From Herbie the Love Bug and the Johnny Cab from Total Recall to KITT from Knight Rider, self-driving vehicles have long been the stuff of science fiction. That’s rapidly becoming science fact as cutting-edge tech finds its way into a new generation of cars, trucks, and SUVs. Automated driver-assistance systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control, […]
Category: Driver Assistance
Are Driver Assistance Features Getting Too Intrusive?
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are all the rage among automakers. An updated 2024 report from the Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS)—a collaboration between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and major automakers—found that as of the 2023 model year, six of 14 major driver assist features were found on at […]
How the 2024 Nissan Kicks Bucks Trends With Its Entry-Level Safety Features
Airbags, side canopies, stability management, roll prevention, and traction control are all standard-fare inclusions for most vehicles, regardless of brand, model, or trim type. What becomes a little more gated are features tied to driver assistance and automated aids in the active safety department: radar, sensors, braking, parking, and collision mitigation features. It’s easy to […]
What’s the Deal with Volkswagen’s IQ.DRIVE Technology?
Before heading to your local Volkswagen dealer, you might want to learn everything you can about the specific model of Volkswagen that’s caught your eye. What trims are there? What features does each have? And—perhaps most importantly—what about safety? According to Volkswagen, “IQ.DRIVE is safety-enhancing intelligence that is convenient and can help improve your everyday […]
If You’re Shopping for a Heavy-Duty Truck, You’ll Notice the MPGs Are Missing
When you’re looking into heavy duty trucks for sale, you are probably considering all sorts of factors. You’re likely looking at the towing and payload capacities to make sure the truck can handle moving the goods and products that you transport on a regular basis. Perhaps you need a truck that can tow a certain […]
Playing It Safe: The Safety Tech Offered by GMC
Whether you’re looking at a truck like the GMC Sierra or an SUV like the GMC Terrain for sale at your local dealership, you’ll find that there are a wide variety of safety features available. Some of these have become so popular and useful that they’re now required to be included in all vehicles, like […]
A Brand New Version of Toyota’s Highlander
The midsize 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander has been specially designed to provide a larger version of the Highlander for anyone who loves the original but wants a bit more space for their family, friends, and cargo. The interior space is significantly more extensive than the original Highlander, with more than adequate legroom, headroom, and cargo […]
Security or Liability? The Latest Scoop on Driver Assistance Technology
If you’ve bought a car in the past few years, you’re probably familiar with driver assistance technology. Maybe you noticed the term while shopping around, or maybe you ignored it and were confused the first time your new vehicle beeped at you for getting too close to the edge of your lane. When driver assistance […]