The leading manufacturers around the world have been pushing automotive technology in new cars at a pace that’s seldom been seen before. However, they have come under a lot of flak for pushing tech for its own sake, thereby risking over-complicating their products. There’s no denying the claims either that over-tech has led to a serious level of disconnect with the driving experience.
It isn’t all bad as it seems though and there have been a lot many intuitive safety features in cars that have been making it better & easier for a wider spectrum of drivers. Here’s a quick run-down on some of the key observations on this important aspect of the driving experience.
Cornering lights were once thought as a luxury, but are a prime example of useful automotive technology in new cars today. Drivers no longer have to worry being caught out by that blind spot as they turn into a corner in fading light.
Heads-Up Displays or HUD’s may be in their nascent stages, but they could very well be one of the more intuitive safety features in cars sometime in the near future. This would mean that drivers would have the most relevant information projected in their line of sight, in real time, without the need to take the eyes off the road.
Rain sensing wipers are again a great feature to have, especially in our country. One no longer has to guess around the operation of wipers in a light drizzle, or the correct speed in a heavy downpour.
Keyless entry systems did away with the whole rigmarole of inserting them to lock & unlock doors. Their mere presence in your pocket/purse is enough to open up access to you.
As smart-phone integration continues to rise, more and more manufacturers are putting a wealth of information about their cars in the hands of the owners. From maintenance alerts to displaying the various parameters of the car’s performance, it is all available a few clicks away.
Lastly, collision warning systems are one of the hottest pieces of automotive technology in new cars today. They work in tandem with the vehicle management system and a complex array of radar sensors. The car can monitor those in front and around you at all times. Thus, when the car ahead brakes, (gradually/suddenly), you don’t have to do a thing, for your car automatically increases braking, bringing you to a halt, safely.
