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The Best Modern Sleeper Cars You Should Consider

Unassuming Powerhouses That Pack a Punch

Sleeper cars have a special allure. They are unassuming vehicles that blend into the crowd but harbor hidden power under their hoods. From compact SUVs to full-size sedans, these modern sleepers defy expectations and deliver exhilarating performance.

In this article, we will explore a selection of discontinued used cars from 2015 onwards that offer surprising speed and sportiness. These vehicles may not turn heads on the street, but they will certainly leave a lasting impression on anyone lucky enough to experience their hidden capabilities.

The BMW M760i: A V-12 Beast

One of the last cars to feature a V-12 engine, the BMW M760i is a true sleeper. With a commanding 601 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque, this sixth-generation 7 Series model can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds. Despite its size, the M760i handles like a sports car, thanks to its M badge and enhanced handling features.

Surprisingly, well-kept used examples can be found for under $50,000.

Buick Regal GS: Understated Performance

Buick has a history of building sleepers, and the 2018 Buick Regal GS is no exception. With a 3.6-liter V-6 engine producing 310 horsepower, this sleek sedan offers a balance of speed and style. While it may not be a hardcore sports sedan, the Regal GS surprises with its quick acceleration and impressive handling capabilities.

Cadillac CT6 Platinum: Luxury with a Hidden V-8

The Cadillac CT6 Platinum may not look like a sports car, but under its hood lies a powerful secret. Equipped with a twin-turbocharged 4.2-liter V-8 engine, this understated luxury sedan boasts 500 horsepower and 574 pound-feet of torque. With features like Magnetic Ride Control suspension and hands-free Super Cruise, the CT6 Platinum offers a comfortable and exhilarating driving experience.

Cadillac XTS V-Sport: A Discreet Performer

Before the CT6, the Cadillac XTS V-Sport was the brand's full-size sleeper sedan. Its unassuming exterior belied the power within—a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V-6 engine generating 410 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. With its all-wheel-drive system, the XTS V-Sport effortlessly accelerates to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds, making it a stealthy highway performer.

Chevrolet Equinox: Turbocharged Surprise

The Chevrolet Equinox may be a common sight on the road, but the 2018-2020 models with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine are true sleepers. With 252 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, this unassuming SUV delivers more performance than expected. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, surprising those who underestimate its capabilities.

Chevy SS: The Ultimate Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

The Chevy SS is the epitome of a modern sleeper. On the outside, it resembles a generic sedan, but underneath lies a beastly 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine producing 415 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. With its anonymous appearance and impressive performance, the Chevy SS is the ultimate sleeper car.

Sleeper cars continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts with their ability to blend in while offering thrilling performance. From luxury sedans to compact SUVs, these unassuming vehicles pack a punch that surprises and delights. Whether you're looking for a V-12 powerhouse or a turbocharged sleeper, these modern used cars from 2015 onwards provide an exhilarating driving experience that defies expectations.

So next time you see an ordinary car on the road, remember that it might just be a sleeper waiting to unleash its hidden power.

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2020 Cadillac CT6 Review, Specs, Release Date

2020 Cadillac CT6 Review, Specs, Release Date

2020 Cadillac CT6 Review, Specs, Release Date – 2020 Cadillac CT6rising in the future. Experiencing unveiled the CT6 full-sized reputation sport deluxe sedan for the 2019 item 12 a few months, Cadillac affords the total-size sedan a few changes to the 2019 version season. The Cadillac definitely the brand’s new Cadillac principal. It is actually far away from the ultra elongated, gratuitously…

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Automotive Vision System Market Growth and Status Explored in a New Research Report 2030

Automotive Vision System Market: Introduction

A system that increases the vehicle driver’s perception during night or bad weather conditions is termed as Automotive night vision system (ANVS). The system is otherwise beyond the reach of the vehicle’s headlights, thereby prevents accidents at night. It can also be defined as a system which assists the driver by increasing visibility during bad whether while providing safety. Vehicle which have automotive vision system integrated are foreseen to perceive its surrounding due to integrated automation and is expected to decide actions needed to carry out security and safety actions of road users. Automotive vision system remains a crucial technology of ADAS, which integrates the vehicle hardware with image sensors of high resolution, which is capable of object recognition, detection as well as tracking. Night vision system (NVS), adaptive cruise control (ACC), lane keep assist system (LKAS), blind spot detection (BSD) as well as lane departure warning (LDW) are some key inclusion of automotive vision system. Few high end models incorporated with such system are, Mercedes-Benz S-class, Audi Q7, Audi A8, Rolls Royce Wraith, Cadillac CT6 etc. In the coming years, the automotive vision system market is anticipated to witness moderate growth.

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Automotive Vision System Market: Dynamics

In the recent years the demand for safety systems such as ADAS in vehicles has grown tremendously which is anticipated to bolster the automotive vision system market growth in the coming years. Automotive production incorporated with advance safety systems with improved vision is anticipated to play crucial role in boosting the automotive vision system market growth across the globe. Substantial reduction in the vehicle visibility issues, at the same time improvement in the overall safety ensures reduction in the number of collision in night as well as day time. These factors are estimated to collectively drive the automotive vision system market during the forecast period.

Automakers are emphasizing on enhancing visibility while developing and providing economical and highly efficient vehicle safety systems. The focus of manufacturers on these factors is projected to create lucrative opportunities for further growth of automotive vision system market during the forecast years.

Among the various benefits of automotive vision system, a widened range of image sensors create challenges and scope for further development. These image sensors which are electrical devices may malfunction and hence result in inaccurate visions. This is anticipated to impede the market growth during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic is currently impacting the global economy at various levels and aviation industry has not been spared. This has reflected in a significant slowdown in spending in the first half of year 2020 as it reverberates through every sector of the economy. The outlook remains uncertain for the remaining half of the year as the scope of the virus and its impact on production, demand and supply chains which is anticipated to impede the overall automotive vision system market growth.

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Automotive Vision System Market: Segmentation

The global Automotive Vision System market can be segmented on the basis of system type, vehicle type and sales channel.

