Ford Tests New Driver Monitoring Technology for Highway Assistance Systems
Ford Motor Company is testing new driver monitoring technologies designed to enhance safety and reliability in highway assistance systems. The development reflects a broader industry focus on ensuring that advanced driver assistance features operate alongside consistent driver attention. Modern highway assistance platforms allow hands-free driving in specific conditions, but they still require the driver to […]
Automakers Push OTA Updates to Address Recent Vehicle Software Issues
Automakers Push OTA Updates to Address Recent Vehicle Software Issues There was a time when fixing a car meant lifting the hood or crawling underneath with a wrench. Now it increasingly means waiting for your sedan to download a patch while it sits in the driveway overnight. Over-the-air software updates have become the industry’s go-to […]
NHTSA Expands Review of Level-2 Driver Assistance Systems in the U.S.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is widening its investigation into advanced driver assistance systems, examining how automakers market, implement, and monitor Level-2 semi-autonomous features across multiple brands. The expanded review comes after a series of high-profile crashes involving vehicles using systems like Tesla’s Autopilot, GM’s Super Cruise, and Ford’s BlueCruise. NHTSA officials say the […]