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First Autonomous XC90 Built Today by Volvo
Volvo has assumed all financial and legal responsibility in what is, arguably, the most ambitious autonomous car testing program to date since it will use real people and not just engineers. Money-making introduction is planned around 2021. Continue reading
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BMW to Show ‘Vision Car’ at Consumer Electronics Show
The AirTouch menu – it’s claimed – reduces the number of steps needed to make a selection. This might cut down on the deadly drive distraction epidemic. More likely this is a precursor to offer additional control options when the vehicle is traveling in highly automated mode. Continue reading
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Continental Automated Driving Prototype adds Vision
Automated driving systems help the driver with many safety features, can remove human error, and – it is hoped – reduce vehicle accidents and personal injuries. Continue reading
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GM Throws Technology Gauntlet – V2V Cadillacs in 2 Years
GM’s CEO Mary Barra said yesterday that GM would offer vehicle-to-vehicle communication, V2V in that awful techie jargon, as well as vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, and ultimately, fully autonomous driving starting two years from now in a 2017 model Cadillac CTS. Continue reading
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First Look – Freshened Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The tenth generation of the E-Class debuted in 2016 with what were then impressive innovations in the driving assistance systems. It carried on the sales tradition: to date, more than 1.2 million customers around the world have bought a current-generation E-Class Saloon or E-Class Estate. One out of every two E-Class Saloons sold worldwide in 2019 was delivered as a long-wheelbase version in China. Continue reading →