As one of the few safety-related ADAS you can actually test without destroying the vehicle, part of my testing routine involves coming up on the car ahead as it slows and prepares to make a turn. Rather than slowing, I maintain my speed and path. I intentionally cover the brake but don't depress the pedal until the FCW system light flashes (ideally before the vehicle brakes automatically). During my test, as I quickly approached the test subject, the XC60 did, indeed, flash a warning on the driver information center screen, at which point I quickly applied the brakes. Clearly, had I not applied the brakes, the system would have intervened.
By using Ride Pilot, drivers will be able to free up time while driving, and spend it on secondary activities like reading, writing, working or socialising. The feature can also help drivers arrive at their destination rested and recharged, by reducing the mental strain that may come with driving, especially in traffic jams or heavy traffic.
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2. 360-degree camera systemWhen maneuvering in tight spots, this system shows the driver a complete view around the vehicle. Parking sensors front and rear add another layer of reassurance. Standard in the two upper trims.
2. 360-degree camera system\nWhen maneuvering in tight spots, this system shows the driver a complete view around the vehicle. Parking sensors front and rear add another layer of reassurance. Standard in the two upper trims.
Mike Sutton is an editor, writer, test driver, and general car nerd who has contributed to Car and Driver's reverent and irreverent passion for the automobile since 2008. A native Michigander from suburban Detroit, he enjoys the outdoors and complaining about the weather, has an affection for off-road vehicles, and believes in federal protection for naturally aspirated engines.
One way to compare the relative safety of vehicles is to look at driver death rates. From time to time, IIHS researchers compute the rate at which drivers of individual models from a given year are killed in crashes.
Rates are given as the number of driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. (A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.) To increase the exposure and thereby improve the accuracy of the calculations, results are included for the previous three model years if the vehicle wasn't substantially redesigned during that time. These calculations take into account only deaths of drivers, not passengers, since every vehicle that crashes has a driver, but not every vehicle has passengers.
Death rates are adjusted for driver age and gender. Results for 2008 vehicles are based on a different statistical model that also takes into account calendar year, vehicle age and vehicle density at the garaging location. Information on deaths is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. Data on vehicle registrations come from IHS Markit. Some additional information used to compute the 2008 model year results comes from HLDI's database.
The IIHS studied driver deaths that occurred from 2015-2018 in vehicles from the 2017 model year, along with previous-model-year vehicles with the same design. It found that the 20 safest models were dominated by minivans, large and very large SUVs, and luxury cars. Luxury vehicles, the IIHS noted, tend to come with advanced safety features like blind-spot warning and lane-departure prevention that aren't standard in all cars.
Below you can check out the 20 safest models, ranked by driver death rate per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year refers to one vehicle registered for one year, and the average rate across all 2017 models was found to be 36 deaths. The worst performer had 141.
Acura's website identifies seven different vehicle models with AcuraLink features running on 3G, including real-time traffic and maintenance reminders, emergency calls and enhanced roadside assistance services, as well as some personal concierge services. The Japanese luxury brand, which is owned by Honda, says drivers should contact a dealer to update their car's hardware if they want to continue using those services after the 3G networks shut down.
Volkswagen's connected features are available to drivers on a subscription basis, so if you aren't a paid subscriber, you won't lose anything. However, if you drive one of the above models and you have an active Car-Net subscription, you'll lose features in February like emergency and roadside call assistance, vehicle health reports and the ability to check fuel status remotely.
VW's website says "additional information will be available in the coming months" for customers who want to continue using the Car-Net platform after the shutdown, and that drivers should "please check back closer" to the February shutdown date.
Have you decided on the new Volvo XC60 for your garage? If so, you might be trying to decide between the XC60 Momentum and XC60 Inscription trim levels. The exterior of the new Volvo XC60 boasts 18-inch silver alloy wheels with five "Y" spokes and dual visible tailpipes with chrome sleeves. The interior offers the luxury of leather upholstery and the refinement of linear lime wood inlays. As far as safety and technology, the XC60 Momentum comes standard with a Lane Keeping Aid, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, and high-performance sound.
