It goes without saying that the automotive industry is consistently on a look-out for new technologies to bring out the ‘coolest’ as well as user-friendliest models for car enthusiasts out there. That is why; we have seen some really exciting leaps in innovation and advancement in recent years. Besides, the rise of certain platforms such as Carswitch has made it easier for us to buy or sell any pre-owned cars in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE without any hassle.
Let’s have a look at some of the trendiest car technologies that are making waves these days and making life more comfortable for petrolheads around the globe.
Adaptive LED headlights
As far as the contemporary car models are concerned, adaptive LED headlights are now a quite common feature in most of these favored machines. The distinguishing feature is that these LED headlights offer brighter, longer lasting and also better distributed illumination with the adaptive technology helping in even safer night-driving, as they easily align with your steering and pursue the bends in the road far better.
In-car apps
The meteoric rise of the app doesn’t halt at just smart phones and tablets but also some automotive manufacturers are now making the most of them into our cars too. With so many models such as the new Holden Astra, Toyota Camry, Porsche 911 and Hyundai Elantra offering CarPlay or Android Auto (or both) to sync ideally with your phone.
In addition, Land Rover’s InControl Remote has quite recently been launched in all of the models, helping you to lock and unlock your car without any hassle from an app or any smart watch. In order to take things even a step further, they have come up with a newly developed Activity Key waterproof wristband which clearly means that you don’t have to worry about losing your keys anymore.
Park Assist
This awe-inspiring technology first came into being in Japan in the late 90s. With this driver-assist technology making waves, we’ll certainly be seeing more of it in the models to come. Using cameras to scan for spaces while you drive, park assist differs slightly between models, but most leave you in better control of the brake as well as accelerator, while the car successfully manages the steering as well as measurements. Some of the few models offering this mesmerizing feature include the Range Rover Evoque Convertible, Volkswagen Golf and Mercedes-Benz A45 to name a few.
Visual Door Mirrors
The reason why this up-to-the-minute technology has become a truly inspiring one is just because it offers something new. Instead of the mirrors, there’s a camera on every side of the car that will transmit live footage to screens placed in the corners of the dashboard or in the doors. The coolest thing about these cameras is that they generate less wind noise and also aerodynamic drag, minimise blindspots and offer a far clearer view in overcast conditions.
The cameras will automatically change their view to deal with motorway driving, cornering as well as parking, and in case if the screens are touch-sensitive, the driver can easily use his or her fingers to zoom in to observe specific areas more precisely and in-depth.
Comprehensive vehicle tracking
In the years to come, insurance companies will initiate offering a lesser rate for drivers who are willing to full track their driving behaviour. In addition to that, insurance companies with some state governments are also gearing up to charge people based on how many miles they drive. This is something to keep in mind for the upcoming future.
Under-car camera
It is worth mentioning here that cameras in the door mirrors as well as front grille in effect make the car’s bonnet invisible. That is why; live video footage of the front wheels as well as the ground beneath the bonnet is ideally displayed on the infotainment screen just inside the car and make it easier for you to easily negotiate tricky parking spaces, tall kerbs and also uneven or rutted tracks.
