What tech features to look for in your next car
Although safety and fuel efficiency are at the top of everyone’s list when buying a used car, the most fun and useful aspects about a car are the new technologies being integrated into modern vehicles. In the past few years, automakers have been rolling out more and more technology in their vehicles to add convenience and safety. The folks at Kelley Blue Book put together a list of what they think are the best new technologies found in cars today.
A perennial favorite is Bluetooth connectivity, and even though it has been around for nearly two decades, it still is one of the most shopped for features for cars. Bluetooth now allows smartphone owners to connect certain apps to the in-car infotainment system, stream music, send text messages and make phone calls without having to ever plug anything in.
Convenience features like keyless access and push button start are now appearing on more vehicles than ever, and many cars now have these features as standard equipment. With keyless access, you can unlock your door and start your car without ever having to touch your keys, perfect for times when your hands are full and you can’t easily find your keys.
When it comes to keeping you and your passengers safe, new active safety technologies are there to prevent an accident before the driver even knows it is happening. Blind spot monitoring alerts drivers when there are cars in their blind spot by lighting up an icon on the side view mirror. Cross traffic alert warns drivers of traffic they can’t see behind their vehicle when backing out of a parking space, with some cars even applying the brakes if necessary.
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