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GM’s Super Cruise Hands-Free Driving Feature Blew My Mind Over 2,000 Miles

On a road trip deep into Canada with the loaded GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate, one big thing stands out.

I remember trying out Tesla’s self-driving feature several years ago on a test drive. While I was impressed, it still felt like a novelty. I had similar feelings about Super Cruise until I began playing with it on the relatively short drive from NYC to my buddy Giuseppe’s place in New Paltz the day before we’d make the nearly 800-mile push from there to Murdochville.

I started with simple cruise control and adaptive braking, which is pretty handy for giving your foot a rest on the highway. Then, at the touch of a button, the light bar on the steering wheel illuminated blue and then green, and Super Cruise was happening.

The most striking thing is once you set a cruise control speed, you’ve empowered the vehicle to do what it can to maintain it, most notably by using its cameras and radar to detect road markings and other vehicles. Doing so, it can then not only stay in its lane but also engage the turn signal and automatically change lanes when the moment’s right. If you set the cruise control speed high enough, you’ll be zigging and zagging through traffic like a robotic Lewis Hamilton.

https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a43547786/gm-super-cruise-explained/

“Cadillac sedans continue to drive positive brand momentum, year over year,” says John Roth, vice president in charge of the Cadillac brand. “Last year, our sedans experienced their best sales since 2018 and CT5 is Cadillac’s best-selling model globally. As V-Series celebrates a record year, the importance of this option for those customers who value performance and power cannot be overstated.”

Cadillac’s U.S. sales were up 9.3% to 147,000 in 2023, per Wards Intelligence. In China, Cadillac sales were up 5.4% last year to 183,600. GM has also returned to Europe with its luxury brand via a direct-sales operation since it sold off its European operations a few years ago.

Both vehicles come standard with a three-year subscription to Super Cruise driver assistance technology with Driver Attention Assist. Google is built-in, with Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Playavailable in most markets.

https://www.wardsauto.com/vehicles/2025-v-series-sedans-accelerate-cadillac-s-momentum

Least with Magna we should be in with a shout if it ever happens?

And the Apple Car won’t be self-driving … at least, at launch

A major leap forward for the Apple Car project, according to reports, was that it was supposed to offer Level 4 autonomy, which would mean the car could drive itself on public roads. Apple could even potentially launch such a vehicle without a steering wheel and pedals.

According to Bloomberg, Apple has ratcheted back those ambitions. The plan is now to launch the Apple Car with Level 2+ driver assistant software — similar to GM’s hands free Super Cruise technology. The plan would be to eventually move to a Level 4 system.

https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/apple-car-2028/

Isb

The trouble with new tech and systems is that each OEM has to look to the future and consider

1. Cost

2. Reliability

3. What the client wants

As BMW found it wasnt what they thought so moved to SEE.

Every Tier 1 is battling for the business, promising a better, cheaper, more technical solution. Competition is fierce.

I bet OEMs are pickled what systems to implement last couple years. Adding OMS to DMS and a mirror product has probably made them step back and take a long hard look at it all. In the meantime everyone saying me sir me sir, we have the best, cheapest, the most techinical and reliable system.

No one is announcing big wins atm, so decisions not been made by the OEMs still.

We have 2 things we need to see happening now.

1. TPIs showing past contracts are ramping up with actual cars on the road

2. New contracts showing new business being won.

We only on 50% of this atm. And thats only in Auto atm. As iam sure with BMW and VW ramping up on top of existing SOP models the next 2/3 TPIs should start really showing the curve.

We need to now see Fleet ramping up with Gen 3 but will only see that over next 3/4 TPIs.

Whats needed most now is some big Auto wins to push up the SP. Heres hoping the next 3 months they start to land?

Chevrolet has been a trendsetter in the electric car market over the years, with models like the S-10 compact pickup truck, Volt, and Spark EV. Today, alongside Cadillac, Chevrolet is set to offer one of the most diverse and exciting EV range under the GM umbrella. The Chevrolet EV lineup comprises the Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and the Silverado EV.

However, with the Bolt EV and its EUV sibling on a brief hiatus, the only Chevrolet EV available for immediate purchase in 2024 is the Blazer EV, which promises to shake up the electric SUV market. On the other hand, you can pre-order the upcoming Equinox EV and Silverado EV that Chevrolet plans to start delivering in early 2024 before hitting dealerships later in the year.

