To keep up with the advancements of cars themselves, a slew of auto care innovations have been dreamed up to ensure people's vehicles stay in tip top shape for as long as possible. Since information is at the tip of people's fingers these days, it is only natural that drivers would take more of an initiative to perform routine checks themselves. Not only do these auto care innovations make such steps easier, the cars themselves are simpler to understand as well.
Some people can rely on smartphone apps to keep them in the loop as to the diagnostics of their cars while others can simply invest in better cleaning products. This collection of auto care innovations provide quite the range. All of the products are state-of-the-art.
24 Auto Care Innovations
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Shape-Shifting Car Tires
The eMembrane Tire Adapts Efficiently to the Present Driving Conditions
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Car-Monitoring Key Fobs
The BMW i8 Key Displays Vital Engine and Battery Information
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Driver-Analyzing Apps
The Driving Curve App is a Car App That Monitors Your Driving Abilities
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Car-Feedback Smartphone Apps
Automatic App Uses iBeacon Technology to Make Driving More Convenient
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Car-Monitoring Apps
The 'Dash' App Brings Data Analytics to Your Automobile
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Camera-Embedded Cars
BMW is Integrating GoPro Action Cameras Into its Cars
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Smartphone Dash Displays
The KW-V50BT Display Receiver Integrates Your Smartphone With Your Car
17
Auto-Servicing Apps
The Openbay App Will Help Keep Your Automobile in Tip-Top Shape
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Mileage-Based Insurance Plans
Metromile Pay-Per-Mile Service Saves Helps Drivers Save Money
15
Clean Car Emission Beverages
Honda H20 Water is Made from Hydrogen Fuel Emissions of the Honda FCX
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Self-Driving Add-Ons
The Cruise RP-1 Kit Can Attach to Any Auto
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Wireless Car Chargers
BMW is Developing Wireless Inductive Charging Systems for Cars
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Anti-Stink Car Cleaners
Ambi Pur Releases a Series of Ads for Its Car Air Fresheners
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Cocoon-Like Car Covers
Touchless Paint Job Protection Looks Like a Tent for Your Ride
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Ingenious Driving Technology
The Jaguar Land Rover Smart Assistant Helps Minimize Driver Error
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Wireless Driving Assistants
The Automatic Smart Driving Assistant Controls Your Driving Patterns
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Open-Source EV Chargers
The EMW JuiceBox Aims to Cut the Time it Takes to Recharge Your Car
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Rust-Preventing Radiation
Terahertz Radiation is Being Used to Assess Car Paint Jobs
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Comprehensive Navigation Apps
The Nokia Here App and In-Dash System Includes 3D City Maps
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Soft Clay Car Cleaners
This Poly Clay Car Cleaner is Non-Abrasive and Helps Vehicles Gleam
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Distraction-Removing Driving Apps
Samsung's Eyes on the Road App Blocks Incoming Calls & Messages
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Crash-Preventing Droid Docks
The Aura Smartphone Car Dock Makes Using Your Phone on the Road Safer
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Gold-Plated Car Cleaners
This Product by Mitchell and King is the World's Most Expensive Car Wax
