The weather’s getting colder, the leaves are falling, and the pumpkin spice is flowing. That can only mean one thing — holiday season 2017 has arrived. It’s a time of festivity, family bonding, and rampant consumerism, but whatever you’re celebrating, there’s a lot to be thankful for.
Today, we’re keeping our focus narrow and highlighting some truly amazing automotive tech that we often take for granted. There are cars on the road right now that can effectively drive themselves, park without any human intervention, and even update themselves wirelessly without ever leaving the driveway. Call us old fashioned, but that’s pretty incredible.
For this list, we’re focusing on common car features, with a few obscurities thrown in for good measure. Here are 20 car technologies we’re thankful for this holiday season.
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