When you look at some of the most innovative auto tech that's emerging from the market, a common thread can be found in predictive technology. Whether it's a device that will preemptively assist with parking or alert a driver when another vehicle is too near, this use of technology considers the wellbeing of drivers, passengers as well as others who are sharing the road.
Even if driving a new car that's loaded with impressive safety features is not in your immediate future, there are other ways that drivers can take advantage of this kind of technology. Some great examples of this include apps and devices that prevent drunk drivers from ever getting behind the wheel, remind adults that a child is being left behind in the car or track daily driving to suggest routine tune-ups.
29 Examples of Innovative Automotive Tech
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Self-Driving Cars
The Google Self-Driving Car Prototype Has Been Revealed
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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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Tiredness-Tracking Headbands
Impecca's Driver-Targeted Alert Band Will Be on Display at CES 2015
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LIfe-Saving Car Gadgets
Gabriel by Opel Informs Parents When Heat Rises in Car with Infants Inside
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Anti-Sleep Steering Wheels
This Steering Wheel System Could Help Detect Driver Fatigue
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Projection Car Displays
The Garmin Heads-Up Display Projects GPS to Your Windshield
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Truck Blind Spot Radars
Blind Spot Assist Technology Will be Used in Mercedes-Benz Trucks
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Rearview Mirror Video Displays
Cadillac Provides a Distinguishing Camera Perk for Car Buyers
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Drivers' Ed Dashboards
Speed Guard Supervises Your Traveling Stats and Informs of Unlawful Conduct
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Camera-Toting Trucks
The Mercedes-Benz Antos 1824L Truck is Equipped With 360-Degree Cameras
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Tow Truck-Alerting Stickers
The TowStop Smart Sticker Helps Nearby Drivers Avoid Car Towing
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Ingenious Driving Technology
The Jaguar Land Rover Smart Assistant Helps Minimize Driver Error
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Sensor-Embedded Cars
APMA's Connected Vehicle Will Disable Drunk Drivers From Starting the Engine
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Car Monitoring Devices
Fixd Sends Smartphone Notifications When Something's Wrong With Your Car
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Child Forgetting Alarms
This App and Alert System Prevents Parents from Leaving Kids in Cars
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App-Connected Car Trackers
Zubie Keeps Tabs on Driving Habits and Automotive Health
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Connected Car Dashboards
Digital-Broadcast HD Radio is Brought On-Board the 2014 Mazda 3
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Comprehensive Navigation Apps
The Nokia Here App and In-Dash System Includes 3D City Maps
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Smart Car Concepts
Jaguar's 360 Virtual Urban Windscreen Projects 'Ghost Vehicle' Imagery
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Garage Opener Apps
This Garage Door Opener App is Controlled Securely by Beacon Technology
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Automotive Maintenance Reminder Apps
The MyMazda App Tells You When Its Time to Service Your Mazda
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Seatbelt Alert Systems
The 'Buckle Me Up' System Ensures That Kids Buckle Up For the Ride
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Video-Streaming Smart Mirrors
The Nissan Smart Rearview Mirror Gives a Better Perspective
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Driver Tracking Devices
Cloud Your Car Simplifies Car Fleet Management By Connecting All Vehicles
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Communicative Crash-Avoiding Apps
TheBikeShieldApp Aims to Prevent Bike Collision Accidents
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Coffee-Ordering Cars
The Rinspeed Budii Concept Automates All Aspects of Driving
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Luxe Emergency-Detecting Cars
The Mercedes-Benz S600 2014 Boasts Lavish & Driver-Assisted Features
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Route-Optimizing Predictive Tech
Ford Uses the Google Prediction API to Customize One's Route
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Futuristic Supercar Designs
These Bugatti Custom Vehicle Designs by FLYBYARTIST are Rugged
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Automated Baling Systems
New Holland Unveils a New Technology Called IntelliSense Bale Automation
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Rideshare Safety Cameras
Bosch Unveiled the 'RideCare' Multipurpose Security Camera
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
