For petrolheads everywhere, the internet has been a fantastically useful invention to act as the ultimate resource to learn of everything new and exciting in the automobile world.
To further prove this statement, read the following article to discover the latest developments in car technologies, gadgets, and software.
Sustainable Tires
Fortunately and certainly not before time, the automobile industry as a whole has embraced the need to adopt a more sustainable manufacturing process at every step, and these days, even car tires are at the forefront of this eco-friendly change.
Believe it or not, more and more car manufacturers are making the ethical decision to make tires out of everything from plastic bottles to soybean oil and even rice husks.
Heightened Safety Features
Safety on the road has never been as high a priority as it currently is, and as such, from sensible and more affordable makes of cars to high-end supercars, manufacturers are plunging a great deal of time, money, and effort into ensuring their cars are safe for their owners to use.
According to the General Safety Regulation (GSR) set by the EU, the following automobile safety features are now considered to be compulsory:
- Intelligent speed assistance
- Data recording
- Protection of cyclists and pedestrians
- Enhanced standards for crash tests
- ADAS: advanced driver assistance systems
Personalization
For a more affordable way of following the latest trends in automotive development and indeed, as a method of upgrading your current car to keep in line with said trends, is to jump aboard on the personalization revolution.
There is a wide plethora of ways to personalize your car and indeed, ways of making the exterior (as well as inside) of your vehicle stand out from the other cars on the road, including the following:
- Create your own car decals
- Upgrade the sound system
- A brand-new paint job
- Heated seats and luxury seat covers
- Personalized number plates
The most expensive number plates are the private plates that are most sought after, so if you currently own your own plate, make sure you do not ever get rid of it without making sure you know what it is actually worth.
5G
Advanced connectivity has taken the over the automobile world when it comes to the provision of entertainment and associated technologies coming as standards with even the more basic of models.
Connectivity in the car has become more advanced with the introduction of 5G, which is not only making data transfer significantly more efficient, but also improving security by guarding more effectively against cyberattacks.
Electric Cars
Finally, you will no doubt already be familiar with this innovation, as electric cars are already being rolled out across the country and indeed, from many different car manufacturers.
Environmental issues are fast becoming a serious and time-sensitive priority for companies across the wide spectrum of industry and electric cars are, essentially, the automobile industry’s answer. The popularity of both HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles) and EVs (electric vehicles) is increasing all the time, with both types boasting many advantages over petrol and diesel vehicles.