The automotive industry is constantly changing and, as of lately, the majority of these changes are quite techy. One particular problem with these changes is the fact that it’s so easy to get used to them and completely forget about the difference that they make or what driving was like before them. With that in mind and without further ado, here are five simple car tech trends that make a huge difference in driving efficiency, driving experience and vehicle maintenance.
Adaptive cruise control
The reason why adaptive cruise control is so revolutionary is due to the fact that it allows you to have a much more relaxing driving experience. You would be surprised at just how much difference not having to keep your foot on the pedal could make during a long road trip.
Other than this, you get much better fuel efficiency and the safety that comes with the fact that you won’t get carried away and start speeding. The disadvantage of this technology (and nearly every tech trend has one) is the fact that you could get too mentally disengaged from the road, which may have a fatal outcome.
Downloadable manuals
Car owner’s manual is probably the most important piece of additional equipment that your vehicle has. Here, you get all the advice and information on the car maintenance that you’ll ever need and it’s a go-to material whenever you’re experiencing difficulty with your car. In the past, losing it or buying a vehicle without one (a used car) was a probability, however, now we live in the age of downloadable car manuals.
This ability to use online resources may not specifically seem like a car tech but due to the fact that it revolutionizes the way in which you use your car, it more than counts. For instance, imagine a scenario in which you need to replace hose and fittings on your car. First, you would consult the manual for the right model and type and then look up AN fittings on platforms like T.I.Performance to look for a suitable one.
Parking sensors
In the past, in order to park your vehicle, you had to rely on your intuition and sense of space which are subjective and not always reliable. With the help of parking sensors, the process of parking your vehicle becomes much easier even in the densely packed urban environments. The problem is, however, that once you get used to parking with the help of this technology, you may come to rely on it a bit too much. Still, seeing as how it increases safety (both physical and that of your property), this isn’t really that much of a downside.
Navigation
Even though this is definitely not a new trend, the truth is that the GPS navigation systems are getting more and more sophisticated by the hour.
Sure, nowadays every smartphone can become an in-car navigation system, yet, seeing as how these devices depend on the access to the internet (which won’t always be available) sticking to the old-school methods definitely sounds like a good idea.
Augmented reality windshield
Finally, we come to the tech trend that’s basically in its infancy, yet, it tends to completely revolutionize the driving experience as we know it – augmented reality windshield. While some vehicles do have this feature, it’s still far from being represented on the market. Once you are able to use your windshield for navigation and all the information displayed on a dashboard, you’ll no longer have any reason to take your eyes off the road. You might also get much more information on the road conditions and potentially dangerous driving patterns of other drivers. Who knows how many lives this simple tech trend might end up saving.
Other than this, there are also numerous honorable mentions that unfortunately didn’t get to this list. We’re, of course, talking about smartphone integration, dashboard cameras and similar tech trends and gadgets. When it comes to innovation in the field of automotive industry, no list could ever be elaborate enough.
