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 Smart car technologies and more robust user interactivity is the forecast for the auto industry! Today every car produced has some kind of computer that controls a wide range of functions. As a driver and/or passenger in 2021 you can expect a more robust user...

Did you know distracted driving crashes killed 3,142 people in the United States which equates to an average of 9 deaths per day. In May 2020 the National Safety Council reported the accident numbers marked the third-straight month that U.S. motorist were at higher...

Connected cars are beginning to become mainstream and there is much needed discussion to be had about cybersecurity. Most new vehicles include a host of features that require a online connection, which include GPS, lane-keep assist, collision avoidance and certain...

Did you know more than 35,000 people die in vehicle-related crashes in the U.S. each year. On top of that, auto emissions contribute to 70,000 annual pollution-related deaths, and are among the largest contributors to climate change. That’s why FeaturesFirst Auto is...

Did you know the 50's brought huge leaps in car safety technologies with the introduction of the airbag and three point seatbelt. The three point seatbelt was one of the most effective car safety features ever created. Safety features have been saving lives for years...

If your parents are still on the road, it’s important to ensure their vehicle maximizes safety and comfort. As drivers age several active safety features could be of much value to them. The more you can see from the driver’s seat and the more you’re aware of what’s...

Have you heard of "range anxiety"? Range anxiety is when a driver is worried about not being able to make it home or to the next stop, due to the lack of charging stations. Owning or leasing an electric vehicle will require major lifestyle and behavioral changes that...

Automakers and commercial vehicle manufacturers are not alone in having to change their processes in response to the new era of electric mobility. Tire manufacturers also need to come up with new development concepts to accommodate this new form of propelling force!...

Although the reality of autonomous vehicles globally instituted into the travel community is many years off, the preparation has already begun! In 2019, the world was introduced to the 5G network. 5G is the new technology standard for broadband cellular networks. What...

Believe it or not autonomous technology is benefiting you in ways that may not be seen! Have you ever experienced not understanding the value of something until it was gone? In 2020, the global supply chain experienced an unbalancing that was felt in the entire...

What the heck is Human Machine Interface Technology? Titles have a funny way of scaring people, but I can guarantee you have connected with HMI technology before! Have you ever asked Alexa or Siri a question? Simply put, HMI is software that allows a human to interact...

Are you ready to thrive in the new culture of ride-sharing? Ride sharing is expected to grow 20% by 2027. Waymo started its driverless taxi service to the public in Phoenix. Did you say driverless? Yes, the Waymo taxi is an autonomous taxi service that provides to the...

In light of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the FeaturesFirst Auto team would like to ask the obvious question, "how are you preparing your teen to drive empowered and safe as vehicles become more automated?" Teen crashes most often occur due to inexperience! The...

As vehicles become more automated, how does the role of the driver change? Awareness of specified technologies is the most drastic behavioral change for drivers! Up until now, getting in your vehicle and having the basic understanding of how to operate the vehicle was...

Road to Zero is a collaboration focused on ending traffic fatalities—a leading cause of unintentional death—on our roadways by 2050. The goal is safe mobility for all people, and members will work to develop priorities; take action individually and collaboratively;...

Although you may not be able to purchase a fully self-driving vehicle today, you can spot a fully self-driving vehicle in certain testing locations. On June 15, 2020 the NHTSA launched it's Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing Initiative. ...

According to the National Safety Council report, May numbers mark the third-straight month that U.S. motorist were at higher risk of dying from a crash. As many are returning to work and school, transportation safety is a priority for a "new" normal! So, what does...

Technology is changing the way we operate in a more methodical way that involves algorithms and programs.  Vehicles in the future will need to be repaired less and understood more. As ADAS features emerge as standard assistance systems, understanding their functions...