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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

8 - Emergency services

Roadsice assistance scene
Roadsice assistance scene | Photo: Mercedes-Benz

Thanks to connected services offered by virtually all auto manufacturers, it is possible to have instant access to emergency services in case of a collision. Of course, this is technology we hope we’ll never have to use, but it's amazing to think that in the event of a major accident, your vehicle can contact the emergency services itself to alert them to get help to you.

Logo for GM's OnStar services
Logo for GM's OnStar services | Photo: Mazda
Hyundai's SOS service
Hyundai's SOS service | Photo: Hyundai
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