Self-Driving Cars
General Motors unveils AI features and eyes-off driving system
General Motors announced plans to integrate advanced AI and a Level 3 hands-off, eyes-off automated driving system into its vehicles, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028. The system will allow drivers to disengage from highway driving up to 80 mph in controlled environments. CEO Mary Barra emphasized a safety-first approach during a preview event in New York City.
NHTSA contacts Tesla over Mad Max self-driving mode
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reached out to Tesla for more details on its newly released 'Mad Max' mode in the Full Self-Driving system, amid ongoing probes into traffic violations. The mode, which enables higher speeds and frequent lane changes, has drawn scrutiny for potentially defying speed limits and safety laws. This development follows Tesla's revival of a feature first teased by Elon Musk in 2018.