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Integrated Auto Apps
ZENRIN Datacom Collaborates With the QNX CAR Platform
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Hands-Free Cell Phones
The Nokia FIT Brings Your Cell Phone Directly to Your Finger Tips
Back-Seat Driver Vehicles
A Dubai Resident Recently Customized His Car for Back-Seat Driving
Multi-Tech Car Chargers
This In-Car iPad Charger Stays Put in Your Cup Holder
Innovative Deflation Indicators
Flat Tire Warning Light Keeps You Updated on Your Wheels' Pressure
Insta-Wreckage Auto Ads
Toyota's 'Don't Shoot and Drive' Instagram Ad Puts Filters on Wrecks
Upcycled Vinyl Record Hubcaps
Coby Gewertz Turns Old Records into Classic Car Wheels
Child Imagined Car Concepts
This Creative Car Design by a Four Year Old Was Actualized by BMW
Suction Cup Smartphone Holders
The iPhone Windshield Mount Securely Holds the Device on the Glass
Insectile Green Speedsters
The Exploder II Appeases Eco-Conscious and Race-Ready Drivers Alike
Petite Printing Smartphone Docks
The iScamil Mini Prints Small Documents in a Snap
Travelling App Infographics
This Infographic Lists the Best Phone Apps to Have While Travelling
High-Performance Japanese Supercars
The 2015 Honda NSX Gives Drivers Maximum Control & Performance
Emotive LED Car Signs
The 'Drivemotion' LED Car Sign Displays How You're Feeling
Kinetic Energy Charging Devices
'myPower' Collects Your Kinetic Energy To Charge Your Phone
Specific Sport Trackers
The Amiigo Fitness Bracelet Recognizes Different Exercises and Activities
Scribble-Like Seating
Loop de Loop by William Pedersen is Airily Sculptural
Anime Motorbike Concepts
The Honda N4M Vultus 'Batbike' is Inspired by Japanimation
Ethnically Ornate Eateries
The Llama Restaurante Sudamerico Features Decorative Tile Accents
Wireless Smartphone Docking Cushions
The DT-901 Recharge Pillow Recharges Your Phones Effortlessly
Feisty Eco-Friendly Autos
The 2014 BMW I8 is a Beast on Wheels But Easy on the Environment
Ornate Indian-Inspired Portraits
Kenton Magazine's Archaic Maharani Editorial Embodies Opulence
Energizing Solar Carports
The Latest BMW Electric Car Refuels in a Solar Carport
Apple-Sized Bluetooth Speakers
The Nokia MD-12 Bluetooth Mini-Speaker Looks Small But Sounds Big
Danger-Evading Campaigns
The Chrysler Safety Ads Promotes Child Protection
Flexible Phone Chargers
The TYLT Band Car Charger Gives Power to Two Devices at Once
Futuristic Hybrid Roadsters
The BMW i8 Spyder Concept is an Efficient High Speed Luxury Ride
Faceted Panoptic Cameras
The 360Fly Camera Ensures All Moments are Captured at Once
Illuminated Retail Apps
Philips Introduces New Connected Retail Lighting System
Goolish Fundraising Events
The Zombie Car Wash in Toronto is a Spooky Experience
Data-Transmitting Mannequin Apps
VMBeacon Allows Users to Find More Information About Products
Sustainable Car Charging Stations
These Electric Car Charging Stations Offer Uber Fast Refuelling
Self-Driving Trucks
Daimler's Future Truck 2025 Project is Testing Autonomous Trucks
Camera-Mounted Quadcopters
The DJI Phantom Quadcopter has a Range of 300 Meters
Multiple Device-Supporting Docks
The EverDock Will Charge Whatever Device Model You Choose
Vintage Revival Vehicles
The Galpin Auto Sports GTR1 Borrows From the 1966 Ford GT-40
Speedy Diminutive Roadsters
BMW Unveils the New MINI Cooper for 2014
Homeless Old Car Ads
The Renault Megane DCI 130 Campaign Depicts Some Sad Situations
Fitness Tracking Bracelets
The Fitbit Flex is a Wearable Device Monitoring Daily Activities
Car-Feedback Smartphone Apps
Automatic App Uses iBeacon Technology to Make Driving More Convenient
Adult-Sized Trikes
The Big Wheel Trike by High Roller is Made for Big Kids at Heart
Avian Origami Sculptures
This Bird Origami Pieces Combine the Mathematical with the Natural
Camera-Equipped Quadcopters
This Remote Control Quadcopter Will Always Return Home Safely
Heart-Monitoring Jewelry
Pulse by Electricfoxy Ensures People Don't Overdo Their Workouts
