GM to expand eyes-off driving tech to pickups and crossovers
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 01:03 · Archive
General Motors plans to expand its eyes-off driving system beyond luxury SUVs to light-duty pickups and crossovers.
General Motors has confirmed its eyes-off autonomous driving system will expand beyond the Cadillac Escalade IQ to light-duty pickups and crossover SUVs. Speaking at GM Forward in New York, GM chief product officer Sterling Anderson announced the system would move from luxury models into the broader lineup, starting on highways before expanding to other driving conditions.
At last year's event, GM committed to launching eyes-off driving in the Escalade IQ flagship electric SUV from 2028. No timing has been given for when the technology will reach pickups and crossovers. GM also outlined a longer-term ambition called 'mission mode', where vehicles handle tasks like picking up groceries or dropping off laundry without anyone on board.
When asked if the system represents Level 3 autonomy, Mr Anderson was direct. 'We're not developing L3 autonomy. We're developing a system that can operate safely without continuous supervision,' he said, describing Level 3 as an 'awkward, uncanny valley' that GM will not pursue. Mr Anderson previously headed Tesla's Autopilot programme and co-founded Aurora before joining GM.
How it is being reported
- GM's 'eyes-off' driving tech to spread to utes and more SUVs – but don't call it Level 3General Motors' upcoming eyes-off driving system won't be limited to luxury SUVs, with pickups among the next in line - and plans to offer cars that run errands with nobody inside.The West Australian · 22 Oct, 00:42
- GM's 'eyes-off' driving tech to spread to utes and more SUVs – but don't call it Level 3General Motors' upcoming eyes-off driving system won't be limited to luxury SUVs, with pickups among the next in line - and plans to offer cars that run errands with nobody inside.Perth Now · 22 Oct, 00:42
In this story: General Motors · Sterling Anderson · Cadillac · Tesla · Aurora
This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem
Comments (0)