RECENT AUTOMOTIVE TRENDS & TECHNOLOGY

Who doesn’t like things exactly the way they want them? We all pay too much because we want something that is better. On occasions ,if we’re being honest with ourselves ,today’s auto buyers spend a lot of money on modern cars not because of safety, (or durability) but because of what is popular and what turns heads!
Fortunately, the automotive enthusiasts and automakers have crunched the numbers and answered the question...

What are the latest Technology car –driven Trends ?

With the changing consumer behavior ,the rise of technology and the digital world ,predicting the future of the Automotive industry is a little more harder than you might think. Why ?
Well , with the explosion of the auto –industry technology ,automakers and suppliers have gone way beyond just coming up with new auto trends. They've also helped to create what's desirable and popular to the consumers. This makes the whole transformation of the industry unpredictable. For instance changing from what we are used to in the the present models to seeing the crazy driver-less cars show up on the market will be a game changer in the industry.

With that said, here are the latest car trends and what is popular .Now , I will warn you! Like anything great, some of these technology driven trends in 2017 and beyond have been predicted to revolutionize the auto industry . But I assure you ,it’s worth it

#1-Connectivity or vehicle-to- vehicle communication technology

Car-to-car or vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology allows vehicles to broadcast within hundreds of meters displaying their data on speed, brake status and position. The other car uses this information to build a picture of the most likely trouble that even the most sober and careful driver would never anticipate.
How is this technology trend useful? Unfortunately, a lot of people die each year because of road accidents caused by careless drivers , so ,creating vehicle-to-vehicle networking or communication is likely to have a great impact on road safety. According to this technology, when a speeding car is approaching another speeding car on a runway a warning light is flashed and a voice, “oncoming vehicle” is announced prompting the driver to step on the brakes. So far, the technology is undergoing the testing phase in Japan and Europe and it is believed that it will revolutionize the whole automotive industry. We shall see.

#2- LED Lighting car technology

We know this is nothing new really right? But, now more than ever before manufacturers are leaning towards LED technology with their new vehicles. The same is true with aftermarket accessory applications. We feel like our patented products have played a strong role in setting the pace for this trend considering we've shipped to over 50 countries so far! LED lighting technology uses the concept of light emitting diodes with lighting functions such as low and high beam, parking light and turn signals. While this technology trend offers the most beautiful shining colors produced by the headlamps – It also provides car designers with new possibilities of unique contours that make your custom car appear more sleek and distinctive. You can check out our WindRestrictor® and Glow Plate products with edge lit lighting here!

You’ll love the LED lighting system of the Mercedes-Benz. The LED headlamps of certain Mercedes models are synchronized with a specific electronic control system that detects the driving situation automatically and selects the best color distribution.

Audi is one of the most expensive and luxurious cars that embrace the new technology of LED Lighting .The auto designers have created infinite shapes ,with each vehicle having it’s own distinctive design. The LED Lights of Audi not only provide it with that stylish look , but it produces up too 5500 kelvins increasing the night’s visibility roughly to be as day light.

#3-Digitalized Vehicle With Wi-Fi Technology

By early 2014 ,the in-built 4G LTE Wi-Fi was introduced and the first car model with the technology was launched in 2015.Over the last two years, the technology has increased in  popularity among automakers and consumers. With the internet becoming a basic need and no longer a luxury, car manufacturers of late have integrated the technology of wireless connectivity into their well designed machines to benefit the passengers during a car ride.
How is the 4LTE Wi-Fi connected with the Automobiles? First of all why 4G ? Because it is ultra fast- The car has a connected drive telematics system which creates a mobile hot spot. Because the LTE utilizes the wireless connectivity that smartphones, tablets and ipads use, you have to have an LTE- Sim card in order to hook up the hot spot. Similarly, the other modern cars are connected with "MiFi" wireless Routers for mobile that will provide the necessary WiFi hotspot access .

#4-Ambient lighting Technology

Seriously………….,Ambient Lighting not only makes the driving feel safer, but also speaks volumes about the car’s interior .The AMBIENT lighting  is offered in a variety of colors and  increases the driver’s perception of the interior which ultimately improves the driver’s experience. Of course, this lighting effect is produced by several different types of source, one being LED's! Generally speaking the array of colors makes the cabin look attractive and spacious which enhances the driver’s emotional state. The colors range from blues to oranges, even reds and white. Along with helping to distinguish brand identity, ambient lighting also improves the visibility of the navigation system of the car.

We're very fond of the ambient lighting effect here at King Penn Industries. All of our core products add to the overall ambient lighting of the interior. See an example below with each of our core products installed. Installed on the vehicle below there is the new lighted Glow Plate that was just released for non-convertible cars. You'll see this mounted on the "package shelf" near the rear window. This is becoming a very popular seller in the last few months. It will install to pretty much any rear "carpet shelf" area that is either a plastic panel or carpet panel. We add any graphics you want to them and they come in any color of illumination that you want. This combined with the other products we sell create just enough of that "feel good" ambient glow to your cabin without being overpowering. Next, we have the new illuminated door sills, aka lighted kick plates. We've just launched a brand-new version of this product that is a universal fitment. They install with 3M Automotive Tape and will cure to any flat surface in your vehicle. Most will install to the rocker panels, or right next to their factory door plates, even over the top of them! Finally, the foot-well lighting and courtesy lights are also a new addition to our lineup. Stop by our OTHER PRODUCTS section of the website to learn more.

#5 The HID(High-Intensity Discharge) lamp Technology

Although it’s a high school type of technology, The HID lamps are gaining popularity on the road every passing day because they provide intense light and come with a low price tag as compared to the LED lighting .These xenon head lamps can typically illuminate the sides of the road with much more blue-white light and they use relatively much less energy to maintain their brightness.

#6-Real- time car location service technology

Now ,it is easy to locate the position or location of your vehicle using this technology trend. Vehicles are tracked by installing a G.P.S device that operates on the Global Positioning system. With this technology, data is downloaded from the NavStar GPS satellite system which is received by the vehicle’s GPS devices for interpretation. This technology trend is more popular with Fleet vehicle tracking as it increases on time deliveries by providing tracking report documentations.

#7-Infotainment system Technology

Nearly all cars come delivered from manufacturers with their infotainment system built-in. The recent technology of iDrive has revolutionized the mess of the car entertainment system to the point that car navigation and entertainment are inseparable!

#8- Halos

The circular arrangement of mostly LED lighting are getting very popular with car customization shops, adding that WOW factor to front ends around the globe. The HALOS are distinctive because of the luminous rings inside the headlight housing. Some say this trend started with BMW but it's widely spreading throughout the entire automotive industry.

photo credit Oracle Lighting

Wrapping it up

According to the Automotive pundits, little is known of what is mostly likely to happen to the automotive industry a few years to come, but the whole Auto industry is being taken by storm because of the new and popular technology trends

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