At Shanghai show, auto rivals lure drivers with in-car karaoke, crystal balls

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Automakers keen to make a splash at the Shanghai auto show showed off vehicles boasting features from crystal balls to in-car karaoke systems and 3D dashboards, as competition to attract drivers heats up in the world's largest auto market.

transform their dashboard display into a 3D game-like interface, as well as displaying its version of the cockpit of the future at the auto show.

And while European carmakers commonly charge additional fees for features such as side view mirrors that retract when cars are parked, Chinese automakers tend to throw these features in for free, adding value to their already lower price points. . Koller also noted the interior of many new Chinese models had completely done away with buttons in favour of voice and movement activation.

The "sphere", as Genesis calls it, lights up when the car starts is turned on, giving drivers a visual cue in lieu of the traditional engine noise absent in an EV, and can also be used to change gears.But while speed at which automakers were introducing new features and models was exciting, Faurecia's Koller struck a cautionary note, citing the costs involved.

 

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