Hyundai and Kia have jointly developed an intelligent software system that enables vehicles to automatically shift to the optimal gear after identifying the road and traffic conditions ahead.
Some 62% of drivers with adaptive cruise control say they read or send texts while driving as compared with just 49% of drivers without adaptive cruise control, according to a new survey from State Farm.
The new ratings program would extend the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's work toward developing objective tools for evaluating adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping systems.
Drivers who participated in an Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) study said they are somewhat cautious about adaptive cruise control and active lane keeping features and prefer systems they believe make smooth, gradual movements.
The National Safety Council partners with the University of Iowa on a phone app aimed at bolstering use of features such as lane departure warning and backup cameras.
Acura has sold more than 100,000 vehicles equipped with the automaker’s suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance systems.
Ford has announced 17 new driver-assist features for its 2017 F-Series Super Duty pickup.
The 2017 Ford Fusion offers 20 driver-assist features, including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology. These added safety features aid drivers in their daily commutes, as they navigate urban traffic.
The automaker announces that 25 of 30 Lexus and Toyota models will include Lexus Safety System+ or Toyota Safety Sense as standard equipment by the end of 2017.
However, a new AAA survey also reveals that drivers today become much more trusting of semi-autonomous technology after using it.