On the basis of system type, the global Automotive Vision System market is segmented as:

Night vision system (NVS)

Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

Lane keep assist system (LKAS)

Blind spot detection (BSD)

On the basis of Vehicle Type, the global Automotive Vision System market is segmented as:

Passenger Vehicle

LCV

HCV

Compact Cars

Mid-Sized

SUV

Luxury

On the basis of Sales Channel, the global Automotive Vision System market is segmented as:

OEM

Aftermarket

Automotive Vision System Market: Regional Outlook

The automotive production scenario in Asia Pacific provides a positive outlook for automotive vision system market in the coming years. In countries such as India, China, Indonesia and Thailand growing vehicles production to cater the demand is driving the automotive vision system market. With stricter government norms as well as higher demand for safety from consumer end, manufacturers have been forced to enhance and improve vehicle safety system. Moreover, steadily increasing investments in automobile industry in North America and Europe, amidst the slowdown in automotive production is anticipated to positively impact the automotive vision system market growth.

Automotive Vision System Market: Key Participants

Some of the market participants in the global Automotive Vision System market, identified across the value chain include:

Continental AG

Robert Bosch GmbH

NXP Semiconductors

Delphi Technologies

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Autoliv Inc.

Stemmer Imaging Ltd.

SMR Deutschland GmbH

Omron Corporation

Bendix Commercial Vehicles Systems

Magna Electronics

The research report on the Automotive Vision System market presents a comprehensive assessment, and contains thoughtful insights, facts, historical data, and statistically supported and industry-validated market data. The Automotive Vision System market report also contains projections using a suitable set of assumptions and methodologies. The report provides analysis and information according to market segments such as geography, aircraft type, and sales channel.

The report covers exhaustive analysis on:

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New Sales of Automotive Vision System

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GM is working on a hands-off advanced driving system for city streets

GM has a “big team” working on an advanced version of its hands-free driving assistance system Super Cruise that will expand its capability beyond highways and apply it to city streets, the automaker’s vice president of global product development Doug Parks said Tuesday.

GM is also continuing to improve its existing Super Cruise product, Parks said during a webcasted interview at Citi’s 2020 Car of the Future Symposium.

“As we continue to ratchet up Super Cruise, we continue to add capability and not just highway roads,” Parks said, adding that a separate team is working on the hands-free city driving product known internally as “Ultra Cruise.”

“We’re trying to take that same capability off the highway,” he said. “Ultra cruise would be all of the Super Cruise plus the neighborhoods, city streets and subdivisions. So Ultra Cruise’s domain would be  essentially all driving, all the time.”

Parks was quick to add that this would not be autonomous driving. Advanced driving assistance systems have become more capable, but they still require a human driver to take control and to be paying attention.

“What we’re not saying is that Ultra Cruise will be fully autonomous 100% of the time, although that could be one of the end games,” Parks said.

Parks didn’t provide a timeline for when Ultra Cruise might be available. A GM spokesperson said in a statement after his interview that the company continues to expand its hands-free driver assistance system technology across its vehicle portfolio and has “teams looking at how we can expand the capabilities to more scenarios.”

GM said it “does not have a name or anything specific to announce today, but stay tuned.”

This new Ultra Cruise feature would put it in competition with Tesla’s Autopilot advanced driving system, which is largely viewed as the most capable on the market today. Tesla’s “full self-driving” package, a more capable version of Autopilot, can now identify stop signs and traffic lights and automatically slows the car to a stop on approach. This feature is still considered to be in beta.

GM’s Super Cruise uses a combination of lidar map data, high-precision GPS,  cameras and radar sensors, as well as a driver attention system, which monitors the person behind the wheel to ensure they’re paying attention. Unlike Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance system, users of Super Cruise do not need to have their hands on the wheel. However, their eyes must remain directed straight ahead.

GM has taken a slower approach to Super Cruise compared to Tesla’s method of rolling out software updates that gives early access to some owners to test the improved features. When GM launched Super Cruise in 2017, it was only available in one Cadillac model — the full-size CT6 sedan — and restricted to divided highways. That began to change in 2019 when GM announced plans to expand where Super Cruise would be available.

GM’s new digital vehicle platform, which provides more electrical bandwidth and data processing power, enabled engineers to add to Super Cruise’s capabilities. In January, GM added a feature to Super Cruise that automated lane changes for drivers of certain Cadillac models, including the upcoming 2021 Escalade.

This enhanced version of Super Cruise includes better steering and speed control. The improved version will be introduced starting with the 2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 sedans, followed by the new 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The vehicles are expected to become available in the second half of 2020.

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2020 Cadillac CT6 Gets Big Price Bump, But More Standard Content

Cadillac’s large luxury sedan is hanging in there despite slowing sales. And for 2020, it’s about to become a lot pricier, according to a report from CarsDirect.

Dropping the 2.0- and 3.0-liter engines, Cadillac will offer the CT6 with two powerplants: the 3.6-liter V-6 and twin-turbo 4.2-liter Blackwing V-8. This move puts the cheapest CT6, the V-6-powered Luxury model, at $59,990, an increase of $8,500 from the starting price of the 2019 model. The Luxury model gains a Driver Awareness and Convenience package, which adds automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and other features. This package was previously a $3,500 option.

In a statement to MotorTrend, Cadillac said about the price changes, “The important thing to note is the increased standard content for the various trims—it’s not simply a jump in price,” adding that “The new standard content features high penetrating options that are in most demand from customers.”

The mid-level Premium Luxury is $11,900 more expensive than last year’s model that cost $63,590. But for the extra money, it gains Super Cruise; a 34-speaker Bose Panaray sound system; a Rear Seat package, which currently includes a rear-seat infotainment system and quad-zone climate controls; and Comfort and Technology package, which nets heated rear seats and ventilated front seats. The top Platinum model will be priced from $97,490 and will only be available with the Blackwing V-8 making 500 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. It gains special 20-inch wheels that were once optional.

After selling out quickly the first round, the CT6-V will return. But prices will go up $3,100 to $95,890. The 550-hp sedan gains the previously-optional Driver Assist package, which boasts adaptive cruise control, night vision, and front and rear automatic emergency braking.

Cadillac confirmed to MotorTrend it has extended production of the CT6 at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant through January 2020. But after that, it’s unclear what will happen to the sedan. Meanwhile, Cadillac is filling out its sedan lineup with the CT4, CT4-V, CT5, and CT5-V. Looking farther ahead, Cadillac has been tapped to become GM’s lead EV brand, and will launch an electric SUV by 2022.

Source: CarsDirect

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Cadillac is expanding its Super Cruise self-driving offering with the all-new CT5 sedan, Defence Online

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The Cadillac CT5.

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Cadillac bucked an business pattern and disclosed an all-new sedan at the 2019 New York car exhibit.

The luxurious four-door, readily available in Luxurious and Activity trims, appeared amid a sea of SUVs and an full ground devoted to pickup trucks at Significant Apple’s yearly automobile show. (For the history, Cadillac has also been debuting SUVs at an amazing speed.)

