Automotive Articles

There is a real thirst at the moment for new technology and gadgetry, not least in the automobile world where everyone wants the latest new toys for their wheels. Below we take a little look at three of the latest gadgets to either have arrived in the car world, or are very soon to make their entrance.

Electronic Cigarette. There are a great deal of car drivers out there who like to smoke in their vehicle (it’s one of the only places left you are allowed to smoke). That said, nobody want to have their car stinking of cigarette smoke, especially when you have to give people a lift. Not to mention the mess that the ash from the cigarettes makes. You wont have any of these issues with the electronic cigarette, which produces pure, clean smoke and doesn’t harm a fly. The best bit is you can recharge these gadgets using the cigarette lighter port, so it’ll save you a fortune.

Head-Rest Sound Blocker. This is one of these gifts for men, when they are trying to concentrate on the task at hand. This new headrest addition emits low frequency sound waves that you can barely hear, but that intercept and block out all other noise in the car. I think you’ll agree that this gadget is a must for anyone who gets constant nattering in their ear or from the back of the car, when all they are trying to do is get from A to B.

Self-Adjusting Car Seats. Not only does this technology help drivers be more comfortable, but also reduces their chances of being injured in a crash. Expected to be released by Ford in 2012, these new seats adjust automatically to your body shape and weight, giving you the best ergonomically friendly driving position. Don’t worry, you can override the settings if you like your own position more. What is more, if the worst case scenario happens and you find yourself in a car accident, the seat will do it’s best to protect you by moving itself into the safest possible position in a flash.  If there is no one in the seat behind, the driver’s seat and passenger seat move backwards and downwards, moving the person as far away from the impact zone as possible.