10 car brands with the best technology-SlashGear

2021-12-16 07:31:50 By : Mr. Jacky xiao

Modern cars are the result of decades of industrial development driven by advanced technology in the computer age. Simulated vehicles are a thing of the past, and carburetors, integrals, and even manual window cranks have become the domain of classic auto shows. It makes no difference whether the car is a low-end entry-level hatchback or the most luxurious land barge-the computer controls everything. Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images

It is not just engine management that requires silicon to achieve high efficiency and low emissions: windows, wipers and seat heaters are all operated by electronic control units. Technology is everywhere, and more and more technology penetrates into vehicles every year, bringing touch screens, refrigerators and even surveillance cameras into the driving experience. But even if electronic controllers are ubiquitous in all our vehicles, some automakers still demonstrate or utilize the technology better than others. Here are ten of the best. Mercedes-Benz VanderWolf Photo/Shutterstock

Mercedes-Benz has always been at the forefront of luxury and is also a leader in technology. With the development of all aspects from safety and comfort to performance and speed, MB is an aggressive and innovative manufacturer. As an industry innovator, MB introduced many firsts for mass-produced vehicles, including the fuel injection of the 300SL gull wing in 1955, the 220 collision avoidance zone in 1959 and the S-class seat belt pretensioner in 1981.

Today, MB is at the forefront of emerging electric propulsion technology. With the launch of the all-electric EQS ​​for the 2022 model year, MB is making its mark and maintaining its tradition as a leader in automotive technology. Although this car will not take the world by storm with a dizzying array of future space age gadgets and gadgets, it will make MB easily become a leader in the luxury and technology sectors. This is not to say that it does not provide some cutting-edge technology. The instrument panel is mainly composed of a 56-inch super screen that runs end-to-end. The screen is dedicated to the central control of the driver, passengers and everything else. It uses an innovative air suspension, every corner is controlled by a computer to respond to road conditions, and has sufficient power, a cruising range of up to 350 miles. In short, Mercedes is not satisfied with the status quo. Tesla franz12/Shutterstock

Led by arguably the most bizarre billionaire CEO in the world, Tesla is close to the top of any list involving cars and technology. Becoming the first company to manufacture electric cars for the masses is just one of many impressive achievements that have allowed Tesla to firmly occupy the leading position in automotive technology. As a car manufacturer, the most decisive quality of a manufacturer is its ability to integrate new technologies and put them into production. Many of today's common car functions began with what was once considered a crazy Tesla innovation.

The most famous of these features that are already ubiquitous today is the large touch screen in most new cars. Since the Model S was launched in 2012, these screens have been the main content of Tesla's driving experience. Tesla also pioneered autonomous driving, automatic hidden door handles, and seamless integration with mobile devices into car operations.

Although many of Tesla's comfort functions and driving assistance equipment have been applied to various cars of many manufacturers, many pioneering engineering technologies are hidden deep below the surface. Thanks to innovative battery management and high-efficiency motors, Tesla became the first company to provide a car that can provide useful electric driving range for competitors of gas vehicles. Combine this with the clever use of safety and security cameras and the "black box" type of functionality in the event of a collision, and you will have a car full of technology that can provide a good ownership experience and an excellent driving experience. Porsche Skirgela Photography/Shutterstock

The Porsche flagship 911 model produced today has the same basic design and shape as when it was launched nearly 60 years ago, but it is still one of the most exciting machines on the road. In the free market capitalist system we live in, no company can produce the same products year after year and expect to continue operating. However, Porsche has shown that as long as the automaker keeps up with the times and injects modern innovation into a proven platform, it can remain relevant.

For Porsche, preserving the shape and layout of the 911 is the most important thing. It seems that as long as there is a Porsche, there will be a 911. As long as there is a 911, it is a rear-mounted 4-seater fastback. However, in order to keep up with the times, Porsche made many changes in the process, such as adding a water cooling system to their cars in the late 1990s. Although many special models can still use traditional manual gearboxes, dual-clutch gearboxes will soon become standard. Today's cars are now equipped with information display screens and climate and entertainment controls.

