The Future of Car Technology

THE FUTURE OF CAR fix TECHNOLOGY COLLISION In the '60s, Sonny and Cher sang, "cars keep going faster all the time." DRIVER OVERRIDE SYSTEMS BIOMETRIC VEHICLE ACCESS COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE TRACKING REMOTE VEHICLE SHUTDOWN Cars with this technology will actively disregard the driver's actions and make their own decisions, such as applying the brakes even if the driver has the gas pedal floored. Forget the keyed entry. Soon you'll be unlocking the door and starting your car simply by scanning your fingerprint. High-end cars may offer retina scanning instead. Now, cars are changing faster all the time. Within five years, these emerging technologies will transform the automobile as we know it today. Insurance companies and state governments want to know how you drive and how much. By 2020, insurance companies will offer reduced premiums for drivers with full GPS tracking. OnStar is already using this technology to shut down stolen cars. Within a few years, car owners will have this option at their disposal as well. ACTIVE HEALTH MONITORING FOUR-CYLINDER SUPERCAR ACTIVE WINDOW DISPLAYS PERSONALIZED IN-CAR MARKETING RECONFIGURABLE BODY PANELS Automakers are already previewing seatbelt and steering wheel sensors that can Four-cylinder cars that can top 200 mph? They're on the way with the advent of lightweight carbon-fiber bodies Window display technology isn't new, but current advances are track vital health statistics. Soon, cars will be able to pull over and call paramedics if you suffer a heart attack while driving. taking it to a whole new level. The next generation of window displays will be capable of displaying vibrant images, such as highlighting the next turn on your route as you approach it. Anyone with a smart phone could see this one coming. By 2020, most cars will be fully connected to the Internet, allowing marketers to display personalized, location-based ads. Want a truck and SUV in one car? They're on the way with lightweight body panels, advanced motors that can retract the roof and side glass into the lower body panels, and minivan stow-and-go seat designs. and redesigned engines. fixautousa.com 1-800-INFO-FIX