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<b>HIGH COST FOR SAFETY: </b> Drivers want more collision-prevention technology in their cars but there is a limit to how much they will pay.  <em> Image:  Shutterstock </em>
<b>HIGH COST FOR SAFETY: </b> Drivers want more collision-prevention technology in their cars but there is a limit to how much they will pay. <em> Image: Shutterstock </em>

DETROIT, US - Drivers want more collision-prevention technology in their cars but there is a limit to how much they will pay.

Blind-spot detection, night vision and collision avoidance systems, which automatically apply the brakes if the driver doesn't react in time, are the top three technologies drivers want in their next cars, according to a study released by the consulting firm JD Power.

Drivers are much less excited about fuel-saving features, like solar roofs or active grille shutters, which open and close to improve aerodynamics. They also show little interest in wellness gadgets, like seats that measure your blood pressure, or sensors that let drivers use hand gestures to control the car's functions.

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