US drivers will pay up to US$1,499 for technology features
Back-up cameras, USB ports and smartphone charging are among the top desires, according to an online survey
Detroit
A MAJORITY of US drivers are willing to pay as much as US$1,499 to have high-tech entertainment and safety devices in their vehicles as consumers demand more connectivity, according to a Harris Poll.
Back-up cameras, USB ports and smartphone charging are among the top desires, according to the online survey of 1,033 vehicle owners done for researcher AutoTrader.com. About 55 per cent said that music streaming services such as those of Pandora Media Inc and Spotify Ltd make driving more enjoyable.
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