Cadillac Previews Autonomous Driving Technology
Cadillac has readied an SRX test vehicle that will preview the American automaker’s focus on self-driving cars.
Details of the test vehicle were unveiled as part of an announcement between GM and Carnegie Mellon University in renewing a five-year agreement. Both parties have agreed “to continue developing technologies that could allow future production vehicles to drive autonomously.”
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The SRX test vehicle features sensors seamlessly integrated into the body, which GM believes will be a key differentiator between vehicles being tested today and production models that will be self driven.
Most importantly, the Cadillac SRX test vehicle has similar looks to a run-of-the-mill car that you’d see sitting in a dealership showroom. Cadillac is out to prove that self-driving vehicles won’t have to be outfitted with an assortment of gadgets in order for the technology to work.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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