Best New Features In Cars

Interfaces that recognize and automatically respond to your voice.

It's Cool: While we're not really there in relation to a fully talkative car like KITT from Knight Rider, the likes of Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, and more have implemented UConnect voice recognition programs in their 2015 models that react to a voice for any range of tasks. Asking your car matters like "Where's the nearest gas station? " or "Just how do I get home? " are finally feasible quite convenient.

An integrated vacuum for spontaneous spills and cleaning spells.

Why It's Cool: Car lovers are unquestionably familiar with Shop-Vac, which makes efficient vacuums for almost any vehicle out there. The 2014 and 2015 Honda Odyssey capitalizes on this love and really comprises an integrated vacuum with a long range hose for those who are considering keeping everything tidy all of the time.

An alternator that recycles energy for your car and conserves gas.

Why It's Cool: Renewable energy is awesome, especially when it comes to automobiles. The 2014 Mazada6 includes a technology named i-ELOOP, which stores kinetic energy every time it breaks, converts that energy to electricity, and uses that energy to power headlights, AC systems, and even car sound. This 's less fuel used for a happier you.

GPS that automatically analyzes traffic and locates the best way around it.

Why It's Cool: We can all agree that visitors stinks. Acura's innovative Real-Time Traffic feature on the 2016 MDX works together with the built-in GPS method to obtain the best way to get around traffic, while spotting accidents, weather events, and building on the street. It's a lot less of a hassle (and safer) than pulling out your phone.

Push button shifting for simple adjustments while on the road.

Why It's Cool: We've all been wowed by the push button that has made its way to quite a few automobiles in the last few years, however the 2015 Acura TLX and 2016 Honda Pilot contribute to the automated ingenuity by having different buttons for various gears. This frees up more room in the center console, and even allows for distinct shifting modes for more effective driving.

High beams that automatically adapt to not blind everyone else on the street.

Why It's Cool: Your high beams are essential if driving in the dark, however you've probably left a couple of people angry by having them while they drive by in another lane. BMW and Audi's laser-powered high beam systems crank the brightness up high when there's no one in front of you and dim when there's cars. Now there's no possible way you can piss someone off with your headlights.