| Car technologies play a vital role in modern cars. An | | | | technologies in all of the Mercedes-Benz cars. The |
| assortment of new technologies has entered the | | | | technology works on an inbuilt infrared camera that |
| market to ensure high levels of comfort, | | | | takes a clear picture of the road ahead. The |
| convenience, and enjoyment when it comes to | | | | instrumentation of the car displays the picture taken |
| driving a car. | | | | by the infrared camera so that the driver can be well |
| Here are the top 5 high-tech car technologies: | | | | aware of any obstacles ahead on the road. It |
| Bluetooth | | | | displays clear images of all the objects including |
| Bluetooth is a wireless signal that enables the driver | | | | human, animals, big stones, and split cargo on the |
| to connect its mobile phone with the car’s audio | | | | road ahead. With the displayed information the driver |
| system. In the modern cars, this new technology is | | | | can be well prepared in advance and enjoy a safer |
| fitted in most of the luxury cars like Mercedes-Benz, | | | | ride.iPod ConnectioniPod connections are mini-jacks |
| BMW, Nissan, and Fiat. It is gradually taking the place | | | | are fitted in many of the modern day cars to ensure |
| of being a standard feature in Indian cars. | | | | best of in-car entertainment for car owners. The |
| The system automatically links mobile phones to the | | | | introduction of iPod in cars is actually a huge leap |
| hand-free system and allows the user to enjoy its | | | | forward for car technologies. |
| favourite music tracks when behind the wheel. It also | | | | Through the iPod connections a user can connect all |
| makes it possible to make and receive calls using the | | | | MP3 players to the jack and enjoy his or her |
| contacts saved in the mobile’s phone book | | | | favourite tracks when behind the wheel. With this |
| without physically holding the phone. This advanced | | | | introduction user can also navigate through tracks |
| technology ensures best of entertainment and | | | | saved in the MP3 player using steering wheel |
| facilitates a safe drive on all journeys. | | | | mounted controls. iPod connectors are available in |
| Navigation System | | | | many cars including that from GM, Fiat, BMW, and |
| Car navigation system is a satellite navigation system | | | | Mercedes-Benz. |
| that uses a GPS (global positioning system) navigation | | | | Blue&Me Technology |
| device that helps the driver to locate the position of | | | | Blue&Me is one of the most advanced |
| its car on the city map. The system works on the | | | | technologies that has spark a new revolution in car |
| installed sensors and satellites using which signals are | | | | entertainment segment. It is designed by Fiat Auto |
| exchanged with the car’s control unit. | | | | and Microsoft and is gradually changing the way car |
| The system helps the driver to locate its destination | | | | owners communicate and enjoy music behind the |
| and get the best possible route to reach there. When | | | | wheel. |
| the drive feeds the desired or targeted location in | | | | With this technology the user can make and receive |
| the car navigation system, the computer immediately | | | | phone calls using voice commands and also enjoy his |
| displays the optimal route. It also displays the | | | | or her favourite music tracks. If the mobile phone |
| locations of various places like petrol pumps, | | | | receives any message the system will read out the |
| supermarkets, restaurants, or ATMs that the driver | | | | message for the user. So, without moving hands |
| may need on its way to the targeted destination. | | | | from the steering wheel, the user can easily |
| This technology is found on many cars plying on | | | | communicate with anyone throughout the drive and |
| Indian roads including the models from Fiat, Mercedes, | | | | listen to it will also listen to music. The system is |
| and BMW. | | | | user-friendly and the controls are mounted on the |
| Night View Assist | | | | steering wheel. |
| Night View Assist is one of the most advanced | | | | |