The CT5 slots in underneath Cadillac’s flagship CT6, which has been all-around since 2015. Right until now, the CT6 has been the only Caddy to supply the brand’s absolutely palms-free of charge highway self-driving system, Tremendous Cruise. But that technologies will now be out there on CT5.

Style and design-intelligent, CT5 proceeds a concept for Cadillac of removing some of the more intense, angular cues that defined the marque for its “Art and Science” time period. Smoothing lines and a fastback roofline give the CT5 broader charm in the overall luxurious current market.

Read much more: Lincoln has accomplished the revamp of its SUV lineup with the new Corsair. Now it’s completely ready to take on Cadillac, Audi, and BMW.

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The CT5 will also be available in Sport trim.

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“Cadillac is focused to constructing the world’s most exhilarating luxury sedans,” Cadillac chief Steve Carlisle claimed in a statement.

“Every aspect of the CT5 is centered on providing an unrivaled experience, from the 10-speed transmission to Cadillac’s Super Cruise know-how. The enlargement of Super Cruise to CT5 reinforces our commitment to bringing the most ground breaking technologies to our clients.”

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Two engines are on give: a 2.-liter, twin-scroll turbo for the four cylinder, below the hood of Luxury trim and a 3.-liter twin-turbo V6 on Top quality Luxurious and Sport. The latter cranks out 335 horsepower with 400 whopping pound-ft of torque. Each motors are mated to 10-velocity automatic transmissions.

Inside, General Motors great infotainment method will get a rotary controller, transferring absent from a absolutely touchscreen-oriented set up. A unique Platinum Offer adds assorted luxury appointments, together with special upholstery alternatives, heated and cooled seats, and carbon-fiber trim.

The 2020 Cadillac CT5 will go on sale afterwards this calendar year. The car replaces the ATS and CTS in Cadillac’s lineup and will possible be priced north of $40,000.

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GM rolling out its amazing Super Cruise tech to more cars and brands

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The Cadillac CT6 was one of the more memorable vehicles I've tested this year. That's because it came equipped with Super Cruise, the latest advanced driver assistance system to come out of General Motors' R&D. In my review, I said GM should do what it takes to make Super Cruise available on every model year 2020 vehicle it makes. Although the automaker hasn't quite gone that far, on Tuesday it announced that Super Cruise will be available on every MY2020 Cadillac. A year later, we should see the system show up as an option in other GM brands.

Super Cruise is an evolution of the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping you may have in your own car, but it adds a couple of important new features that even Tesla's very capable Autopilot lacks. First, it's geofenced and will only work on the 130,000+ miles of highways in the US and Canada that GM has lidar mapped. Restricting its operational domain like this means the system will encounter many fewer of the complicated edge cases that keep autonomous driving engineers up late at night. And you'll be glad to know that the mapping is a constant process; anecdotally I'm hearing that Super Cruise drives better now than it did several months ago in places like California.

Second, Super Cruise comes with a proper driver-monitoring system. That's important, because Super Cruise is not a fully autonomous system; it's not even at level 3 of the increasingly unhelpful SAE levels of self-driving. So the human behind the wheel is always responsible for situational awareness. To this end, Super Cruise only works if it sees you're paying attention to the road ahead. An infrared camera on the steering column tracks your head position and gaze. Look away from the road for more than a few seconds and the warnings start. Ignore the audio, visual, and haptic feedback for 15 seconds, and Super Cruise disengages.

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GM rolling out its amazing Super Cruise tech to more cars and brands

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The Cadillac CT6 was one of the more memorable vehicles I've tested this year. That's because it came equipped with Super Cruise, the latest advanced driver assistance system to come out of General Motors' R&D. In my review, I said GM should do what it takes to make Super Cruise available on every model year 2020 vehicle it makes. Although the automaker hasn't quite gone that far, on Tuesday it announced that Super Cruise will be available on every MY2020 Cadillac. A year later, we should see the system show up as an option in other GM brands.

Super Cruise is an evolution of the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping you may have in your own car, but it adds a couple of important new features that even Tesla's very capable Autopilot lacks. First, it's geofenced and will only work on the 130,000+ miles of highways in the US and Canada that GM has lidar mapped. Restricting its operational domain like this means the system will encounter many fewer of the complicated edge cases that keep autonomous driving engineers up late at night. And you'll be glad to know that the mapping is a constant process; anecdotally I'm hearing that Super Cruise drives better now than it did several months ago in places like California.

Second, Super Cruise comes with a proper driver-monitoring system. That's important, because Super Cruise is not a fully autonomous system; it's not even at level 3 of the increasingly unhelpful SAE levels of self-driving. So the human behind the wheel is always responsible for situational awareness. To this end, Super Cruise only works if it sees you're paying attention to the road ahead. An infrared camera on the steering column tracks your head position and gaze. Look away from the road for more than a few seconds and the warnings start. Ignore the audio, visual, and haptic feedback for 15 seconds, and Super Cruise disengages.

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GM rolling out its amazing Super Cruise tech to more cars and brands

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The Cadillac CT6 was one of the more memorable vehicles I've tested this year. That's because it came equipped with Super Cruise, the latest advanced driver assistance system to come out of General Motors' R&D. In my review, I said GM should do what it takes to make Super Cruise available on every model year 2020 vehicle it makes. Although the automaker hasn't quite gone that far, on Tuesday it announced that Super Cruise will be available on every MY2020 Cadillac. A year later, we should see the system show up as an option in other GM brands.

Super Cruise is an evolution of the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping you may have in your own car, but it adds a couple of important new features that even Tesla's very capable Autopilot lacks. First, it's geofenced and will only work on the 130,000+ miles of highways in the US and Canada that GM has lidar mapped. Restricting its operational domain like this means the system will encounter many fewer of the complicated edge cases that keep autonomous driving engineers up late at night. And you'll be glad to know that the mapping is a constant process; anecdotally I'm hearing that Super Cruise drives better now than it did several months ago in places like California.

Second, Super Cruise comes with a proper driver-monitoring system. That's important, because Super Cruise is not a fully autonomous system; it's not even at level 3 of the increasingly unhelpful SAE levels of self-driving. So the human behind the wheel is always responsible for situational awareness. To this end, Super Cruise only works if it sees you're paying attention to the road ahead. An infrared camera on the steering column tracks your head position and gaze. Look away from the road for more than a few seconds and the warnings start. Ignore the audio, visual, and haptic feedback for 15 seconds, and Super Cruise disengages.

