27 New Car Features That Prove We’re Living In The Damn Future

Your next car is going to be something incredible.

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Built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspots for always staying connected on the road.

Built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspots for always staying connected on the road.

Why It's Cool: A growing number of manufacturers like Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet are including built-in 4G LTE hotspots in their cars, allowing drivers to use their phones, tablets, and laptops without having to use their expensive data or pull over to the nearest Starbucks. Just don't try to use your tech while driving, please.

Buick

Cameras that see everything around your car, not just behind it.

Cameras that see everything around your car, not just behind it.

Why It's Cool: While more cars nowadays are coming with rear-view cameras, companies like Ford and Infiniti are including cameras that allow drivers to see everything else around their car when driving. In fact, these futuristic cameras also come with sensors to actually inform you when you're about to hit something, saving you the confrontation and guilt.

Infiniti

Trunks that automatically open even if your hands are full.

Why It's Cool: It's always a nightmare trying to open your trunk when your hands are full with groceries or beach stuff; you usually end up trying to kick your trunk open or do some awkward hand dance move to make it work. The 2015 Kia Sedona helps you out by automatically opening your trunk when it detects your smart key in your pocket, and is even programmable for safety and easy access.

Kia


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