They might not be common in the US? All the cars I've had in the past ten years (French and German brands) had automatic wipers and they were not expensive mode

They might not be common in the US? All the cars I've had in the past ten years (French and German brands) had automatic wipers and they were not expensive models. Some work better than others, but most of the time when they don't work well it's because the wipers are worn and need to be replaced.