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GM adds automated lane changes to its hands-free Super Cruise driving system

GM has improved its hands-free driving assistance system Super Cruise, adding a feature that will automatically change lanes for drivers of certain Cadillac models, including the upcoming 2021 Escalade.

This enhanced version of Super Cruise, which will include better steering and speed control, puts it back in competition with Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance system (specifically the Navigate on Autopilot feature), which is considered the most capable on the market today.

The improved version will be introduced starting with the 2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 sedans followed by the new 2021 Cadillac Escalade. The vehicles are expected to become available in the second half of 2020. 

Super Cruise uses a combination of lidar map data, high-precision GPS, cameras and radar sensors, as well as a driver attention system, which monitors the person behind the wheel to ensure they’re paying attention. Unlike Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance system, users of Super Cruise do not need to have their hands on the wheel. However, their eyes must remain directed straight ahead.

The automatic lane change feature in Super Cruise will still require the driver to keep their eyes on the road. When the system is engaged, the driver can engage the turn signal to indicate a desire to change lanes. Once the system has determined that the lane is open, the vehicle will merge. Meanwhile, the gauge cluster will display messages to the driver such as “looking for an opening” or “changing lanes.”

GM’s new digital vehicle platform, which provides more electrical bandwidth and data processing power, enabled engineers to add to Super Cruise’s capabilities. The company also improved its rear-facing sensors and software to be able to better track vehicles approaching from the rear, Super Cruise chief engineer Mario Maiorana said.

The new version Super Cruise will change lanes for the driver on highways where the feature is allowed. The user interface and hands-free driving dynamics have also been improved, according to Maiorana.

Super Cruise, which launched in 2017, was limited to just one model — the full-size CT6 sedan — and restricted to divided highways. That began to change last year when GM announced plans to expand where Super Cruise would be available. A software update expanded the thousands of miles of compatible divided highways in the United States and Canada . Super Cruise is now available on more than 200,000 miles of highways.

The automaker has also started to make the system available in more models. GM is expanding Super Cruise as an option on all Cadillac models this year. GM has said the Super Cruise system will start hitting its other brands such as Chevrolet, GMC, and Buick after 2020.

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Cadillac Super Cruise Adds Auto Lane Change

Enhanced Super Cruise will include automated lane change, which will allow the hands-free system to change lanes on the highway when requested by the driver and certain conditions are met.

Cadillac hopes to gain back some respect for its technical prowess with a new version of the Super Cruise self-driving technology later this year. It will automate the task of changing lanes: Just tap the turn signal and the car does the rest, which includes checking for an opening, turning on the blinker, shifting lanes, and turning off the blinker.

Super Cruise will be on three new Cadillacs arriving in the second half of 2020: the midsize 2021 Cadillac CT5 sedan, the compact CT5 sedan, and the larger-than-life 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Super Cruise is built atop an “all-new digital vehicle platform” with more electrical bandwidth and compute power.

The Sport version of the Cadillac CT5, one of three vehicles to get the new version of Super Cruise autonomy later this year.

Super Cruise was the industry’s best and most advanced self-driving technology when it debuted in 2017. The Super Cruise special sauce was the extra step Cadillac took of lidar-mapping every lane of every US and Canadian interstate, then putting that info in every Super Cruise-equipped vehicle. In-car cameras and radars can precisely correlate the car’s location to the lidar map data.

In addition to the lane change feature, Cadillac says these enhancements were made:

Addition of richer map information to enable automated lane change and improved functionality through turns and highway interchanges

Improved software for better steering and speed control

Enhancements to make it easier and more intuitive for drivers to engage the system

Before that, Cadillac bumped up the number of lidar-mapped highway miles from 160,000 to 200,000. So that now includes more divided-lane, limited-access highways outside the formal US Interstate system (47,000 miles) and Trans-Canada Highway (5,000 miles).

According to Super Cruise chief engineer Mario Maiorana:

This is our most extensive update we’ve made to Super Cruise since its debut. We have made a number of improvements to make Super Cruise more intuitive, better performing and more accessible for our customers. In addition to the automated lane change functionality, we’ve made improvements to the user interface and hands-free driving dynamics.

…  [Changes] included improving rear-facing sensors and advanced software algorithms so that the system can confidently track vehicles approaching from the rear. As a result of these improvements, we are able to ensure that Super Cruise will hold in its current lane and only change [lanes] when a sufficient gap exists.

Because of significant changes to the underlying electronics platform, retrofit upgrades aren’t possible, and it appears other Cadillacs won’t get the new Super Cruise until a mid-life refresh or an all-new model of the car.

The cockpit of the compact 2021 Cadillac CT4-V.

Author Howard testing Super Cruise 1.0 in 2017.

How hard can changing lanes be? Not much if you pay attention. (But we’re Americans.) As drivers age, checking the blind spot and changing lanes safely is a significant issue. It’s also an issue with drivers their first 3-5 years of driving.

When I tested a Cadillac CT6 at the 2017 Super Cruise first drive, from New York City to Washington to Cleveland (Cadillac picked the route; they’re probably fans of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame), it was a revelation: 600 miles of almost-completely hands-off driving.

Here’s the trick: You don’t have to have your hands on the wheel, but a camera is tracking your face and eyes and they have to be looking ahead. If you look elsewhere for more than 5-10 seconds, you’re warned, warned again, and if you still don’t respond, the car slows, hazard lights come on, the car comes to a stop, and OnStar calls for help. It’s a lot more comfortable with your hands off the wheel than on.

Super Cruise 1.0 did a fabulous good job maintaining the car exactly in the center of the travel lane. If you wanted to change lanes, you did that yourself. The only less-than-comfortable moments were in curves with an 18-wheeler alongside. If the trucker’s incautious arc through the turn brought it closer to the lane marking between the two of us, a prudent driver would respond to the trucker by moving a foot or two off-center to give a little space. Just in case. The occasional closeness-in-curves didn’t bother GM’s head of engineering sitting to me, but I suspect that would not have been the case with my wife in the passenger seat.

Since the debut of Super Cruise, several automakers such as Tesla and BMW have debuted auto lane-change. Some Tesla drivers have reported close calls during the actual lane change; I never experienced that in a couple of weeks driving two similarly equipped BMWs. But only Cadillac uses lidar-mapped data to help position the car on the road. (Note: The data in the car is lidar-mapped but Cadillacs don’t currently have lidar. They use GPS and other non-lidar sensors such as cameras for an accurate position fix.)