Since Chevrolet maintains its dedication to delivering EV options for everyone, we've broken down the highlights, trim levels, pros, and cons of each 2024 model, making it easier for you to pick the cheapest EV that suits your budget.

https://www.topspeed.com/cheapest-chevy-electric-cars-trucks-suvs-2024/#2024-chevrolet-equinox-ev-what-39-s-new

Collab king BMW crowned world’s best-selling luxury automaker

It’s official: BMW has secured the title of the best-selling luxury automaker in the world.

The German marque has driven its way to an unprecedented victory in the luxury automobile market, delivering an outstanding performance that surpassed its competitors by a substantial margin.

BMW’s stellar 2023 sales figure of 2,253,835 vehicles set a new record, boasting a 7 percent increase from the previous year, according to Automobile News.

https://jingdaily.com/posts/bmw-crowned-world-best-selling-luxury-automaker

LINCOLN CORSAIR PRODUCTION REBOUNDED IN DECEMBER 2023

https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/lincoln-corsair-production-rebounded-in-december-2023/

I think we need Colin to explain it :)

The new rules will improve driver monitoring in two ways.

The first improvement over the old rules is that a first warning should now be given not after 15 seconds, but 5 seconds–though this can be extended to 10 seconds if the system can confirm the driver is keeping their eyes on the road. If after another 10 seconds (instead of 30) the driver has not yet taken hold of the steering wheel, an acoustic warning should be given. This significantly reduces the time the driver can keep their hands off the steering wheel.

The second improvement is that the system shall now also monitor whether the driver is visually distracted. And given the importance for the driver to keep their gaze directed at the road, this is a significant step forward over the current rules.

It is of course not a bulletproof solution against distracted driving: there are still some question marks around the effectiveness of these systems (notably in relation to covering all variations in the population under different environmental conditions), the video above shows that they can also be tricked, and simply because having your eyes on the road doesn’t equate to having your mind with the driving task as well. But it is a promising improvement nonetheless.

I therefore hope that the countries voting on the new rules later this week will still reconsider revising the time limit down from five seconds to 3.5 seconds. Or better yet: set it at two seconds, in line with what is considered safe according to science.

As I mentioned earlier, while welcoming the improvements over the current situation, ETSC is also concerned about other aspects of the DCAS regulations, such as whether the system can be set to drive over the speed limit, or whether it should in the future be allowed to make lane changes by itself. I will look at those in a future article, so watch this space.

When drivers use assisted driving systems like Tesla’s Autopilot, they are more likely to get distracted. New rules on driver monitoring for these systems are being voted on in Geneva this week as part of work on a major new regulation on driver assistance systems that will apply in Europe in the future. ETSC’s automation expert Frank Mütze takes a look at what’s at stake, and argues that the time limit for the system to act when a driver is distracted should be shorter.

New technical rules are being finalised for assisted driving systems such as Tesla’s Autopilot, Volvo’s Pilot Assist, and BMW’s Driving Assistant Professional. The legislation on DCAS ‘Driver Control Assistance Systems’ is being developed at the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) of the United Nation Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). A majority of the EU’s technical rules for vehicle systems are made there, in cooperation with countries outside of the EU and Europe.

Assisted driving systems automate part of the driving task, usually controlling a vehicle’s speed and keeping it in the centre of its lane. Unlike an automated driving system, the drivers remain responsible and are therefore ultimately in control.

Or at least they are supposed to be.

The assisted driving systems currently regulated for the European market have several shortcomings not least that drivers overestimate their capabilities and tend to over-rely on them, treating them as if they are automated driving systems that do not require human supervision.

In this briefing I will focus on the aspects of the new rules that are there to make sure drivers are not distracted and keep their attention on driving while using assisted driving systems. At ETSC, we are also satisfied with other improvements made through the DCAS regulation, yet remain concerned about other aspects, such as whether the system can be set to drive over the speed limit, or whether it should be allowed in the future to make lane changes by itself, but I will look at those in a future article.

First I will take a look at the risks of distracted driving while using assisted driving systems. I will then outline why the forthcoming rules could mean two steps forward, but one step back for road safety.