As always, Porsche’s advantage lies in performance, from the latest 911 Turbo S to more than 700 horsepower with a displacement of less than 4 liters, to the all-electric Taycan, which is a stylish and attractive all-electric alternative to the Tesla Model S Taste. As a leader in performance and luxury, Porsche technology is always a force that cannot be ignored. Volkswagen Grzegorz Czapski/Shutterstock

After producing one of the best-selling cars in the world from the 1930s to the 1970s, Volkswagen sought to reinvent itself as a modern car manufacturer and always pushed the envelope to modern times. This kind of innovation pushes their ID series electric vehicles into a future without oil.

Want to put the failure of the diesel door in the rearview mirror as much as possible, Volkswagen is going all out to electrify. The company not only chose to stop the development of gasoline engines, but also promised to stop production altogether. In order to achieve these lofty environmental goals, they have developed a new MEB platform for a series of electric vehicles. Volkswagen appears to be the first traditional manufacturer to fully adopt electric vehicles and will use the MEB platform on various vehicles sold on all continents. With a 340-mile range of 148-204 horsepower, they haven't set any benchmarks, but they are setting the appropriate parameters for themselves. Modern Volkswagen cars are attractive and fun to drive. As long as they transfer the same DNA as current cars to the new platform, Volkswagen should continue to be the favorite of technology enthusiasts. Lexus Veyron Photo/Shutterstock

Toyota knows that they must be prepared to impress people, so Lexus was launched not only to compete with mature German luxury brands, but to conquer them. When launching their first model, the LS400, Toyota invested heavily in research to ensure that their vehicles exceed all standards in terms of smoothness, comfort and quality, while being combined with Toyota's legendary reliability. In an effort to stay ahead of the Germans, Lexus continues to bring fresh and innovative technologies to their cars, but they are not flashy.

Some of the automaker’s latest cars may lack the latest features from Silicon Valley, but this is only because Lexus knows that its customers value proven and reliable features rather than hype. They want to be pampered in important places and drive something familiar but up-to-date. Because of this, Lexus continues to excel in providing modern and exquisite packaging, combining cutting-edge and reliable technology just right. Rolls-Royce Camera and Coffee/Shutterstock

Rolls-Royce has been known as the leader of luxury cars since its birth. The company has made many great achievements that can be said, and now they manufacture luxury and quality cars second to none. Building customized vehicles for customers with almost unlimited funds means that the technology must be the best technology available anywhere. Since Rolls-Royce is now a subsidiary of BMW, they can use a large number of mechanical parts to ensure that their car is powered by the most powerful and efficient engine as well as the smoothest gearbox and soft suspension.

But Rolls-Royce's shining point is to meet the needs of discerning passengers, and to anticipate these needs before car owners consider them. Rolls-Royce experiences exotic woods, high-quality leather and plush carpets, allowing passengers to immerse themselves in a complete driving experience. The ceiling displays a series of twinkling and luminous fiber optic stars, providing subtle ambient lighting for the interior. Rear seat passengers can enjoy separate infotainment packages, which are accompanied by folding tables similar to those on airplanes, but better. For all these and more reasons, Rolls-Royce is the pinnacle of luxury and technology. Rivienne Bloomberg/Getty Images

As a car novice in this neighborhood, Rivian has a lot to prove. In order to attract buyers away from traditional car manufacturers, Rivian needs to provide car buyers with a reason to leave their trusted brand, and they will deliver without hesitation. The upcoming electric truck models that are already in production have impressive technical specifications from the beginning, but the additional features are the true jewels of Rivian's crown.

Rivian’s basic model truck has a motor on each of all four wheels, with a total power of about 800 horsepower, which, according to the automaker, can propel the truck from 0 to 60 in three seconds. This truck has four motors and is all-wheel drive, but it can also handle uneven terrain by operating the motors separately from each other for optimal grip or forward movement. It also has a hat trick called "tank function" in which the left and right wheels can rotate in opposite directions, making the truck rotate in a circle, just like you pull the tank's drive rod in the opposite direction.