The 2021 Cadillac CT5 midsize sedan. The top of the wheel lights up green when Super Cruise is running.

Cadillac could use more good technology. It has been through leadership changes, the end of its experiment putting the headquarters in Manhattan’s funky SoHo district, and suffered a 1 percent drop in sales in 2019. Meanwhile, competitor Lincoln jumped 8 percent, and international competitors mostly gained sales: Audi and Lexus, flat; Mercedes-Benz, up 1 percent; Jaguar, up 2 percent; Land Rover, up 3 percent; BMW, up 4 percent; Volvo, up 10 percent; Tesla, up 35 percent; Genesis, up 106 percent. Only Infiniti was a big loser, down 21 percent. Mercedes, BMW, and Lexus each outsell Cadillac by about 2-1.

It will be interesting to see how many trim lines (model variants) get the new SuperCruise. When I test drove the CT6 in 2017, Super Cruise was standard only on the top-of-the-line CT6 Platinum ($84,790 base price). On the other CT6 models, it was part of a $5,000 Premium Package.

SuperCruise is effectively Level 2-Plus automation, where Level 2 combines adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist but the driver has to keep hands lightly on the wheel. Cadillac goes beyond by offering hands-off driving and lane changes initiated by the driver. A Level 3 car wouldn’t require constant eyes on the road and it could automatically change lanes and deal with cars merging onto the highway.

Things may be looking up. Cadillac has new leadership (again). Cadillac is refreshing its lineup. It has enhanced – fixed, to be more precise – its star-crossed CUE infotainment system. We’re huge fans of the vibrating safety-alert seats with tactile feedback rather than raucous audible alerts. It was one of the first with a rearview mirror that flips between an optical mirror and a wide-angle video view. It is offering comfortable and sporting versions where Lincoln is concentrating on luxury and design. Both are reasonable choices and for any US brand, it’s tough today to dethrone any of the European automakers if you go head-to-head on sports packages.

It has long been our belief that if something ails Cadillac, it isn’t their engineers. The latest Super Cruise gives Cadillac and GM a chance to polish off the slogan, “The Standard of the World.” We’ll see in a couple of months how Cadillac has improved.

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Super Cruise to add 70000 Miles of Available Roads

Cadillac began offering its Super Cruise self-driving system as an option on the 2018 CT6 sedan. The system is intended for use on roads which have been mapped using a high-definition LiDAR system (a laser-based equivalent to radar). Originally 130000 miles of roadways in North America were included. All of these are ‘controlled access’ highways (think interstates with on and off-ramps). As part of the system, Cadillac uses a camera to monitor the driver to make for a robust hand-off of control to and from the self-driving system - while without requiring the driving keep hands on the wheel at regular intervals.

Recent Super Cruise news has been the addition of Super Cruise availability on the new CT5 sedan. But, today we have found out that development has not been limited to just adding the hardware to the new model. Before the end of 2019, Cadillac will add an additional 70000 miles of available roadways to the system. Existing CT6 customers will merely need to schedule a visit to their dealer to get the software update - which also includes changes in system behavior that are responses to customer feedback (including causing the car to drift slightly wide of large trucks when passing - rather than staying centered in the lane and making owners nervous about being so close to a large vehicle).

Fortunately, CT5 buyers will be able to get updates to their system in the future via over-the-air updates - though we expect the updated driving behavior and expanded roadway network will be part of their initial Super Cruise version.

See the Cadillac demo video below and the press release at the bottom:

Cadillac is expanding the availability of Super Cruise™1 to an additional 70,000 miles of compatible, divided highways in the United States and Canada. This expansion will make the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance feature available on more than 200,000 total miles of compatible highways by the fourth quarter of 2019.

To date, Super Cruise has been available on more than 130,000 miles of limited-access freeways. The expansion builds on Super Cruise’s unique combination of precision LiDAR map data, high-precision GPS, a state-of-the-art Driver Attention System and a network of camera and radar sensors. Some of the divided highways added will include limited intersections and traffic control devices. In the cases of railroad crossings, pedestrian crossings, stoplights or stop signs, Super Cruise will alert drivers to take back control of the vehicle.  As always, it remains important for drivers to stay engaged and vigilant at all times while Super Cruise is engaged.

To enable the expanded functionality, an enhancement to the Super Cruise system will be available to 2018 and 2019 model year Cadillac CT6 owners through their Cadillac dealer. Following the completion of the system enhancement, the new, additional map miles will be sent to customer vehicles over the air throughout the summer and fall.

In addition to the mileage expansion, the software update will also include performance improvements, enhancements to increase Super Cruise availability and enhancements to the Driver Attention System.

“We are constantly working to make Super Cruise the most beneficial system for our customers,” said Mario Maiorana, Super Cruise chief engineer. “Expanding our offering of compatible highways will allow people the ease and convenience of traveling hands-free more often.”

Last year, Cadillac made updates to its Super Cruise driver assistance feature based on customer feedback, including making Super Cruise activation easier for the driver and adding dynamic lane offset so that a CT6 with Super Cruise activated can adjust slightly over in its lane for driver comfort when passing large vehicles. Gauge cluster messages were also added, to inform drivers why Super Cruise may be not be available in certain instances.  

Customers have traveled 2.5 million miles using Super Cruise since its launch. Super Cruise is currently available on the 2018 and 2019 model year Cadillac CT6 and will be available on the 2020 model year CT6 later this year. Super Cruise will be available on Cadillac’s all-new CT5 sedan next year.

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2020 Cadillac CT5-V First Look: Injecting More Affordable Power

You can kill a sedan, or you can choose to play in the car game and up the ante with more performance. Introducing the 2020 Cadillac CT5-V with 355 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque under the hood courtesy of a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine. And an even more powerful, track-capable CT5-V is still to come. Gentlemen, start your engines.

This is the high-octane version of the all-new 2020 CT5 sedan that was shown earlier this year, filling the vacancy where the ATS and CTS resided. The CT5 is shorter than the CTS but has a longer wheelbase and continues to use GM’s Alpha rear-drive architecture, though the new sedan rides on a next-generation version of the platform. The CT5-V makes its debut alongside the smaller but still punchy CT4-V.

The regular CT5 goes on sale this fall; the CT5-V will follow in early 2020, and after a short model year, the 2021 model will be introduced with Super Cruise, Cadillac’s hands-free highway driving technology. The CT5-V will take on the BMW 3 Series (including performance versions), the Audi S4, and Mercedes-AMG C 43.

