Thirty years ago, the 'must-have' wishlist was very different (image), but today's drivers are spoiled for choice - and there's more to come. Predictive safety systems, which automatically react to dangerous situations, rear-end collision warnings and assisted emergency braking are all set to appear across manufacturer ranges.
"It's only a matter of time before this technology trickles down to city cars," said a Bosch spokesman.
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