LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Technology in cars keeps improving, especially when it comes to safety. While many of these innovations have come with a hefty price tag in the past, these days they're beginning to show up on lower-priced models.
Some new Jaguars showing off their speed on a twisty track of cones demonstrate not just performance, but safety features too.
It's a great look at what electronic stability control can do on a simulated sheet of slick ice. Switched off, the big XJ sedan's wheels spin like crazy. But with it on: no drama, just smooth forward progress.
More and more, technology is helping keep cars from drifting out of their lanes and avoid rear-end collision by knowing that a slow or stopped car is just ahead.
Pretty much every top-of-the-line luxury sedan is using technology these days for safety and convenience. The new Mercedes-Benz S class, for example, is a car that in prior generations has pioneered things like airbags and anti-lock brakes.
Today's big Benz keeps its occupants safe by taking measurements of everything, multiple times, every second. And if you often find yourself in dark areas at night, the optional Night View Assist Plus can help. It's a special camera that can see things your eyes never could.
But it's not just high-end cars with advanced camera technology: Subaru offers it on their new Legacy sedan. The system they call EyeSight watches the road as you drive. The lane departure warning or obstacle warning could help drivers avoid crashes.
Now that it's on a lower-price car like the Legacy, look for competitors to start adopting the technology too. Technology that helps make driving a bit safer.