The CT5-V comes standard in rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is available. The sedan still has a front multi-link strut and five-link rear suspension, but it has been enhanced, and on the CT5-V the latest version of Magnetic Ride Control (version 4.0) is standard.

To distribute power in the CT5-V, the V-6 comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. No manual transmission—at least for now, GM President Mark Reuss says with a smile.

That is, in part, because there is a higher-level, track-capable version of the CT5-V still to come. No details yet, but more will be shared soon, Reuss says. This will be a V-Series strategy going forward; an affordable V that is $6,000–$7,000 more than a Sport model, then a top-level V for those who want ultimate performance. The first two vehicles to adopt this strategy are the CT5-V and CT4-V. The CT6-V has only one level, but it is a doozy with the new 550-hp, 627-lb-ft Blackwing V-8 engine.

“Performance isn’t going to go out of style,” Reuss says. Once Cadillac made the decision to stay in sedans, it knew it couldn’t do it half way.

The regular CT5 base engine is the 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged I-4 that made its debut in the 2019 CT6 refresh, and it gives the sedan 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. An optional 335-hp, 400-lb-ft 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 is similar to the CT5-V’s engine but with smaller turbos. Both engines have active fuel management that shuts down cylinders when they aren’t needed. And each is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The outgoing CTS-V has a 640-hp, 630-lb-ft 6.2-liter supercharged V-8.

The CT5-V looks the part with a long hood and dash-to-axle proportions of a rear-drive sedan, wheels pushed to the corners, a lower beltline, and a fastback profile. It comes with unique 19-inch wheels with summer run-flat performance tires standard. The regular sedan has 18-, 19-, or 20-inch wheels with run-flat, self-sealing tires offered. No spoiler or ventilated hood, but who knows what the track version will have? There are Brembo front brakes, a performance traction management system with five drive modes, and launch control.

The CT5 is content as a sedan only; no coupe or wagon is planned at this time. It will be assembled at the Lansing Grand River plant.

Cadillac introduced the V-Series in 2004 with the CTS-V, and over the years the family has included V variants of the STS, XLR, ATS, and CT6.

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Future Cars! 2020 and Beyond

Car buyers—you’re in for a treat. Because no matter your budget for a new car, the future is bright. The wait is almost over for Corvette fans waiting for a mid-engine layout, but with the Shelby GT500 and new M3 on the way, the Chevy will have some serious sports car company.

And maybe you’ve heard, but our automotive future is electrified. From Fiat to Audi, fully electric cars you might actually want to drive will be here soon (if a Model 3 and the other existing options aren’t your style).

So keep reading for more on future cars headed to a dealership near you.

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Future SUVs! 2020 and Beyond

WHAT’S NOW

Chevrolet Corvette

What’s New: The long-awaited mid-engine Corvette is finally here. After years of rumors, spy shots, leaks, and speculation, Chevrolet will finally peel the camo off this July. When it does, we expect to find a dual-overhead-cam V-8 under the rear glass with a pair of turbochargers driving the rear wheels through a manual or dual-clutch automatic transaxle. Multiple power outputs are expected courtesy of various displacements, with both 4.2-liter and 5.5-liter versions to be fitted. An all-new electrical architecture will feature top-of-the-line sensors and computers for performance and handling enhancement, but you’ll no doubt be able to turn them all off, too. Inside, Chevrolet has gone upscale with a classy, driver-focused interior featuring premium materials and a digital instrument cluster. Although base-model Corvettes will start at about $70,000, higher-performance models will quickly shoot up in price to cover both the development cost and the improvements in technology, performance, and comfort. But they should still remain relatively attainable.

What’s Not: Base cars are expected to employ Chevrolet’s tried-and-true 6.2-liter pushrod V-8. Midrange cars might also employ the supercharged pushrod engine. We predict Chevrolet will continue to offer a removable targa roof that will store in the cargo area.

When: July 18, 2019

How Much: $70,000-$140,000 (est)

Porsche Taycan

What’s New: Everything. For some time now, the highly anticipated first all-electric Porsche sedan has been caught testing, piling up about 1.2 million miles in the process. It’s looking less futuristic than its Mission E concept, but we know an 800-volt system sends power to two electric motors generating a combined 440 kW (590 hp), and that power is sent to all four wheels. Said to be quicker than 3.5 seconds to 60 mph and with more than 300 miles range, the Taycan will be available at the end of this year. Buyers will receive three years of free charging at the 484 Electrify America public stations across the country. Using DC fast charging, up 60 miles of range can be had in just four minutes or roughly 250 miles in about 15 minutes. Some reports indicate the automaker wants to introduce higher-performance variants and a Targa. We can’t wait.

What’s Not: Even EV skeptic (and longtime Porsche test driver/brand ambassador) Walter Röhrl was impressed: “It’s crazy. In all my years of rallying, I’ve never experienced such performance. The Taycan goes so well at such speed, really tremendous. If I had to drive it blindfolded, I would still know immediately that I was sitting in a Porsche.”

When: Late 2019

How Much: $85,000 (est)

BMW M3

What’s New: The 2021 M3 will carry the same 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six engine as the X3M and X4M crossovers, meaning 473 hp and 442 lb-ft of output (or thereabouts, due to slightly different tuning for a sedan and crossover). That should result in 0–60 acceleration around 3.7 seconds. (Note: The current model tops out at 444 hp on the CS version.) A year or so down the line, the M3 Competition will provide in the neighborhood of 500-plus hp. The new G20 platform rides with 1.6 inches more wheelbase and has a wider track, which might prioritize corner-on-rails stability over quick-twitch handling. The M3 should allow for both RWD and AWD applications. (AWD might be defeatable to RWD if desired, as on the M5.) There is rumor of a “Pure” stripped-down base model with a stick shift (yay!) but slightly less power (sigh).

What’s Not: Some switches, controls, and knobs. It’s a new platform with upgraded engines, even a new infotainment interface.

When: Early 2020

How Much: $68,000 (est)

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

What’s New: The Shelby GT500 returns for the first time on the sixth-gen Mustang. Using a new engine and some aero enhancements, Ford promises this Mustang can hit 180 mph and that it won’t overheat at the track. This Shelby ought to be easier to lap, too, as it comes standard with a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic. There are no plans for a manual in 2020.

What’s Not: Although it shares its displacement with the GT350’s flat-plane-crank V-8, the Shelby GT500’s 5.2-liter V-8 is a cross-plane design. Between that and the supercharger, Ford claims power and torque have increased from 526 hp and 429 lb-ft in the GT350 to more than 700 hp and 600 lb-ft in the GT500.