Steering Wheel Speakers
This Handy Device Helps You Take Calls While Driving
Renewable Energy-Promoting Apps
Nokia and WWF India Team Up to Create the Earth Hour 2014 App
Ingenious Solar Carports
This Energy-Efficient Solar Carport is Designed for BMW Electric Vehicles
Bluetooth Activity Trackers
The Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip Motivates People to Lead Healthier Lives
Blood-Monitoring Bluetooth Devices
The Fitbit Chip Goes Under the Skin to Track Health Records
Family-Friendly Sports Cars
The M Edition BMW 6 Series Sport Vehicle is Ready for Adventure
Hippo-Hauling Car Posters
The Volvo V60 'One Sleek Hybrid' Infographic Boasts the Vehicle's Traits
Versatile Backcountry Phones
The Delorme Inreach Explorer Offers Communication & Navigation Tools
Spherical Car Ads
The Goodyear Campaign Shows That Not Using Their Tires is Dangerous
Artistically Designed Autos
Visual Artist Andy Reiben Makes the BMW a Work of Art
Sleek Indian CUVs
The Honda Vision XS-1 Makes Its Debut at the 2014 New Delhi Auto Expo
One-Way Shared Cars
The New Zipcar ONE>WAY Lets You Pick Up, Drive and Park Anywhere
Anti-Water Bottle Kiosks
The Evive Machine Refills Canteens with Water and Gives It a Clean
Self-Driving Swedish Cars
Volvo is Testing a Fleet of Autonomous Cars for its 'Drive Me' Campaign
Video Game Vehicle Replicas
Microsoft Comissions Road Ready Replica of Warthog from 'Halo' Series
Anime-Inspired Vehicle Chargers
Plug Your Car in This Anime Electric Car Charging Station
Oddly Spray-Painted Objects
Former Writer, Part 1 by Thomas Albdorf Explores His Graffiti Past
Apocalyptic Automobile Adaptations
The BMW X5 Custom Vehicle Will Leave Zombies in the Dust
Auto-Matchmaking Websites
Volkswagen's New Website is Inspired by Match.com and Tinder
Crowdsourced Car Crash Installations
The Crush The Speed Campaign Promotes Safe Driving in Moscow
Voltage-Splitting Car Accoutrements
Equally Expand a 12V Outlet with the Highway Max
Canine Camera Equipment
The Action Cam Dog Mount Captures a Pooches Point-of-View
Disaster Driven Insurance Ads
This Allstate Commercial Points Out That Mayhem is Everywhere
Gamer-Designed Concept Coupes
The Honda Forza Civic Si Was Designed for Virtual Racers
Self-Driving Add-Ons
The Cruise RP-1 Kit Can Attach to Any Auto
Rugged GPS Cameras
Record and Track an Adventure Using the Garmin Virb Elite
Picturesque Bus Shelters
These Unique Bus Shelters Are Situated in Krumbach, Austria
Automated Parking Systems
The Valet Park4U is a Smart Self-Parking System from Valeo
Roommate Privacy Alert Apps
Clorox' Sock-It App Acts Like a Virtual Sock on the Door
Luxury Auto Appliances
The 'Jaguar Bookshelf' by Denieuwegeneratie is Purely Vintage Living
Clothespinned Car Installations
Generik Vapeur Creates a Colorfully Comical Artpiece
Gambling Fitness Apps
The Fitcoin App Uses Money to Help You Hit Your Exercise Goals
Business Location Service Apps
The Apple iBeacon Service Lets Businesses Send Targeted Promotions
Cable-Winding Car Chargers
Keep Your Car Neat and Tidy with This Cute Car Charger and Cable Winder
Self-Driving Smart Cars
The Google Self-Driving Car Doesn't Have Breaks or a Steering Wheel
Winter Bike Tire Attachments
The Bike Spikes Makes Cycling in Snow Safer and Easier
Street Brawling Insurance Ads
A Turkish Insurance Company Makes a Street Fighter Commercial
Adventurer Emergency Apps
The Road ID App Helps Danger-Seekers Stay Safe
Luxury Auto-Inspired Bicycles
The Alfra Romeo 4C IFD Bicyle is the Epitome of Luxury
Seaplane-Inspired Luxury Cars
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Aviator is Ready to Take Flight
Simple Spherical Smartphone Docs
The Denon Cocoon Is Designed to Resemble a Cocoon
Anti-Stink Car Cleaners
Ambi Pur Releases a Series of Ads for Its Car Air Fresheners
Vagrant Supporting Services
Keeners Car Wash Helps Homeless Youth Get Back on Their Feet
Smoke-Sensing Smartphone Docks
The SensePlus Does Double Duty by Detecting Harmful Gas or Fires
