http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/ Engadget Comments for Volvo, Mercedes and Honda get tested for collision prevention, everybody's a winner http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2010 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 10:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 10:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 10:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 10:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 12:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/
Is that number based on the assumption that we'll all be driving cars with that technology in them, or on the number of cars that have them/will have them fitted? :S]]>Feb 18th 2008 10:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 10:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/
Somehow I see that technology causing more problems than solving them... I like my EX's lane departure warning just fine. Not that I need it, but my girlfriend sure does...]]>Feb 18th 2008 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 3:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/I'm currently leasing an S550 w/ 4 matic and the whole thing works GREAT.

The Cadillac STS has had a cruise control of this type since it was released and the 2008 Chrysler 300 just got it. The Japanese companies copied off of Daimler to add this technology to their Nissan Armada-Infiniti Q56 and newer models but unlike the S550, those models can't completely stop and restart by themselves.]]>Feb 18th 2008 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/
I'm all for automation, and laziness, but not in the car... there are certain things that you NEED to pay attention to... it only takes one idiot to ruin the technology...]]>Feb 18th 2008 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 10:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 5:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/
Sorry, but is it so hard to pay attention to the road?

This is a nice bit of technology, but it will create complacent drivers, an end result that will probably hurt more than help.

Really, just pay attention to the road... you'll be fine... i promise...]]>Feb 18th 2008 10:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/
I disagree. I think the Sync system is very cool for the music aspect. And I can see how talking on your phone while driving may sometimes be necessary. But in general, talking on phones in any form (handsfree, w/ hands, etc) increases driver distraction.

The reason why this is so dangerous is that the human brain isn't capable of true multitasking with complex activities. Numerous studies have shown that this is true. An individual can do several simple tasks with no problem (ironing a shirt while watching TV, for example), but we are simply not "wired" to do two or more complex activities at the same time.

Such activities that would fall into this category are carrying on a conversation, driving, writing, typing, etc.

Just something to think about. Try taking off your Bluetooth headset and listening to the radio for a change, you'll find you're a much more aware driver.
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HAVE YOU SEEN MASSIVE PILEUPS DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL?

If anything causes driver complacency and ignorance, its talking on CELL PHONES. That's why I'm proud of Microsoft Sync, GM's Onstar and Chrysler's U-connect. We need to make cellphones integrate with cars so that hands-off talking is a reality. You can even text with voice texting.]]>Feb 18th 2008 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/

Collision Avoidance and ultrasoinc backup sensors.

I've seen in real life people with Nissan pathfinders and other SUVs back right over the hood of smaller cars behind them - damage them- and then just drive off. Thats what happens when you get these small people behind the wheels of big SUVS. In addition to that, when they park next to you they actually use the kick panels to kick the door open and leave ugly dents/dings in your side. I'd liks to see technology made to prevent that too.

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no way.
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I agree with you on that point...the most I've seen are extremely short or tiny women who sit behind (may be their bf/husband's truck) Tundra or F-150-250 and etc and they drive like they can see every blind spot. I don't get how they can see if they're just too short. There should be a law for that..."if you're a women n this sooo tall, u can't drive this biggg truck cuz u can't see the back"]]>Feb 18th 2008 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 11:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 12:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/
Once people start thinking these things work great and there becomes a flux of people texting, calling, and reading we're in a lot of trouble. ]]>Feb 18th 2008 1:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/
You ever been behind a vehicle on an incline that has a manual transmission?

This is technology evolving to compensate for the designs of vehicles that have no regard for peripheral visibility, what was the last car you drove that gave you clear sight lines to all corners? For me it was a Mini Cooper, that's pretty much glass all around, the rear view mirrors though require some advanced positioning, their shape limits visibility, forcing shoulder checks, hence the clear sight lines I mentioned.

Personally I would like a car that avoids hitting other things, it kinda makes up for the person that's sitting behind the wheel who either doesn't care to learn, or is distracted to the point of endangering others and themselves. It would at least save cars from being bumped in tandem parking situations, cramped garages, and if the reaction time of the braking is faster than you, it could make the speed of impact low enough that you don't spend a few days in hospital.

What I'm looking for my vehicle is a back-up sensor related item, something that makes a sound when another vehicle is in front of me, and the distance between is not enough for the speed I am traveling, think ~1 second for every 10 clicks on the speedometer, now that would be worth it.]]>Feb 18th 2008 9:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/
I also am concerned that drivers may start to rely on the auto-braking system, instead of paying attention.]]>Feb 18th 2008 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/18/volvo-mercedes-and-honda-get-tested-for-collision-prevention-e/Feb 18th 2008 3:41PM