2020 By the time you are XX
You will be able to control your car's functions with hand gestures, allowing you to open and close windows by waving your hands up and down, answering phone calls by pointing at the dashboard and shut the engine off by waving your hand over the steering wheel.
2020 By the time you are XX
You'll be able to unlock and start your car without anything more than your fingerprint.
2021 By the time you are XX
Light detection and ranging systems will allow the car to “see” the world around it in real time. This allows vehicles to sense each other, giving a driver an extended perception of what’s nearby.
2026 By the time you are XX
A car’s cabin will be configured to change depending on the driving mode — relax, watch a film, or connect to the internet and work. Volvo predicts that drivers can gain 26 minutes of free time per commute by switching to a self-driving car.
2027 By the time you are XX
Airless, 3D-printed tyres will hit the market. These tyres won’t go flat, and will never need replacing. When the rubber tread wears down, your tyre will receive a top up printed layer.
2050 By the time you are XX
The exterior paint of your car will incorporate millions of nano-sized cameras linked to a display inside the vehicle. This means you’ll be able to see through the body panels as if they were invisible, while also zooming in on distant traffic signs.