When: Late 2019

How Much: $75,000 (est)

Cadillac CT5

What’s New: The CT5 is a new nameplate for Cadillac. This compact sedan replaces the ATS and CTS and is an evolution of Cadillac’s design language. The standard engine is the new 237-hp, 258-lb-ft 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged I-4 that made its first appearance in the CT6 refresh. A modified 335-hp, 400 lb-ft 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 (smaller turbos) is available and debuts in the CT5. Both are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. New rear badging will denote a rounded-off torque figure in Newton-meters. Super Cruise will be added in the second model year. A CT5-V is expected in the future.

What’s Not: It rides on GM’s rear-wheel-drive Alpha platform with some enhancements to the carryover front multilink strut and rear five-link suspension. All-wheel drive will be available on all trim levels.

When: Fall 2019

How Much: $48,000

Volkswagen Golf

What’s New: Volkswagen’s popular hatchback enters its eighth generation and will reportedly grow slightly in size with a few design tweaks. The sporty GTI will allegedly feature a mild hybrid powertrain featuring a 48-volt electrical system that will power the turbocharger to improve low-end boost before the exhaust pressure builds. It’s not yet clear whether the standard non-GTI Golf will return to the U.S. market.

What’s Not: The new Golf will still ride on VW’s MQB platform, though rumors suggest it’s been revised to cut weight.

When: Early 2020

How Much: $23,000 (est)

Maserati Alfieri

What’s New: The Alfieri has been designed from the ground up to be Maserati’s new halo car. It’s available as either a coupe or convertible with three levels of electrification. The EV version featuring three-motor, four-wheel drive and a quick-charging 800-volt battery will top the lineup.

What’s Not: Both the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Alfieri will use a Ferrari-sourced engine. If that engine is a V-8, it will probably be a version of the 3.8-liter twin-turbo currently found in the Levante GTS.

When: 2020

How Much: $150,000 (est)

Porsche 718 Boxster T/718 Cayman T

What’s New: Following the widely praised “T” prescription that was given to 911 Carrera brethren, the 718 twins will similarly enjoy reduced weight, lowered and further-honed suspension, the Sport Chrono package, and Porsche Torque Vectoring. A six-speed manual is standard; a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic is optional. The 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four 718 T (likely 300 hp, 280 lb-ft) will slot into the lineup between S and GTS versions in terms of price but surely will be the pointiest 718 available.

What’s Not: Engine output for the States has not yet been finalized, but as in the base car, it’s a 2.0-liter turbo for certain. The Cayman T coupe and Boxster T roadster body lines remain the same; only subtle interior and exterior distinctions are visible.

When: 2020

How Much: $70,000 (est)

Subaru Legacy

What’s New: The Legacy moves over to Subaru’s new Global Platform, which the automaker says is safer, handles better , and maximizes interior volume. An optional 2.4-liter turbocharged flat-four is now available, and the redesigned interior can be had with a large 11.6-inch touchscreen oriented vertically on the dashboard. The EyeSight package of driver assistance technology is now standard, and other driver assist features are available.

What’s Not: A 2.5-liter flat-four engine still serves as the base powertrain, but has been updated with 90 percent new parts and direct injection for the 2020 Legacy.

When: Fall 2019

How Much: $24,000 (est)

Hyundai Elantra

What’s New: After a refresh for 2019, the compact Elantra is back with more updates for 2020. The Elantra will feature a new CVT. Like its cousin, the 2019 Kia Forte, it’s likely to grow in size compared to its predecessor. Expect gains in fuel economy, with the base 2.0-liter engine hitting 41 mpg on the highway.

What’s Not: Although power figures haven’t been released, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine has been confirmed once again. It’s likely the model will also continue with 1.4- and 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engines.

When: Late 2019

How Much: $18,500 (est)

WHAT’S NEXT

Aston Martin Vanquish

What’s New: It’s Aston’s take on a Ferrari mid-engine supercar, specifically at the new F8 Tributo revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March. If it looks anything like the concept and revives the Vanquish name, we’ll be extremely happy. The Vanquish could pack the new V-6 hybrid turbo behind the seats, possibly making north of 700 hp to compete directly with the Tributo. We’ve heard the new model is being developed with the help of Red Bull Racing engineers, so expect the car to have a lot of F1 bits and pieces.

What’s Not: Its name. The name Vanquish has come and gone a couple of times—it was first used from 2001 to 2007 and then again from 2012 to 2018. Aston built a few special editions, but this new supercar will be completely different from anything we’ve seen with the Vanquish badge.

When: 2020

How Much: $350,000 (est)

Alfa Romeo GTV

What’s New: As Alfa’s practical coupe, the GTV will have four seats and a trunk, but that’s where the practicality ends. The front-engine, rear-drive 2+2 is expected to be offered only with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive will be optional. The high-performance Quadrifoglio model will add an electric motor between the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 and the transmission to boost output to more than 600 hp.

What’s Not: At its core, the GTV is a Giulia coupe. Expect the same turbocharged four-cylinder base engine.

When: 2021

How Much: $45,000 (est)

Audi E-Tron GT

What’s New: Audi’s sexy E-Tron GT sedan will follow the more practical E-Tron SUV to market just a year later but with substantial differences. Electric motors front and rear combine for 590 hp, fed by a 95-kW-hr battery pack with an 800-volt charging system capable of nearly filling the battery in 20 minutes. Range is expected to be similar to the E-Tron SUV’s 204 EPA-estimated miles—but less if you test the estimated 0–60 time of under 3.5 seconds or explore the 149-mph top speed.

What’s Not: Squint a bit, and you can tell it’s a nicely rebodied Porsche Taycan.

When: 2020

How Much: $75,000 (est)

Fiat Centoventi

What’s New: The entire fully modular cheap-EV concept. An underfloor battery rack can carry up to four individual 60-mile battery packs, which can be rented when needed. A fifth optional pack slides out from under the driver’s seat for convenient indoor charging. Body panels are molded in a single color with wraps providing other colors. Further personalization is provided by five choices each of roof styles and colors, bumpers, and wheels.

What’s Not: Fiat’s lifelong mission to bring mobility to the masses, which here drives further innovations like 3-D-printable accessories that mount to a mesh grid of holes in the dash.