AI-Powered Dash Cams
The Nexar One Dash Cam Has a Sony Starvis Sensor and More
Miniature Pod-Like Electric Chargers
The AUTEV is a Portable Robot that Charges Vehicles
AI Job Impact Predictor
Future Proof Provides Insights on How AI Will Effect Different Industries
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Guarding Humanoid Robots
EvoGuard is a Smart Security Solution at CES 2023
Immersive AR Automotive HUDs
The HARMAN Ready Vision Augmented Reality HUD was Debuted at CES 2023
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs
The Conceptual 'DKM 2.0' by Vladislav Semenov is Futuristic
Autonomous Showroom Concepts
JIDU's Dealership Experience Lets Buyers Watch Their Car Pilot Itself
Eco-Friendly Automotive Tires
These Goodyear Sustainable Tires Have Traction-Tracking Treads
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Automated EV Charging Robots
The EVAR Parky EV Recharging Robot Locates Vehicles and Powers Them
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Aftermarket Automotive Navigation Displays
The Garmin Drive 53 GPS Navigator is Feature-Rich
Automaker AI Use Policies
The Seven Principles for AI from BMW Outline Ethical Workplace AI
Tracking Device Safety Implementations
Google is Rolling Out Anti-Stalking Measures to Trackers
Scenic Audio Apps
The Honda Scenic Audio App is Informed by the Perkins School for the Blind
Panoramic Automotive Cockpits
This Cockpit Offers Stunning Customization & Display Capabilities
Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights
Trek Bicycle Unveils the Carback Radar Rear Bike Light
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
AI-Powered Dash Cams
Nextbase Launches the New AI-Based Smart Dash Cam as Driver Guardian
Artificially Intelligent Heated Vests
The Next Generation of Carhartt Workwear is Smart
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Wireless Automotive Charging Solutions
'ONE POINTECH' Creates Wireless Chargers for Micro Mobility
Tech Brand Vehicle Features
Sony and Honda's Collaborative 'Afeela' Car Boasts Entertainment Tech
Consolidated Automotive Apps
The 'Fisker' App Caters to Every Aspect Of the Customer Experience
Safety-Enhancing Ride Share Devices
Bosch Ridecare Was Made with Ride Share Drivers in Mind
AI Search Engines
ThinkAny Uses Advance Technology To Do More Than Search Keywords
AI-Powered Fully Electric Motorcycles
The Verge Motorcycles TS Ultra was Presented at CES
Tech-Rich Compact Cars
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Comes in Three Models
Intoxication-Indicating AI Technology
Researchers Work Towards a Drunk-Driving Detection Software
Intelligent Grid-Reactive EV Chargers
This Kevee Smart EV Charging Technology is Advanced
Alcohol-Monitoring Bracelets
The 'SOBRSure' Proactively Detects Alcohol In Drivers' Systems
Night Vision Driving Systems
The Auto AI Night Vision System InfiRay NV2 is Debuting at CES 2024
Autonomous Gas-Pumping Robots
Autofuel is a New Robotic Refueling System Catered for Drivers
Emoting-Grille Car Concepts
BMW's I Vision Dee Concept Creates a Digitalized Driving Experience
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes
This eBike is Equipped With ChatGPT, Anti-Theft Protections and More
AI-Powered Car Monitors
SPARQ Diagnostics Keeps Drivers Connected to Their Vehicle
AI-Detecting Student Softwares
Turnitin Originality Investigates the Authenticity of Student Works
Technical Smart Heated Vests
Carhartt's New X-1 Smart Heated Vest is the Perfect Winter Solution
Self-Driving Vehicle Cockpit Designs
The Samsung Display Digital Cockpit Has a Dual-Display Setup
Connected In-Car Gaming Apps
BMW Teamed up with AirConsole to Enhance its Infotainment Systems
AI-Enabled Car Assistants
SoundHound AI Voice-Enables Car Manual Access with a New Update
AI-Enhanced Luxury SUVs
FF is Incorporating Generative AI into Its Flagship FF 91
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Car Color-Changing Technology
BMW Conceptualizes Car Color-Changing Technology
AR Vehicle Displays
The Kia EV6 Features a Smart Augmented Reality Winshield for Navigation
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Efficient Tech-Packed Pickup Trucks
The 2024 Ford F-150 Comes in Several Hybrid Options and More
Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs
KIA Reveals Its Retro-Futuristic Designed All-Electric EV9 SUV
Human-Like Automotive Assistants
The Mercedes MBUX Virtual Assistant Has Four Emotional Profiles
Award-Winning Smart Tire Sensors
BANF's iSensor is Highly Precise, Relying on AI Technology
5G-Enabled e-Bikes
Orbic's 5G e-Bike Integrates 5G Connectivity and AI Tech
AI-Powered Transporting Software
Ontruck Launches AI-Powered Freight Management Solutions
Smart Drive Systems
Panasonic Automotive Updated its SkipGen Drive System with Assistants
Invisible Vehicle Antennas
LG is Unveiling a Next-Gen Transparent Antenna at CES 2024
Smart Car Diffusers
The Philips OlfaPure 7300 Lets Drivers Match Scents to Their Moods
Autonomous Driving Initiatives
Volkswagen Announced a New Partnership with 'Mobileye'
Self Driving-Certified Cars
Mercedes-Benz Announced the First Level 3 Self-Driving Car in USA
Automatic EV Charging Systems
WiTricity's Automotive Charging System Outperforms Wired Chargers
Automated Lane-Changing Car Features
