2014-12-04



We are all used to the rapid change in technology by this
point in the 21st century. The things that are now possible with
smartphones and other devices would have been impossible to imagine just a
decade ago – so most of us aren’t surprised when new technology becomes
available. However, these improvements in technology are just now starting to
really be felt in the automotive world, and the results have been astonishing.
When you go shopping for a new car in Los Angeles, you will be amazed at just
how many high-tech features have been packed into the 2015 model year vehicles.
And it isn’t just limited to high-end luxury cars, either – models from all
price ranges now include some great gadgets and capabilities.

Below are five great features that can be found in 2015
model year vehicles. Of course, some of these features may only be found in
certain trim levels or as optional packages, so be sure to ask your salesperson
about the availability of these specific features on any car that you purchase.

1. Lane Departure Warning on the Chrysler 300

Staying in your lane as you travel down the road is
obviously an important part of safe driving. If you allow the vehicle to drift
across a lane line and into other traffic, a very dangerous situation could
develop quite quickly. To help avoid this circumstance, the Chrysler 300 has a
Lane Departure Warning system which monitors the position of the car within a
lane and will warn the driver if they are drifting too far to one side or the
other. Also, the vehicle is capable of automatically steering back into the
center of the lane if the driver doesn’t react in time. While you should always
be paying full attention to the road ahead of you while driving, this safety
feature can provide nice peace of mind.

2. Adaptive Headlamps in the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Headlamps are one area of most vehicles that hasn’t changed
much as technology has evolved. That is not the case with the Jeep Grand
Cherokee, however, as it includes Adaptive HID headlamps which respond to the
turning of the steering wheel by swiveling to point in the direction that the
vehicle is heading.

3. Active Grille Shutters on the Ram 1500

The front grille on the Ram 1500 has a mind of its own, and
is able to open and close based on a variety of conditions including the speed
of the vehicle and the weather. Closed grille shutters can reduce drag, while
opened shutters provide more cooling to the engine. The truck is able to
analyze its own needs and open and close the grille as necessary.

4. Digital Display on the Dodge Charger

Not only is the Charger a great vehicle for day to day driving,
but it is also popular for those who like to visit a track to push the limits
of speed a little bit. With that in mind, the digital cluster display on the
2015 Dodge Charger can be configured to provide the specific information you
are looking for that that point. For regular driving, you can view the standard
speedometer, but you can also choose to see your 0-60 time when you are driving
on a closed track. Reaction times and lap timers are also available.

5. Rain Sensing Wipers on the Dodge Dart

Rather than having to fumble with the controls for your
windshield wipers while you are trying to drive in the rain, the Dodge Dart
will do the work for you. The rain sensing technology allows the vehicle to
determine when the moisture on the windshield needs to be removed, and the
windshield wipers are automatically activated. This feature can be customized
by the driver to behave exactly as desired.

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