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

First a quick word on distraction in general. The European Commission recently published a report on distracted driving, showing that it is a significant risk factor. Although the exact number of crashes due to distracted driving is unknown, it is clear that it significantly increases the crash risk compared to attentive driving.

https://etsc.eu/new-driver-monitoring-requirements-for-assisted-driving-two-steps-forward-one-step-back/

Modest

I searched last week to see if we was there but couldn’t find anything. Magna was showing and think saw Mobileye on exhibitors aswell.

I would guess as last minute in a venue near the exhibition and not a planned exhibitor then CES may have gone really well & some Asian customers have woke up to the mirror solution possibly? Or just meetings built up with more OEMs?

Last minute must be a reason there somewhere otherwise Magna could of just showed it on their stand!

Hopefully get RNSs this Week, see who buying & selling?

Hope

Took me years to bring down my average after going mad 7-12p buying. Not far away from average atm at about 4% up.

Shame 96% SEE/4% SEYE as thats up 52% atm

But expecting SEE to way pass the low 52% increase ive got from SEYE. ;)

Lot of that going on last hour

22-Jan-24 11:55:23 5.4498 38,314 Sell* 5.44 5.46 2,088 O

22-Jan-24 11:52:10 5.4498 18,276 Sell* 5.44 5.46 996.01 O

22-Jan-24 11:40:53 5.45 20,000 Unknown* 5.44 5.46 1,090 O

22-Jan-24 11:37:10 5.447 500,000 Sell* 5.44 5.46 27.24k O

22-Jan-24 11:36:55 5.45 250,000 Unknown* 5.44 5.46 13.63k O

22-Jan-24 11:36:21 5.458 20,000 Sell* 5.44 5.48 1,092 O

22-Jan-24 11:35:30 5.44 65,194 Sell* 5.44 5.48 3,547 A

22-Jan-24 11:35:30 5.45 84,806 Sell* 5.45 5.48 4,622 A

22-Jan-24 11:35:14 5.45 2,860 Sell* 5.45 5.48 155.87 A

22-Jan-24 11:35:14 5.45 12,334 Buy* 5.42 5.45 672.20 A

22-Jan-24 11:35:14 5.45 150,000 Buy* 5.42 5.45 8,175 A

22-Jan-24 11:34:37 5.44 162,570 Sell* 5.44 5.47 8,844 A

22-Jan-24 11:34:37 5.44 150,000 Sell* 5.44 5.47 8,160 A

22-Jan-24 11:34:26 5.45 250,000 Sell* 5.44 5.47 13.63k O

22-Jan-24 11:34:23 5.45 50,000 Sell* 5.45 5.47 2,725 A

22-Jan-24 11:34:00 5.4598 500,000 Sell* 5.45 5.47 27.30k O

22-Jan-24 11:30:52 5.4547 4,308 Sell* 5.44 5.47 234.99 O

22-Jan-24 11:30:41 5.4547 18,332 Sell* 5.44 5.47 999.96 O

22-Jan-24 11:28:29 5.44 87,430 Sell* 5.44 5.47 4,756 A

22-Jan-24 11:28:13 5.4447 18,366 Sell* 5.43 5.46 999.97 O

22-Jan-24 11:27:59 5.4549 377 Buy* 5.43 5.46 20.56 O

22-Jan-24 11:25:56 5.45 250,000 Buy* 5.43 5.45 13.63k A

Soul

Dont be silly, looks like lots more buys than sells.

Since 8.30 sells 5.37-5.39p

Buys 5.4-5.43p

I use this to keep eye on trades

https://www.londonstockexchange.com/stock/SEE/seeing-machines-limited/trade-recap

Really really good write up. I wonder who fed all the info?

It’s so positive I look forward to seeing SP drop in the morning lol

General Motors says it is responding to a strong demand for luxury EVs by ramping up production of its Cadillac all-electric Lyriq SUV this year. The company says it has resolved its battery module production problems that have plagued sales for the last two years.

Last year GM added new dealerships in 2023 in New York, Texas, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, said John Roth, vice president of global Cadillac, yesterday at a media roundup, reported by Detroit Free Press.

GM has struggled to get the ball rolling with the Lyriq and other EVs due to “an issue” with its battery modules, but the company says it has now turned that around, Reuters reports. Last year, Cadillac delivered 9,000 Lyriqs, with fewer than 2,400 in the first half.

