Safety
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GM’s Crosswind Assist Gets an AI Upgrade
Compared to reactive systems, GM’s predictive system uses weather data and real-time feedback for improved stability.
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Hyundai’s Pop-Out Cameras Help You Back Up
Hyundai’s supplemental backup cameras pop out of the side panels and can be your eyes even with your mirrors folded flat.
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GM Wants Your Garage To Help Park Your Car
GM’s smart camera system helps drivers park precisely, even in the tightest spaces.
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Audi’s Traction System Listens As Your Tires Start To Slip
New patent outlines a system that uses tire noise to predict and prevent traction loss.
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Audi Speeds Up Emergency Response Time With V2V Tech
Audi is developing V2V technology that will predict and help clear the quickest possible path for emergency vehicles.
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BMW Turns Cars Into Secure Shelters With New Safe-Haven Tech
A new patent reveals BMW’s vision for vehicles that protect occupants from threats and extreme weather.
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No Keys, No Codes: Unlock Your Car With The Power Of Smell
In a twist on biometric identification, FCA says its electronic nose is a more accurate way to identify drivers.
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BMW’s New Safety Tech Can Detect If You’re Daydreaming Behind the Wheel
Not satisfied with current driver-attention monitoring systems, BMWs might soon be able to tell if your mind is wandering.
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Mercedes To Create Database Of Bad Roads Using Smart Suspension Tech
Suspension sensors measure the roughness of a road surface to create a profile of every road you travel on.
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Mercedes Wants Drivers to Easily Switch Between Autonomous and Manual Driving
Mercedes proposes a new system that allows drivers to quickly slip from autonomous to manual control mode with little fuss.