Space-Reclaiming Auto Ads
Honda's Personal Space Invaders Ad Shows the Space-Saving Honda City
Hands-Free Search Engine Autos (UPDATE)
The Google Driverless Car is Finally Coming into Fruition
Sullied Auto Ads
The Volvo XC90 Campaign Urges People to "Take Adventure with You"
Low-Cost Multifunctional Smartphones
The Nokia 220 is unveiled at the 2014 Mobile World Congress
Universally Accessible Docking Stations
The All Dock Can Charge 6 Mobile Devices at Once
Fitness Tracking Earbuds
The iriver ON by Valencell Monitors Physical Efforts and Plays Music
Cardless ATM Apps
The CommBank App Lets You Withdraw Money from ATMs Without a Card
Animal-Mounted Cameras
This Eagle's Point of View is a Sight to Truly Behold
Magnetized Self-Driving Cars
Volvo Recently Introduced Magnet Concept for Self-Driving Vehicles
Glasses-Finding Apps
Tzukuri Eyewear Help Tracks Your Lost Eyeglasses
Driverless Rush Hour Devices
The Ford Traffic Jam Assist Makes Congestion Easier to Deal With
Whimsical Castle Cabins
This Wood Cabin is Built Around an Oak Tree
Community Empowering Employment
Rising Tide Car Wash Hires People With Autism in Parkland, FL
Immersive Cinematic Driving Apps
This App Brings Adventure to Virtual BMW i3 Electric Car Drivers
Subtle Smartphone Docking Safes
The RadioVault Discreetly Secrets Your Valuables
Miniature Compass Rings
This Nautical Ring Stylishly Incorporates Compass Directions
Obliterated Auto Insurance Ads
The No Nonsense Car Insurance Commercial Cuts Out The Noise
Self-Driving Car Commercials
The Hyundai Empty Car Convoy Ad Demonstrates Smart Caring Features
Interactive Gallery Apps
Prophets' Innovative Experience Lets People Interact with Art
Distraction-Removing Driving Apps
Samsung's Eyes on the Road App Blocks Incoming Calls & Messages
Image-Stabilizing Androids
The LG G Pro 2 is Going to be Packed with Photography Specifications
Car Insurance-Prompting Infographics
This Auto Theft Infograph Encourages People to Get Insurance
Communally Crafted Bicycles
The Scatto Italiano Bikes Were Inspired by Italian Tradition
Speed-Enhancing Auto Apps
The M Power App by BMW Help Auto Keep Track of Driving Data
Increasingly Compact Cameras
The GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition is Smaller with Sharper Footage
Gold-Plated Car Cleaners
This Product by Mitchell and King is the World's Most Expensive Car Wax
Superhero Flying POV Videos
With the Help of a GoPro Camera Superman Takes us Flying with Him
Socket-Converting Smartphone Chargers
The xWallDockTurns an Outlet into a Docking Station
Speed Record-Breaking Lawnmowers
The Honda Mean Mower is the World’s Fastest Lawnmover
Smart Racing Car Apps
The Anki Drive App Brings Video Games Into Reality
Music-Monitoring Car Apps
The SoundHound AppHelps You to Identify Music in Your Car
Personal Budgeting Apps
The Budget Boss iPhone App Helps You Keep Track of Your Personal Expenses
Miniscule Electric Aircrafts
The E-Fan is a Compact & Energy-Efficient Electric Aircraft
3D Printed Car Concepts
Honda Introduced 3D Printable Cars to its Consumers in a Big Way
Wearable HD Camcorders
The Panasonic HX-A 500 Lets You Capture and Review Footage on the Go
Plug-In Hybrid Cars
Anders Tylman-Mikiewicz Discusses the Development of the Volvo V60 Hybrid
Premium-Pooling Platforms
This P2P Car Insurance Startup Lets Groups Combine Premium Payments
Self-Steering Speed Cars
BMW Released its Self-Driving Car at CES 2014
Diverse Workout-Tracking Apps
The Active Fitness App Helps to Set Goals for a Range of Activities
Distraction-Detecting Autos
The Attention-Powered Car Slows Down When You Lose Focus
Automatically Adjustable Car Apps
The Smartcar App Automatically Adjusts Your Vehicle
Pedestrian-Detecting Cars
Google's Self-Driving Car Has Been Advanced to Understand Hand Signals
Responsive Car Headlights
BMW's Adaptive Headlights Use Sensors to Make Driving at Night Safer
Luxury Sports Sedan Concepts
The New Honda Infinity Will Be a High-Performance Sports Car