Infiniti Wants Self-Driving Tech in Its Entire Lineup
Infiniti is considering adding self-driving capabilities for most new models.
The company’s president, Roland Krueger, confirmed to Reuters that the latest-generation steering system will be rolled out as Infiniti launches new vehicles one by one.
Automakers from around the world are working on autonomous driving technologies and Infiniti might beat some of its luxury German rivals to the punch. Currently, only the Q50 sedan features semi-autonomous driving with a steering system that allows it to self-drive at speeds above 37 mph on the highway.
Competitors BMW and Mercedes-Benz also offer semi-autonomous features including stay-in-lane technology and automatic braking, serving as assists for self-driving on the highway. Tesla of course has its Autopilot that allows for complete self-driving on highways.
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As for moving beyond self-driving on the highways, Krueger noted that most advanced autonomous features will require advances in infrastructure and regulation.
Most automakers believe that self-driving cars will arrive by 2020 and autonomous vehicles are the way of the future.
[Source: Automotive News]
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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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