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Are Modern Cars Making Us Dumber Drivers? Join our captivating discussion on the tech-obsessed car buyers who prioritize safety and innovation in their vehicle choices. Explore insights from the AutoPacific survey revealing the future of smart driving and how it reshapes our automotive experience! #CarBuyingTrends #TechObsessed #AutoPacificSurvey #SmartVehicles #SafetyFirst #VehicleTechnology #CarEnthusiasts #InnovativeDriving #AutomotiveInsights #CarSafety

Even Hippos Know the Importance of Proper Vehicle Weight! 🦛🚗 Okay, they don’t actually know... but it’s important to remember that vehicle weight plays a crucial role in accurate alignments and #ADAS calibrations. Just like you wouldn't want a hippo hitching a ride during an alignment, remove all extra weight (and passengers!) before starting the process. 😉 Remember, following OEM procedures and paying attention to the details is key to ensuring safe and effective ADAS repairs. #CollisionRepair #Calibration #Bodyshop #Autobody

Driverless car chaos in SF is on the decline. - The Verge: Driverless car chaos in SF is on the decline.  The Verge #car #cars #awesome

🚗💡 Just attended an insightful online session with Valeo Company on Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS), and I'm thrilled to share some key takeaways! For years, ADAS has been at the forefront of the automotive industry, with the fully automated vehicle remaining the ultimate goal for car manufacturers worldwide. Today's session shed light on how Valeo is actively turning this dream into reality through their innovative approach. At Valeo, the focus is not just on creating automated vehicles, but on crafting intelligent, robust, maintainable, scalable, cost-efficient, and reliable standard-based solutions. This commitment to excellence stands out in an increasingly competitive market. What struck me the most during the session was how Valeo's dedication to delivering top-notch products for various car Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) globally is truly making a difference. Their efforts are not just about innovation for the sake of it, but about enhancing safety, efficiency, and overall driving experience. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, it's inspiring to see companies like Valeo leading the charge towards a future where automated driving is not just a concept, but a tangible reality. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this enlightening session, and I look forward to witnessing the continued advancements in ADAS technology. #Valeo #ADAS #AutomotiveInnovation #FutureOfDriving #OnlineSession #AutomotiveIndustry #SafetyFirst 🌟🔧

Curious about how technology is making our roads safer? Check out our latest blog post to see how innovations are revolutionizing car safety. 🚗🔒 Learn about the exciting advancements that are changing the way we drive and stay safe on the road! #Mecainfo #Technology #RoadSafety #Automotive

Here's a fascinating graphic from the Society of Automotive Engineers that defines the six official levels of self-driving cars (Level 0 is nothing, so there are really five levels of self-driving). (It's essentially a maturity model. And if there's one thing I've learned when consulting, people LOVE maturity models.) Most new cars are actually Level 2 -- they have adaptive cruise control and lane centering. Levels 3 and 4 are possible under limited conditions. I think it's a massive leap to Level 5. To say a vehicle can self-drive "everwhere in all conditions" is multiple orders of magnitude higher than a "local driverless taxi." Interesting to see how they define and present the levels.

Mercedes-Benz upgrades its L3 'Drive Pilot' system in Germany: Equipped cars will be able to drive autonomously up to 95 km/h. That is an ODD expansion up from 60 km/h when the system debuted in 2023, though only in the rightmost lane on mapped highways and under other conditions (including a lead car to follow). Incremental increase of Drive Pilot's performance remains the OEM's favored course: The governing regulation for ALKS, UN R157 currently allows operations at up to 130 km/h; Mercedes-Benz hopes to achieve this by 2030.

Assisted Driving (AD) systems are becoming increasingly common in modern cars, promising a more comfortable and safer driving experience. However, a recent Euro NCAP assessment of five new cars highlights the significant disparities in the effectiveness of these systems. https://lnkd.in/gh4rMWn4

When will we have a driverless car on the road? Well there are at least 6 steps to getting there. Read further to know where we are and what lies ahead. #HERE360 #AutomatedDriving #HERETechnologies

Tom Leggett, vehicle technology manager at Thatcham Research, recently caught up with Steph McGovern on the #InsuranceTomorrow podcast. They discussed safety imperatives around assisted and ‘self-driving’ vehicles, the ongoing Autonomous Vehicles (AV) Bill, and the real-world applications of the technology. Tom was joined on the podcast by Alexandra Wyard (H-C Borgnis), underwriting director at Allianz Insurance, who spoke about the evolution of assisted driving technology and the importance of consistent terminology to improve public understanding. It’s a fascinating, nuanced discussion with Tom highlighting some of the hugely challenging decisions that lay ahead for government and regulators around the safety principle set out by the AV Bill: “…generally, we think that AVs should be safer than human drivers but currently the safety principle is about AVs being equal to a careful and competent driver. “What that actually means is a lot harder to answer. Unfortunately, we have about 1,600 fatalities on our roads every year. Everyone would agree that we want that number to be as low as possible, eventually zero. “But when it’s a machine making a decision that might injure or kill… someone has to figure out what number is better than a careful and competent driver?” You can listen to the full episode online: https://lnkd.in/e7ARs2mf #ThatchamResearch #AutonomousVehicle #SelfDriving #InsuranceTomorrow #Insurance