While we're ways away from living like "The Jetsons," the cars of the world are changing before our eyes. 

As technology is infused into our cars, we step further away from the traditional sense of driving many of us have grown up with. Hands-free connectivity, collision warnings and driver assist features are a few additions that have changed the market for cars — and, subsequently, the market for auto insurance.

Ultimately, the consumer still decides whether a car succeeds or fails. Does the growing amount of tech in cars equate to higher demand for such cars? CARFAX conducted a survey to find out. After surveying more than 1,000 drivers who have in-car safety technology features and comparing them to 137 drivers who do not, their analysis revealed insights which auto insurance carriers and auto manufacturers should take note of. 

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Denny Jacob

Denny Jacob is an associate editor for NU PropertyCasualty360. Contact him at [email protected].