The global luxury car market was valued at around $410 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to $566 billion by 2026. And as the market grows, manufacturers are developing new technologies to make the driving experience better. Every new car model has more advanced technologies that make it appealing to car buyers. What are some of the best in-car technologies in 2021? Here are 5.

1.  Keyless Access

Key fobs and digital keys have made the traditional metal keys obsolete. The latest luxury vehicles come equipped with mobile entry. 91% of the cars built in 2019 featured keyless ignition compared to 72% of cars in 2014. This feature uses radio signals to communicate wirelessly when the key fob is in close proximity to the car. Drivers can unlock and lock the doors and start a vehicle at the push of a button.

2.  Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have become a staple in luxury cars today. Apple CarPlay is a simplified version of an iPhone’s home screen. Android Auto works the same way but for Android phones. The two infotainment systems display the same apps you use on your phone, such as Spotify for music and Waze for navigation.

If you’d like to buy a car with these infotainment systems, you can use a dealership’s car AR feature to examine a car well before buying. Augmented reality lets you jump into the driver’s seat and brings the real world into your dashboard’s navigation system. Car manufacturers and dealers also have virtual showrooms that let car buyers thoroughly examine cars before buying them.

3.  Blind Spot Monitoring

According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 840,000 blind spot accidents happen in the United States each year. Blind spots cause many fatalities each year, but they are avoidable. Auto manufacturers now fit luxury cars with driver-assistance systems that alert drivers when there’s a blind spot ahead so they can change lanes or slow down. These systems also warn drivers of any danger that they should be aware of.

4.  Remote Vehicle Management

Luxury cars now come with remote vehicle management systems that allow drivers to lock, unlock, or start vehicles from anywhere. Additionally, some systems can help drivers to monitor fuel or charge levels or diagnose a problem. All these activities can be performed with a smartphone. A remote vehicle management system makes it easy for you to take care of your vehicle.

5.  Speech Voice Recognition

A lot of drivers use a navigation system when driving, especially when going to a new place or trying to avoid traffic. Luxury cars have voice recognition software that takes verbal requests. As you drive, you can tell the vehicle to play some music or change directions.

Thanks to this feature, you won’t have to use your smartphone when driving. According to the NHTSA, distracted driving, which includes using a phone while driving, claimed 3,142 lives in 2019.

Car technologies are continuously evolving. Luxury car manufacturers are constantly adding new features to improve vehicle safety and comfort. As car buyers become more informed and demand better technologies, automakers are designing better cars.

Disclaimer: This is a company press release. No IWMBuzz journalist is involved in the creation of this content.