Over the last few years, a lot of the automotive news has been dominated by safety recalls. Essentially, some of the features designed to protect have 
been misbehaving. The result is that more and more companies are doubling down on safety. So what will the cars of tomorrow look like?
Original, But Better
Obviously, the first place most companies are focusing is on improving existing technology. It’s likely, for example, that within the next ten years you’ll see even more advanced airbags, including external airbags to protect pedestrians. Similarly, laser-based headlights and night vision devices are expected to make their debuts to improve the basics of reaction time.
Loss of Control?
It’s not all about the driver, though. Recently, some vehicles have reached zero fatality rates because of safety features that respond on their own. Automatic braking and adjustments will become standard features, using radar and sonar to detect potential collisions. However, this is also likely to extend to lane departure and other areas where your car will react before you even know what’s going on.
The Hack Attack
Possibly the biggest challenge facing automakers in the future is the ability for cars to be hacked. Even now, hackers can access and control your car’s systems. As cars get more sophisticated, they are also more interconnected. The next phase of infotainment will absolutely include defenses to keep people from being able to turn your engine off while you’re on the highway or take over your cruise control system.
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