Looking to predict the future? Your car might hold the answers

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Ever since the first Ford Model T hit markets around the world, people have been obsessing about what the car of the future might look like. While the century since the Model T's invention has brought plenty of changes to the automobile industry, the current crop of innovations represents a massive shift. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), it became clear that the future of cars is less about horsepower and more about empowering drivers. Major motor manufacturers are seeking out ways to do this using connected technologies.

The car of the future will be smarter. It will be increasingly intuitive. It will be inter-connected. Imagine a world where cars are able to communicate with other cars, traffic lights, and parking bays. Imagine being able to access real-time updates on everything from the weather to the state of the road, all delivered straight to your dash. A car that can do all of the above has been the subject of science fiction for decades. It's thanks to the increasing amount of digital convergence - wearables and smart devices in particular - that this is becoming a realistic option.

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