Fatal Crashes Spark Probe into Ford's BlueCruise Hands-Free Tech
2025-01-26
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A recent investigation has raised concerns over Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driver assistance system, which reportedly fails to detect stationary objects at night while travelling at highway speeds. Preliminary findings have sparked a closer look into the technology, following a series of fatal crashes. As autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) become increasingly prevalent, the need for reliable safety features like lane centering and adaptive cruise control has never been more pressing. With the rise of semi-autonomous driving, automotive manufacturers must ensure their systems can handle complex scenarios, including night-time driving and obstacle detection.
