Here are some available and future tech upgrades that you can add to car

GPS Navigation

There are options available for various cars by MapmyIndia that can replace your stock car stereo with a Car DVD that has a large display, GPS with offline maps of the country and turn by turn voice guided navigation.

Alternatively, you can just go for a standalone GPS navigator that fits on your car's dashboard. There are options available from MapMyindia, TomTom, Garmin, and Satguide available in various screen size to meet your needs. These navigation devices have built-in maps and do not require Internet connectivity for navigation.

Diagnostics

You can keep an eye on car diagnostics using a simple adapter and apps. Every car after 1998 has an OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) port, usually located under the dashboard. Using an adapter like the PLX Kiwi Wi-Fi, you can access realtime data about the car and view it on your smartphone/tablet. Details include engine speed & load, acceleration, braking, fuel economy and time to empty.

With all this information it is easy to understand if your car is suffering from any issues as well as tune-up the car for better performance. You can also check out www.cariq.com — an indian company offering a ready-to-use solution for car diagnostics with added features like GSM.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth can be used for calls & music, but not all cars have it. You could upgrade the stereo system to one with built-in Bluetooth — or you can get a Bluetooth adapter.

Belkin's Bluetooth Car Hands-Free Kit (Rs 4,000) connects to an existing stereo using the aux port and uses the lighter socket for power It also has a microphone for voice calls. Once connected to the stereo, pair it with your smartphone for music streaming as well as calls.

Another alternative is to get the Jabra Drive Bluetooth speakerphone (Rs 3,200). It does not connect with your car stereo but works as a standalone speaker unit for voice calls. You can also use it in the office for conference calls.

Self Driving Cars

Tesla's Model S has a reputation for being one of the most advanced around. The car uses a combination of cameras, radar, ultrasonic sensors and GPS information to enable a self driving mode. To start with, the car can go park itself and you can summon it on private property.

 Next, the system will enable advanced cruise control (hands and foot-free). This means that the car will automatically adjust speed, slowing down and speeding up as needed, while maintaining the lane and distance from the car in front.

Finally, it can also apply the brakes for you if it detects a possible collision. BMW's latest 7 Series also includes some of these features: it can park itself and come back to you when you summon it using the intelligent key fob (which has its own display). If you've seen the Hyundai empty car convoy viral video, you've already seen some of the self driving features that the company wants to include in the upcoming Equus sedan. Every one should install a car DVD player in the car.