Back in 2020, about 20% of Cadillac’s US dealers, some 170 to 180 dealers, took buyouts from GM rather than invest, sell, and service EVs. But Roth said now the data shows customers want luxury EVs, “even if demand cooled across the mainstream market last year,” Detroit Free Press reports.

“Not just in California, but… in all the regions here in the US and even in Canada where we really have a great availability of the product now,” Roth said. “The luxury industry is operating at a little different level than the main market is when it relates to EVs. We still see in the data: 60% of the consumer base said that their next luxury vehicle will be an EV. So lots of clear data points to show there is strong interest and we have strong sales. We’re bullish on where we’re headed.”

Cadillac is also targeting areas where luxury shoppers live, such as opening a new Cadillac dealership in the “heart of the city” in Manhattan and in other metro markets, Roth said.

https://electrek.co/2024/01/19/gm-finally-ramps-up-cadillac-lyriq-to-meet-demand-for-luxury-suvs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=linkedin

We're starting the year as we mean to continue, with not one, not two, but three awards at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards.

Last night the BMW X7 drove away as the Luxury Car of the Year, the unmistakable BMW M3 Touring won Performance Car of the Year, and the BMW 4 Series won both Coupé and Convertible of the Year awards.

A huge thank you to What Car? for our recognition.

Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dibFsPXF

Remember rail, do we have any major contracts? Heres hoping but not had a sniff apart from Paul saying doing it themselves.

Fleet projections about 6-7 years ago were 80,000 vehicles (why will gen3 be different? - at least they have only projected only 50,000 this time, but then retracted it) Legislation should help this one finally start ramping up

Inundated with auto RFQ's in Nov 2020. Yes where are they?

2bn auto contracts during 2021 and 2022 - how much has materialised! Not 50% in value that's for sure. No one else announcing biggies so hoping still to come.

BDMS enterprise customers - came, went, came back again 18 months ago and seem to have gone again. Not sure how many units out there?

Six figure fleet RFQ's with only us on the RFQ so basically a done deal (where are they 18mths on - you would have thought they would have been announced with the launch of gen3 given that everyone is running out of time) Lets see what comes next 6 months?

Imminent aviation license deals, which would mean no further funding (how many fund raises did we have after that) This should kick in soon with CAE hopefully!

Any business won with Qualcomm would be additional and significant (have we seen anything?) Or any other partners weve announced.

2 years into a Magna contract with no further wins, even though 4-5 RFQ's are for the mirror location apparently. They need to close some deals. Lets see what Magna update brings?

330 plane and 30 simulator RFQ mentioned over 18 months ago. Should come once product finished Iam sure.

Have I missed anything? - looking at this how anyone can say they are not over promising and under delivering is beyond me. Hard to argue on most

Can't wait to see what bullsh*t comes out on 8th Feb, no doubt we won't have any further contracts between now and then. Heres hoping as always........

2024 BMW XM: A Comprehensive Guide On Features, Specs, And Pricing

Driver Assistance Features

The XM comes standard with a host of advanced driver assistance systems. This suite includes front collision warning, lane departure warning with lane return and steering assistance, evasion assistant, alertness assistant, a speed limit Info system, and adaptive cruise control with stop and go. You also get a steering and lane control assistant, automatic speed limit assist, and active navigation, not to mention highway assist, which covers hands-free driving on some highways up to 85 MPH.

https://www.topspeed.com/2024-bmw-xm-overview/

One things for sure BMW are ramping up.

2024 BMW X7 Receives Tech Updates, Starts at $82,895

What’s New

For 2024, the Dynamic Handling Package is no longer available on the xDrive40i trim. Otherwise, three new technology upgrades are options: Highway Assistant is now part of the optional Driver Assistance Package and allows for hands-free driving at speeds up to 85 mph on limited-access highways, and Parking Assistant Professional now allows owners to use their smartphone to remotely guide their X7 in and out of tight parking spaces. On the outside, Crystal Headlights (accurately named, they’d be called Crystal Daytime Running Lights and Side Marker Lights) use LEDs to backlight real Swarovski crystals for a unique, multifaceted lighting pattern.

https://www.cars.com/articles/2024-bmw-x7-receives-tech-updates-starts-at-82895-476664/