and Mobility Insights
Powered by proprietary AI and supported by a global ecosystem of connected devices, applications, and data services, the Nextbase platform extends beyond video recording. It converts everyday driving data into actionable insights that support OEM product strategies, enhance mobility solutions, and contribute to broader public infrastructure and road safety initiatives.
As software-driven features and connected accessories become increasingly central to vehicle differentiation, the Vehicle Accessory as a Service (VAaaS) model positions OEMs to deliver value-added technology directly at purchase, strengthening customer trust and long-term engagement.
The Vehicle Accessory as a Service (VAaaS) platform underpins Mitsubishi’s upcoming dash cam program, enabling customers purchasing new Mitsubishi vehicles to include a Nextbase dash cam directly within the vehicle purchase. Buyers can leave the dealership with a professionally installed, fully warranted dash cam that meets OEM standards and integrates seamlessly with the vehicle.
Vehicle Accessory as a Service (VAaaS) for Dealer-Fitted Dash Cams
By leveraging the VAaaS model, Mitsubishi gains the flexibility to select an accessory framework aligned with its brand and dealer network. The approach simplifies deployment, shortens implementation timelines, and ensures consistent quality across dealerships while reducing operational complexity.
- Factory-aligned accessory programs without production-line changes
- Dealer-installed solutions with full warranty coverage
- Scalable deployment across regions and vehicle platforms
- End-to-end program management from hardware to aftersales support
OEM Experience Built on Global Automotive Partnerships
The VAaaS platform builds on Nextbase’s long-standing collaboration with global automotive manufacturers including Toyota, Kia, and Volkswagen. This background enables rapid adaptation to evolving OEM requirements while maintaining compliance, reliability, and performance across diverse markets.
The model is designed to respond to shifting customer expectations, regulatory environments, and dealer needs, offering OEMs a faster route to market for connected vehicle accessories without compromising quality or control.
AI-Driven Dash Cam Ecosystem and Mobility Insights
Powered by proprietary AI and supported by a global ecosystem of connected devices, applications, and data services, the Nextbase platform extends beyond video recording. It converts everyday driving data into actionable insights that support OEM product strategies, enhance mobility solutions, and contribute to broader public infrastructure and road safety initiatives.
As software-driven features and connected accessories become increasingly central to vehicle differentiation, the Vehicle Accessory as a Service (VAaaS) model positions OEMs to deliver value-added technology directly at purchase, strengthening customer trust and long-term engagement.
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