Features We Can't Live Without Now That We Have Them

Vehicular WiFi

With our homes, offices and everything else now connected to the internet at almost all times, it’s no surprise that our cars can now support full LTE/4G high-speed internet on the go. This means professionals can stay productive while stuck in traffic, or the kids can keep themselves entertained on long car trips. Opponents will point out that the last thing we need behind the wheel is the world of distraction that lives on the internet, but with the growing push of autonomous vehicles that won’t require driver attention, it makes sense to open up the realm of vehicular offices.

Maybe we are jumping the gun by bringing the internet on the road with us just yet, but it just seems like the next logical step after our next feature we can’t live without anymore.

BlueTooth

Now that we carry our lives in our pocket, the era of near total interconnectivity has arrived. Bluetooth has managed to infiltrate every aspect of our driving lives and its presence continues to grow. Originally a means of hands-free calling, Bluetooth is now stock on almost all new vehicles and can do far more than just relay calls. Cell phones are beginning to take over for your key FOB. Some automakers have begun implementing keyless entry and remote starter features that use Bluetooth technology to tell when your phone - and presumably you - are near. One of the biggest concerns for this technology is the potential for a stolen cell phone turning into a stolen vehicle, or a dead phone battery leaving a driver stranded at the office.

If it weren’t for Bluetooth, however, we never would have got our hands on the next feature.