GM Super Cruise Now Supports Handsfree Land Changes
Range-Boosting Aerodynamic Systems
Hyundai's 'Active Air Skirts' Increase the Efficiency Of EVs
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Car-Based Security Cameras
Ring Officially Launches its First In-Car Security Camera
AI-Driven Pool Safety Systems
The PoolScout Pool Monitor Camera Has Auto-Detection Technology
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Sleek Google-Enabled EVs
Honda Confirms the Acura ZDX Will Be First EV with Google Functionality
Autonomous Driving Headlights
Mercedes-Benz Automated Driving Marker Lights Have a Turquoise Color
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
Generative AI Infotainment Systems
Microsoft and TomTom Have Partnered for Generative AI in Cars
AI-Enhanced Map Softwares
Google Maps Announced a Suite of AI-Powered Enhancements Coming to Maps
Web3 Automotive Security Platforms
CarrChain Stores Automotive Ownership on the Blockchain
Lifestyle Concept Vehicles
Audi Unveiled the 'Activesphere' Concept in a Short Teaser
AI Chatbot-Connected Vehicles
Volkswagen Will Be Integrating ChatGPT in Its New Vehicles
Vehicle-Connected Mobile Networks
Porsche and Vodafone Launched a 5G Hybrid Mobile Private Network
AI Homework Helpers
AssignmentGPT Streamlines Tasks to Assist with Any Subject
Thermoregulating Car Cloaks
The 'Janus' Cloak Helps Protect Car Batteries From Temperature Swings
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Innovative Smart Cockpit Designs
AUO is Set to Debut the The Smart Cockpit 2024 at CES
AI Built-In Cars
Baidu Launches the First Electric Car to Have ChatGPT-Style Functions
Self-Driving Delivery Truck Solutions
Waabi Announces its New Plug-And-Play Autonomous Trucks
Intelligent Infotainment System Updates
Gm Will Move to a New Google Infotainment System for EVs
Vehicle-Focused App Updates
Tesla Launches a Powerful New Update for its Mobile App
Athlete-Approved Innovative Ankle Braces
Betterguards' the Betterguard Serves Athletes
Vehicle Data Platform Partnerships
Intellias Joins Forces with Blackberry to Enhance Auto Design
Partially Autonomous Touring EVs
Arcimoto Designs the New Electric Vehicle to Tour Around Vegas
Advanced Automobile Driver Assists
Ford's BlueCruise Feature Rolls Out as a Subscription Service
AI-Assisted Car Shopping Apps
The CoPilot App Eliminates Barriers in Digital Car Shopping
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
Tracker-Detecting Smartphone Updates
The Google Find My Device Network Will Detect for Trackers
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Mapping Car Battery Support
Google Maps Rolls Out Battery and Charging Support for Electric Cars
Updated Map-Navigation Apps
The Waze App is Implementing a Slew of New Updated Features
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Driverless Airport Parking Services
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch Launch a New Service in Stuttgart
Automated Multipurpose Farming Vehicles
The 'VKTOR' Autonomous Farming Vehicle is Advanced
Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles
Peugeot Designs the New Inception EV With Game-Like Steering
4G IoT Bus Trackers
ATrack Technology Launches Two New Vehicle Fleet Management Products
AI-Powered Autonomous Applications
The Microsoft 365 Copilot Functions on AI Technology
Blind Spot Alert Systems
Kreitech Launched the 'BSA' Self-Installed System on IndieGogo
Crabwalk Electric Car Updates
Hyundai Adds a New e-Corner Technology to the Ioniq EV
AI-Powered Signage Apps
Parky AI Was Created for Understanding Confusing Montreal Traffic Signs
Safety-Promoting Logistics Services
Drivewyze Debuts a Complimentary Service Dubbed Drivewyze Free
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Software-Defined Collaborative Vehicles
Google and Renault Work Together on a New Digital Car
AI-Powered Drive-Thru Services
Hi Auto Launches the New AI-Powered Voice-Cloning QSR Technology
Cloud-Based Vehicle Customizations
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils a Custom Car Configuration Feature
Luxe Illuminating Car Headlights
Porsche Designs a New Hd Matrix Light Technology for Cars
Autonomous Robot Taxis
Uber Partners with Motional to Become Completely Driverless by 2023
Advanced Automotive Systems
Waze Gets its Own Built-in 'Renault' Car App for the First Time
AI-Powered Transit Services
Hayden AI Aims to Improve Transit Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Streamlined Vehicle Rental Apps
The 'Nexus Connect' App Uses Text Recognition & Cloud Connectivity
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
Comprehensive GPS Product Ranges
Lightning GPS is a Prominent Player in the GPS Tracking Industry
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Accessible Ride App Safety-Tools
Uber is Altering its App for The Safety Tools in One Place
Automated Parking Assistance Systems
Cognata Will Showcase Its SimCloud-Powered Parking Assistance
Weather-Metric Robot Taxis
Waymo's Robotaxis Have a New Metric for Better Weather Intuition
Handsfree Highway Driving Technologies
Honda Sensing Technology Will Come Standard by 2030
Auto-Attuned Mobile Processors
This Processor Uses AI to Elevate and Support Smart Car Features
Environmental EV Air Purifiers
The Audi Urban Purifier Cleans the Surrounding Cityscape