The Dubai International Motor Show 2015 is all set to showcase the latest technologies in the automobile industry. From electric ignition and automatic windshield wipers to power steering air bags and cruise control - the cars we drive have undergone a sea change. While some of this innovation has enhanced safety and security features some of it has been for convenience as well.

A few other vehicle models take precedence over Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the UAE. Preferred by many SUVs are traditional all-season favourites. The sales in this category continue to rise as people prefer them for navigating the length and breadth of the UAE terrain. Along with its power control and high responsive performance to suit the urban lifestyle SUVs are popular for its robust engines that have strong valve timings and outputs. Apart from providing a highly satisfying drive the off-road capabilities and responsive performance of these big four-wheelers puts them at the top of the game.

Heavy cars apart more vehicle manufacturers are nowadays upping the cool quotient by introducing latest features like night vision. The system pinpoints pedestrians by highlighting them on a dashboard display in the vehicle. Fitted in many new models night vision system features a pedestrian identifier that also tells the direction a pedestrian is moving in. As the distance between pedestrian and vehicle closes a warning appears on the night vision monitor as well as the head-up display on the windshield.

Enhanced features like front and rear fascias latest grille designs power dome hood and light-emitting diode which lend cars a completely futuristic look are also gaining popularity. It is not uncommon to find new vehicles fitted with side blind zone alerts rear cross traffic alert safety rear park assist forward collision alert and lane departure. Most of the 2016 model cars have the latest infotainment systems IntelliLink which offers 4G LTE connectivity and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot allowing mobile hub drivers and passengers to stay connected at all times.

One of the most sought-after technological features in most new variants of cars in the UAE is the built-in GPS tracking system that updates a vehicle's position every few seconds. Apart from being portable the tracking devices are able to get a real-time traffic feed via Internet and alerts motorists about traffic jams speed threshold or if the vehicle enters or exits certain areas.

Added attractions in cars like camera systems have come as a boon. Besides providing a rear-view multiple cameras provide enlarged fields of view to the driver. On certain car models you can see the display in panoramic view when parking (with the distances indicated by lines on the image). In the event a vehicle closes in on an unseen object during the manoeuvre an alarm is automatically triggered cautioning the driver.

As competition in the auto sector hots up and car manufacturers vie for attention with quality material for strength performance and efficiency customers have a lot to choose from. Modern cars are designed for the ultimate experience of comfort luxury and connectivity. From wide-angle cameras mounted in the front rear and sides providing a bird's-eye 360-degree view for parking purposes to colour graphics - latest trends make the driving experience unforgettable.

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