When: 2022

How Much: $25,000 (est)

Acura RLX

What’s New: Is bolder better? Acura has tried to answer that question over the years, with mixed results. Love it or hate it, the new RDX benefits from engaging styling borrowed from the Precision concept—and that bold crossover is setting sales records for the brand. That momentum could continue with the RLX’s replacement, a car that may adopt the Precision’s fastback shape (hello, Audi A7). With very little brand equity in the RL or RLX name, the time could be right for a (slightly) bolder flagship four-door from Acura.

What’s Not: Future Acura cabins will be influenced by the Precision Interior concept, like the RDX with its optimally placed infotainment screen and controversial touchpad controller.

When: 2021

How Much: $57,000 (est)

Karma Pininfarina GT Concept

What’s New: The Pininfarina-designed Karma concept car made its debut at the 2019 Shanghai auto show and previews the California-based automaker’s upcoming lineup. Its design language will be a departure from the Revero, but most of the fundamental engineering is unchanged. If public response goes well, the Pininfarina GT could go from one-off concept to production model.

What’s Not: Karma recently announced a partnership with BMW and will license the German automaker’s turbocharged three-cylinder engine for use as a generator in plug-in hybrid vehicles, including the next-generation Revero.

When: 2020

How Much: $100,000 (est)

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2020 Cadillac CT5 revealed with Escala looks and turbo power

https://bestcaritems.com/?p=7246&utm_source=SocialAutoPoster&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Tumblr Cadillac’s focus has been on crossover SUVs for the last few yars, but on Monday it shifted back to sedans when it revealed the 2020 CT5 mid-size sports sedan. Set to make its formal debut next month at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, the CT5 is first in Cadillac’s upcoming sedan offensive. A compact CT4 will slot below the CT5, while the CT6’s future is hazy at best. With the XT4, XT5, and XT6 crossover SUVs future already secured, Cadillac’s sedans needed a rethink. The CT5 is sized between the ATS and CTS and features a design inspired by 2016’s Escala concept car. A wide grille flanked by horizontal LED headlights give the car visual width, while a strong character line down the side is a neatly pressed look. A kink off the rear window line into the C-pillar adds some verve, although we’ll reserve judgement on whether it comes off cheap in person. First shown in Sport trim, the CT5 will also be available in a Luxury trim that will likely feature more chrome trim. Cadillac Super Cruise The interior of the CT5 is said to be a driver-focused high-tech place with touch-sensitive controls set to be a prominent feature. Cadillac’s Super Cruise hands-free driver assist system will also be offered. The CT5 will be Cadillac’s first model to ride on an updated version of General Motors’ rear-wheel-drive Alpha platform. The car has also been confirmed with a 10-speed automatic transmission and the choice of 2.0-liter turbo-4  or 3.0-liter twin-turbo-6 engine. All-wheel drive is also on the options list. Cadillac 4.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 Though it’s yet to be confirmed, a high-performance CT5-V packing Cadillac’s 4.2-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 should be launched eventually. Production of the CT5 will be handled at GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly plant, where the ATS and CTS are currently built. The plant will also be responsible for the compact CT4 sedan. This model is due in showrooms about the same time as the CT5. 2020 Cadillac CT4 spy shots – Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien For all the latest news at the 2019 New York auto show be sure to check our hub. Via MotorAuthority

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Volvo says driver-facing cameras are key to cutting crashes

Volvo’s website carries a statement from CEO and President Håkan Samuelsson: "Our vision is that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car." That deadline is fast approaching, and the aspiration is still looking out of reach, despite the company’s focus on safety tech, from safety cells surrounding passengers, to multiple airbags, to pedestrian detection and braking. Now Volvo is shifting its attention to accident prevention and focusing on the human at the wheel, literally. It’s planning to install driver-facing cameras as standard equipment in all its cars in the next few years. If a computer detects drunk or distracted driving, then the car’s safety systems will intervene. “That intervention could involve limiting the car’s speed, alerting the Volvo On Call assistance service and, as a final course of action, actively slowing down and safely parking the car,” the company said in a statement . The proposal raises a few interesting privacy and liability questions, which Volvo said it’s ready for. The company “wants to start a conversation about whether carmakers have the right or maybe even the obligation to install technology in cars that changes their drivers’ behaviour.” Attorney Jennifer Dukarski, who specializes in autonomy and mobility at law firm Butzel Long, wonders about consent and the privacy of passengers. She cautions that there is a patchwork of rules at the state level regarding image recording, which could run afoul on a road trip across a state border. “It’s going to be a Wild West show for a little while figuring out how these new technologies are going to play out in the courts,” she said. But she believes there are rules in place, it’s just a case of applying them to new technology. That could involve a driver giving consent via a car’s infotainment screen, for example. Driver monitoring could be welcomed and viewed as reassuring for some groups, like children worried about an elderly parent who refuses to give up the car keys or parents lending a car to teenagers. Bryant Walker Smith, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law, says a car intervening and taking over control raises questions over ultimate legal authority. Maybe there’s a genuine reason for erratic driving. “If someone is racing to a hospital and driving in a less than optimal manner, maybe we still want them to get to the hospital,” he said. There are approximately 40,000 deaths on U.S. roads every year, and over 90 percent of accidents are caused by humans . Engineers say the way to cut that is to introduce autonomous cars controlled by computers that can’t get drunk or distracted. The eventual goal is for cars to drive themselves in all situations, but in the near-term future, manufacturers like Tesla and Cadillac are selling cars with semi-autonomous features, where a human still needs to be paying attention at all times. Cadillac already has a driver gaze-tracking camera in some of its CT6 sedans equipped with Super Cruise, a hands-free feature. Anuj Pradhan at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, researchers human-vehicle interaction. He said driver monitoring is important. Humans are lulled into a false sense of security too easily. “With high levels of automation or vehicles which allow the driver to be disengaged from the driving task, we can very much expect they will then engage in other secondary tasks like texting or reading or sleeping,” he said. Volvo also recently announced plans to limit the top speed of its cars to 112 mph. It says tackling the trifecta of speed, and distracted and drunk driving, will close the gaps on its vision of zero fatalities. “I think the best compliment I can give is not to say how much your programs have taught me (a ton), but how much Marketplace has motivated me to go out and teach myself.” – Michael in Arlington, VA As a nonprofit news organization, what matters to us is the same thing that matters to you: being a source for trustworthy, independent news that makes people smarter about business and the economy. So if Marketplace has helped you understand the economy better, make more informed financial decisions or just encouraged you to think differently, we’re asking you to give a little something back. Become a Marketplace Investor today – in whatever amount is right for you – and keep public service journalism strong. We’re grateful for your support. Source: www.marketplace.org Read the full article