Auto show unveils new technology vehicles

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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Our Ducis Rodgers has a look at one model that gives new meaning to the term "hands free."

This year's auto show will feature vehicles with lots of new technology.

The auto industry crashed the party at the consumer electronics show last month in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kal Brauer, a senior analyst of Kelley Blue Book says, "The consumer electronics auto show has essentially become another auto show that as a car person, you have to go to."

Top auto makers showed off their advance technology, specifically driver safety systems.

"We have blind spot avoidance, you have lane departure avoidance, and you have cars that brake themselves. When you look at technology like this, it's just really cool," said Mike Gempp, the Director of the Auto Show.

Car makers are thinking beyond the driver altogether.

The fully autonomous car is still years away, but some of the technology is already here.

Action News checked out the 2015 200 Chrysler and found that it can park itself.

Once the parking is activated, the Chrysler sensors will survey the scene.

The vehicle takes full control of the gas pedal and the wheel, while the driver regulates the brake.

For a preview of this car and others, watch the 6abc auto show special on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.