HANDS-FREE CARD: 20 YEARS OF INNOVATION IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND
0Electric windows, power steering, air-conditioning, rear-view camera, GPS... that is just a small selection of all the inventions that have altered the face of modern cars and brought great change to the everyday lives of motorists. Some have helped improve safety. Others have redefined comfort standards. The hands-free card has made using cars easier. First designed by #renault 20 years ago, it quickly become a hit with consumers despite a few bumps along the journey. Pascaline, Head of Cross-Cutting Products at the #renault Group Products division, takes us through the history behind the magic card.
Initially seen as a gadget worthy of 007, the hands-free card was gradually adopted by manufacturers around the world, eventually becoming a standard feature in many cars. Much like the hatchback, that was popularised in the early 1960s, this small object – barely larger than a credit card – is one of Renault’s leading innovations that will leave its mark on the history of automotives.
This innovative solution was designed to make life easier for customers.
Pascaline, Head of Cross-Cutting Products at the #renault Group Products Division