Driver assistance systems doing more for safety than self-driving tech, say experts
A survey has rev that experts believe that the solution to improving road safety already exists in advanced driver assistance systems, such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and blind spot monitoring, and not necessarily in self-driving technology. Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) supports the assertion. Its recent study shows that crashes […]
Over 50% of Britons believer they are better than their car’s technology
An online survey has revealed that many British drivers think they are more skilled behind the wheel than vehicle technology. Whilst many companies are currently working on developing driverless vehicles for use on the public roads, heycar’s study found that many have more confidence in themselves compared to any form of technology inside their car. Dermot Kelleher, Chief Marketing Officer of […]
MOT test changes ‘spark fears and major crackdown’
MOT changes could see driving tech regulated as safety fears spark a major crackdown, amid a Department for Transport investigation into whether advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) will leave drivers at risk. Wales Online reports that the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety has urged the government to include mandatory checks on these sophisticated vehicle features […]
Tata: “ADAS will evolve into an affordable and indispensable component of vehicles”
Vehicles are becoming ‘edge devices’ of the IoT world, and the increasingly critical and differentiating role played by software is forcing OEMs to become software companies. Sandeep Terwad, Associate Vice President of Tata Technologies spoke to Autocar Pro about trends, challenges and the evolving landscape of connected vehicles. “ADAS has evolved from rudimentary safety features […]
MOT test changes spark ADAS fears and major crackdown
The Department for Transport is to investigate whether Advanced Driver Assistance Systems will leave drivers at risk. The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety has urged the government to include mandatory checks on these sophisticated vehicle features during MOT tests. They argued: “If any of these mandatory safety-critical features are found to be malfunctioning that […]
Tesla: Full Self Driving mode activated in US models
All new Tesla Models S, X and Y bought in the United States will now come with free access to Full Self Driving, says IOT World Today. CEO Elon Musk confirmed on X: “All US cars that are capable of FSD will be enabled for a one-month trial this week.” The trial also extends to current owners […]
Survey discovers what drivers think about the safety technology in their car
A new survey from the road charity Brake and AXA UK has been published exploring the attitudes of drivers to vehicle safety systems and highlights a lack of knowledge about the latest vehicle technology. Researchers sought to determine driver views on the technology in their car, with a focus on safety for drivers and their passengers, […]
American lorry maker introduces ADAS as standard
The American lorry maker Nikola Corporation has announced a new partnership that means its vehicles will have a host of safety features, effectively turning the driver into a “pilot”. The company is working with safety technology provider Plus to deliver enhanced driver assistance features which it says is a differentiator of its premium driver experience. […]
TomTom wins Hyundai sat nav contract
Geolocation technology company TomTom has announced that its maps and real-time traffic data have been chosen by Hyundai Motor Group to support its entire vehicle lineup in Europe. All Hyundai and Kia customers in Europe will now get to use TomTom’s maps supporting their vehicles’ in-dash navigation and level-two automated driving features. Genesis, HMG’s premium […]
Tesla says autopilot requires “constant monitoring”
For many, the technology in Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance solution is a major step towards driverless vehicles, but the carmaker is reminding people that’s not the case. Reuters reports that while the company is defending the safety benefits of its advanced driver assistance system Autopilot and its Full Self-Driving capability, it does say they require […]
