Economy 52,861 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-07/gm-to-introduce-hands-free-driving-in-cadillac-model.html the largest U.S. automaker, will introduce a Cadillac model in two years that can travel on the highway without the driver holding the steering wheel or putting a foot on a pedal. The 2017 Cadillac model will feature “Super Cruise†technology that takes control of steering, acceleration and braking at highway speeds of 70 miles per hour or in stop-and-go congested traffic, Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra said yesterday in a speech at the Intelligent Transport System World Congress in Detroit. GM declined to release the name of the model that will carry the feature. Barra also said GM in two years will become the first automaker to equip a model with so-called vehicle-to-vehicle technology that enables the car to communicate with other autos with similar abilities to warn of traffic hazards and improve road safety. GM will make the V2V feature standard on its 2017 Cadillac CTS sedan, debuting in the second half of 2016, she said. The Super Cruise feature will be on a different Cadillac model and goes beyond similar technology available on some Mercedes-Benz models that operates only at low speeds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula Buffay 73 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Slé Economy Slé sista! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 This sounds like a bad idea, let's hope nobody gets hurt from this :ohno: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula Buffay 73 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 This sounds like a bad idea, let's hope nobody gets hurt from this Why? I trust engines more than people tbh! At least they don't get drunk, they don't try to harm people, and they respect the rules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Why? I trust engines more than people tbh! At least they don't get drunk, they don't try to harm people, and they respect the rules. Well even if it's tested, new things are quite scary, know what I mean? :ohno: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursula Buffay 73 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Well even if it's tested, new things are quite scary, know what I mean? I know, but they would have to test it gradually on small to big cities. Just like everyone hated GPS before, and they were like "it's not gonna work", look how they depend on it now :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,861 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Why? I trust engines more than people tbh! At least they don't get drunk, they don't try to harm people, and they respect the rules. tbh. Car accidents happen more often because of human error than mechanical failure but of course this is new technology under development. Its normal to be cautious until the technology proves itself! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,683 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 This could either be the best thing ever or a total disaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I know, but they would have to test it gradually on small to big cities. Just like everyone hated GPS before, and they were like "it's not gonna work", look how they depend on it now :D I hope eventually it lands to a cheap car brand like Ford, Kia, Chevy etc. Cadillac is very unaffordable for most people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,861 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 I hope eventually it lands to a cheap car brand like Ford, Kia, Chevy etc. Cadillac is very unaffordable for most people. u know what unaffordable where i live? car insurance! my city has the highest rates in the PRovince! a young guy my age will easily pay $500/month even with a clean record ($6000 a year) if this can prevent accidents and lower my insurance rates... me all up for it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 u know what unaffordable where i live? car insurance! my city has the highest rates in the PRovince! a young guy my age will easily pay $500/month even with a clean record ($6000 a year) if this can prevent accidents and lower my insurance rates... me all up for it! Toronto-area is a very expenisve area to live My brother pays 400, but he's a dumbass and doesn't do anything right, he could easily just be paying 100, but he's a Heteros-xual and can never admit when he is WRONG! :awkney: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara 1,144 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'd be afraid people would abuse this, like once they turn control over to the car they would go to sleep, or start playing a game, or drink, or have s-x or whatever, and then be totally unprepared to take back control when they need to. :toofunny: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gia 39 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'd be afraid people would abuse this, like once they turn control over to the car they would go to sleep, or start playing a game, or drink, or have s-x or whatever, and then be totally unprepared to take back control when they need to. imagine the things you could do on long drives! Time to text and drive? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,861 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Toronto-area is a very expenisve area to live My brother pays 400, but he's a dumbass and doesn't do anything right, he could easily just be paying 100, but he's a Heteros-xual and can never admit when he is WRONG! i live in Brampton. Its the 3rd largest city in the Toronto area (After Toronto and Mississauga) but our insurance rates are the highest the whole area. More than Toronto itself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 i live in Brampton. Its the 3rd largest city in the Toronto area (After Toronto and Mississauga) but our insurance rates are the highest the whole area. More than Toronto itself REALLY?!?! I'm shocked bc in Toronto it costs like 1000's of dollars a year for a decent apartment at least in the downtown area Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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