6 — Bluetooth
Multimedia screen for the Kia Soul | Photo: D.Boshouwers
It's hard to imagine a modern car without Bluetooth technology, but it’s pretty recent to the party actually, especially compared to some of the other innovations we’ve covered.
Bluetooth as a feature started to show up in vehicles in the early 2000s and began to spread like wildfire in the middle of that decade. The technology has opened the door to hands-free calling, music streaming and other practical features, and it has really become a must-have.

Bluetooth logo | Photo: Auto123
The interior of the Lexus IS | Photo: D.Boshouwers





