In the last few years, auto makers have put a lot of time and research

into appealing to customers through tech features. The result has been

a series of stunning innovations that are being prepared for launch, or

that are already on the market. Let’s take a look at some of the best

high-tech features coming to car and truck dealerships near you.

Every day, drivers make

mistakes that result in car

crashes. Driver

override systems, which

are just starting to be

introduced into vehicles,

help solve this problem.

When a car with one of

these systems senses

that its driver has failed to

stop at the appropriate

time, it will apply

the brakes automatically.

If you thought the switch to keyless ignitions and door locks was a big

change, you haven’t seen anything yet. Within the next few years,

many cars will probably have biometric locks keyed to their owners.

When you can start your car with just your fingerprint, you’ll never

have to worry about forgetting your keys again.

Anyone who’s bought a car in the

last few years knows that many

recent models have started to

come with cameras that help

drivers see in their blind spots. As

this technology advances, it won’t

just be the drivers who use these

cameras: soon, cars themselves

will be able to “see” pedestrians

and other obstacles that the

driver might miss.

Car makers have long endeavored to find ways to make cars more efficient

without sacrificing power. This year, leading car battery maker Samsung

SDI unveiled the 20Ah High Capacity Battery Cell, a battery that can

allow electric cars to drive over 300 kilometers (186 miles) on a single charge.

Apple CarPlay and Android

Auto are two names for the

same basic idea: a system

that allows users to connect

their phones to their cars

via USB port. Once a phone

is connected, drivers can

access smartphone functions

like directions, placing calls,

and playing music, without

being distracted by handling

their phone while driving.

What if you could adjust the volume of your car radio, answer a phone

call, or order your onboard nav system to give you directions without

pushing a single button? Soon you’ll be able to do just that – car

makers are experimenting with dashboard screens that scan for and

respond to driver gestures to receive commands.

Get ready for a future where your car is looking out for your health. Car makers are

experimenting with sensors in steering wheels and seat belts that monitor heart rate,

respiration, and other vital signs. With further development, these sensors may even be taught

to trigger the car to pull over or contact the paramedics in case of a health emergency.

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