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Top 10 Car Technologies We'll No Longer Do Without

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Daniel Rufiange
From heated seats to airbags, from Bluetooth connectivity to collision alerts, here are the technologies that have become indispensable to us today as we drive

2 - Forward Collision Alert

Forward collision alert system
Forward collision alert system | Photo: GMC

Alerts that warn the driver of surrounding traffic are now commonplace in our vehicles. It can even get annoying, because they are so alert that they often serve to agitate more than anything. However, one alert in particular has earned my respect over the years, and that is the forward collision alert, often accompanied by automatic emergency braking. We'll never know how many collisions are avoided with this technology, but you can imagine it's huge.

Braking in winter
Braking in winter | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Daniel Rufiange
Daniel Rufiange
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 75 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 250 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists