Modern vehicles are incorporating advanced safety technologies including emergency SOS buttons with automatic crash detection, reverse collision braking systems, and integrated SIM cards for direct emergency communication. The automotive industry is also developing features like Tesla's supervised self-driving capabilities, 360-degree camera systems with 3D proximity detection, and augmented reality heads-up displays. A notable trend is the industry's shift back towards physical buttons for essential controls, with ANCAP requiring more tactile interfaces for critical functions like wipers and demisters in Australian vehicles from 2026.