The 2022 Volvo XC90 Momentum arrives with several notable highlights and amenities. As you approach this new luxury SUV for sale, your eyes will notice the 19-inch 6-spoke turbine sparkling silver alloy wheels and dual integrated tailpipes. Sliding inside, you'll experience the feel of leather upholstery and linear walnut decor inlays. This new Volvo vehicle also arrives with the advanced safety of a Lane Keeping Aid system and the convenience of a 12.3-inch digital driver display to control the high-performance sound system.
A Waymo minivan moves along a city street during an autonomous vehicle ride on April 7 in Chandler, Ariz. Waymo, a unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc., is one of several companies testing driverless vehicles in the U.S. Automakers are also developing self-driving technology, but it still requires human drivers to take over when required. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption
When it's working, the vehicle can automatically control its speed and steering without the driver having to touch a pedal or the steering wheel. That might seem pretty close to the dream of a car that can do the driving for you.
A Domino's Pizza self-driving delivery vehicle, shown in Houston on July 22, is one example in which businesses of all stripes, from food delivery restaurants to trucking, are eyeing driverless technology. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption
Tesla, which has been criticized for exaggerating the capabilities of its software, did include a pretty blunt warning for drivers testing the "full self-driving" features. It cautions that it could do "the wrong thing at the worst time."
Baidu Apollo Robotaxis move on a street in Beijing on May 2. Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled out its paid driverless taxi service, making it the first company that commercialized autonomous driving operations in China. Andy Wong/AP hide caption
Since 1996 the federal government requires that all states participate in a program that prevents individuals who have had a suspension issued to them in one state (or more than one state) from obtaining a license in another state. A nationwide system tracks all drivers (or potential drivers) to prevent the issuance of a license to a suspended person.
Hand controls refer to any device that is fitted or installed in a vehicle that enables a driver to operate the vehicle entirely with their hands. Hand controls make it possible to drive a vehicle without having to use legs or feet.
Hand controls are usually used by disabled drivers who cannot use their feet or legs to operate a vehicle. This could be a person who has had one or both legs amputated, or someone who has a loss of mobility or power in their leg or foot that makes operating the pedals difficult.
Dr. Handicap is a first-of-its kind, online service that serves as an intermediary between handicap drivers and state DMVs to secure handicap car tags for the drivers. Dr. Handicap supports handicap drivers using licensed physicians to evaluate claims, write prescriptions, and also help drivers through the application process by state.
Being a Lexus, the 2022 RX350 comes loaded with all the bells and whistles in terms of safety, shaming even the more expensive offerings like the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. With the Lexus Safety System + coming in as standard for all the trims, the driver-assistance features like automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and many more are standard.
If you want the most fun-to-drive experience, then the 2022 Lexus RX350 is not going to fulfill the criteria. Even though the chassis is reasonably capable and the car handles well without any issues, it is far from a driver-focused machine like the BMW X3 or X5. The main issue is that soft suspension setup, which means more body motions when tackling corners at higher speeds.
Have you or a loved one been involved in a collision with a driver who was distracted by a dashboard device? The personal injury attorneys of Plevin & Gallucci are experienced in handling motor vehicle collision cases involving distracted driving, from texting while driving to dashboard devices, throughout Ohio.
However, as it turns out, all car brands equipped with similar driver-assist features can be tricked into thinking so. That's one of the findings that Car and Driver offers based on its latest closed-course test involving four highway scenarios and 17 vehicles, one from most major car brands.
In the same scenario, the second test aimed to test how long would it take to send out a warning and shut down the system after lifting the driver's hands on the steering wheel. The quickest of the bunch were Cadillac, Ford, Volvo, Toyota, and Lexus, which turned off their systems within 21 seconds, while Hyundai did so only after 91 seconds, covering 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers). 2ff7e9595c
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