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Because this Friday (January 6th) is National Technology Day, it seemed a suitable […]","datePublished":"2017-01-03","dateModified":"2017-01-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/feature-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/feature-1.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/amazing-technologies-coming-to-our-cars\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":560,"keywords":["Active health monitoring","Active window displays","Amazing Tech Inventions Coming To Our Cars","Autonomous cars","Biometric vehicle access","nissan","Technology","tesla"],"articleBody":"Imagine a world without technology. The mental image you conjure is of probably you and yours smashing rocks into the ground and living in mudhuts. Yes, technology has made the world a much more interesting place and our cars are all the greater for it, too.Especially in recent years, the kind of tech appearing in modern production cars has been converting science fiction into science fact.Because this Friday (January 6th) is National Technology Day, it seemed a suitable time to look ahead at what mindblowing things we can expect our cars to be doing in the near future.Self-driving carsThese have been one of the biggest talking points in the world of automotive technology in the past two years, and for many, the idea of a car that can drive itself from A to B with nothing more than a simple command is the endgame for personal transportation.Back in October, we looked at when autonomous cars will realistically be in showrooms and on our driveways [full feature here]. 2026 was the short answer but electric car company Tesla reckon they\u2019ll have a fully autonomous car on sale by 2018 – that\u2019s next year! Additionally, Nissan says they\u2019ll offer ten self-driving models by 2020.If you haven\u2019t started taking driving lessons yet, it might be worth saving your money\u2026Biometric vehicle access\u2018Keyless entry and start\u2019 hasn\u2019t been around long. For the uninitiated, that\u2019s where you can open and fire-up your car if your keys are in the immediate vicinity, like in your pocket or handbag.However, in the near future, you\u2019ll be able to unlock and start your car using nothing more than your fingerprint. We\u2019ve had this kind of technology on smartphones for a few years now, and it\u2019ll soon be on your car\u2019s door handle too.Active health monitoringOur personal devices have been keeping tabs on our health for a while, from FitBits to the iPhone\u2019s inbuilt Health app that literally nobody uses. And now our cars will be doing their best to make sure we don\u2019t drop dead at the wheel.Ford has been toying with wearables and the idea of introducing sensors on the driver\u2019s seatbelt and steering wheel that monitor the driver\u2019s vital signs. Link this with autonomous technology and you have the possibility of cars pulling themselves over and calling 999 in the event of a heart attack or similar emergency.Active window displaysAll those dials and meters on your car\u2019s dashboard could soon be digitally projected onto the windscreen. Yep, the days of glancing down from the road to check your current speed or sat-nav may soon be over, if you want it.We\u2019re already got head-up display (HUD) that do the same thing, but by 2020, production cars could boast active glass capable of displaying vibrant images and instructions.Remote vehicle shutdownYour pride and joy has been stolen by some lowlife; if only there was some way to deactivate it remotely and stop that car thief in their tracks. Well, by the time 2020 rolls around, remote vehicle shutdown could be a very common feature.In the States, telematics company OnStar is already using a very similar approach to shut down hundreds of stolen cars, bringing a very abrupt end to police chases with minimal drama."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"5 Amazing Tech Inventions Coming To Our Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/amazing-technologies-coming-to-our-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]