8 cool things cars of the future will do

Automakers want to eliminate the hassle of parking.

Although many companies offer a parallel parking function to guide drivers into spots, some manufacturers -- including Tesla and BMW -- are taking it a step farther. Automated parking doesn't require a driver to be in the car.

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The BMW 7 Series can be pulled in and out of tight spaces while the driver waits outside the vehicle. Drivers push a button on their key to instruct the car when to pull in or out of a parking spot.

Some Tesla cars can be summoned with a smartphone and slowly drive itself to meet its owner. The vehicles can also be synced with garage doors, so they can independently enter and exit while drivers wait outside.