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Most 2023 GMC Vehicles Get Standard Automatic Emergency Braking

Which models offer which features?

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Most 2023 Chevy Vehicles Get Standard Automatic Emergency Braking

Breaking down the standard and available safety features in Chevy's lineup.

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Pickup Trucks Would Be Safer With Standard Emergency Braking, Says IIHS

Reducing accidents by over 40 percent.

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Active Safety Features Reduce Car Crashes And Injuries, Study Says

Reducing accidents by almost 50 percent.

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Vehicle ADAS Satisfaction Needs Improvement, Says New Study

Lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking have the most issues.

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AEB Technology Needs Improvement, Says AAA

AEB crashed in intersections 100 percent of the time.

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NTSB Wants Alcohol Detection Systems In All New Vehicles

Following an investigation of a crash with nine fatalities.

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GM Files Patent For Automatic Seat Headrest Activation

Could be seen as a safety feature.

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2021 Cadillac XT6 Luxury Exterior 002 - Front Three Quarters

GM Forward Collision Alert Can Be Affected By A Bent License Plate

Even a small bend can affect the sensitive forward-facing radar.

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Chevy Traverse Scores Low In New IIHS Nighttime Pedestrian Braking Test: Video

The Traverse didn't fail the test, but showed room for improvement.

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2023 Buick Encore GX Safety Package No Longer Available

However, a few other safety packages are still offered.

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Large SUV Blind Zones Raising Child Safety Concerns Once Again: Video

Politicians are raising concerns over 'frontover' style accidents.

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GM Files To Patent Airborne Coronavirus Detection System

This technology could be useful in unmanned AVs.

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GM Files To Patent Obstacle Detection And Warning System For Motorcycles

GM dabbling in bikes?

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Three Features The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Will Gain Through An Over-The-Air Update

A result of the vehicle's rapid development timeline.

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2023 Cadillac Lyriq Rear Pedestrian Alert To Be Added Through OTA Update

Software update needed for operation.

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2022 GMC Terrain Side Blind Zone Alert Under Constraint

Production affected since July 4th.

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Drivers Prefer Partial Automated Driving Features, IIHS Says

Fully automated lane changes are particularly unpopular.

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NHTSA Publishes First Report On Advanced Driving Aid Systems

Data on autonomous and semi-autonomous systems now coming to light.

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2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 Park Assist Under Constraint

2022 model year also affected.

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IIHS Looking To Increase Automatic Emergency Braking Speed Test

The organization aims to increase test relevancy.

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Just 25 Percent Of Car Buyers Willing To Pay For Subscription Services

GM's own research says consumers want subscription services, however.

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GM Files Patent For Training Drivers With An Autonomous Vehicle

Could AVs one day replace driver's ed?

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Chevy Equinox, Traverse Get ‘Poor’ Rating In IIHS Seat-Belt Reminder Evaluation

The alerts must be louder and last for longer intervals, the IIHS says.

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IIHS Recommends Standard Emergency Braking With Nighttime Pedestrian Detection

System efficacy generally declines at night.

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NHTSA Proposes Updates To Its Crash Test Ratings System

Even more advanced safety features could reduce road fatalities.

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