In addition to all the functions that make the truck a powerful and pleasant vehicle, there are many functional accessories. It comes with five 110V power sockets and several USB-C sockets, a rechargeable flashlight on the door, a Rolls-Royce umbrella and a removable Bluetooth speaker with a built-in LED lantern. Behind the cab is a straight-through compartment, large enough to hold golf bags, some wood or many fishing rods. This is cool in itself, but the doors are on either side of the bed and they are steps. The optional camp kitchen can be installed on one of these steps and turns your Rivian into a full-featured outdoor exerciser. In short, Rivian is well prepared to appear at the tech party. Ferrari Art Konovalov/Shutterstock

From the very beginning, Enzo Ferrari asked his engineers to do their best on the track and on the streets. With a long tradition of being the first to reach the finish line, Ferrari knows how to apply cutting-edge engineering technology to performance. Unwilling to let other automakers wear the crown, Ferrari insists on using the best technology to maintain its status as the king of cars. Ferrari cars are expensive, and buyers know what will happen when they buy them. They expect a certain degree of luxury, but in most cases, they want the car's handling and performance to be better than any other product on the road.

Cars such as the F40 and F50 demonstrated Ferrari's ability to apply what they learned on the track to the streets through the F40's twin-turbocharged V8 and F50's V12 F1 engines. Their current flagship La Ferrari uses a version of the F1 KERS system to build a 963 hp mild hybrid street rocket. Maranello's latest technology is the newly designed V6, which is set as their first plug-in hybrid powertrain and will power the upcoming 296 GTB. Ferrari's list of technical achievements is long and impressive, which is why they are one of the best in terms of technology. Koenigsegg Martin Lucy/Getty Images

Since its establishment, Koenigsegg has produced cars that have broken the limits of high-performance cars. Anyone familiar with Koenigsegg knows that they have built some weird, powerful and extremely advanced supercars. All of these contain the latest engineering and technology available, and provide a large number of great technical topics. For example, the upcoming Gemera.

Gemera will begin production in the 2022 model year and is expected to become the first four-seater super sports car ever. Although it has four seats, it still retains the two-door setup, but it is not a sports car that hardly has enough space to squeeze in a few school-age children. The stunning dihedral synchronous spiral door is long enough to provide comfort The entrance and the exit for all four passengers. The vehicle is powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter 3-cylinder engine, thanks to its innovative Freevalve system, which can drive the valves without camshafts, chains, belts or gears, thereby generating more than 600 horsepower .

The engine is officially called "Tiny Friendly Giant" and is connected to three electric motors to provide a final rated power of 1700 horsepower. It also has a new method of distributing torque to the wheels, where two electric motors drive the rear wheels, and the engine and another electric motor drive the front wheels. It is difficult to fully elucidate the complexity and ingenuity of this car, which is a good example of why it has become one of the best automotive technology manufacturers in the world. Ford Floopin Photography/Shutterstock

As one of the oldest and most famous automobile companies in the United States, Ford Motor Company is generally known for producing high-quality, reliable cars that ordinary people can afford. Although it is very capable of producing a full range of "People's Cars", the launch of Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning shows that Ford is fully capable of keeping up with the pace of the modern era. For a company that pioneered assembly lines and worker wages more than a century ago, innovation is nothing new, making it possible for Ford employees to truly afford a car they built.

Today, Ford is looking forward to a future dominated by electric vehicles. Not wanting to be left behind, they have adopted the two best-selling and longest-running nameplates, leading the way in electrification. Ford is fully aware that the ancient F-150 pickup truck is the number one selling truck in the United States, so it has developed an electric version called F-150 Lightning, with impressive technical specifications and useful accessories, including up to 11 The -120VAC power socket powers everything from trailing stereos to table saws and hammer drills. 

Some of the most loyal fans of the Ford Mustang may feel alienated by the launch of the new Mustang, which not only loses the V8 engine, but also adds two additional doors. Aside from stupid fan arguments, the Mustang Mach-E is a powerful model that can provide up to 480 horsepower and a range of up to 300 miles. Ford sees its future in technology, which is why it has a place on this list.