![]() What this new feature doesn’t do, though, are automatic lane changes. Ford says that it’ll even suggest lane changes to the driver in the cluster as you approach slower-moving traffic. It’ll scan for traffic, and if all is clear, the vehicle will move into the requested lane. Similar to other lane-change assist systems, you’ll prompt the lane change by activating the turn signal. Plus, in addition to BlueCruise getting the update, the Lincoln version named ActiveGlide will get the same update.įor starters, both BlueCruise and ActiveGlide will gain hands-free lane changing. Sander also posted a video on his Twitter test driving the Mustang Mach-e to show off its features, which you can view below.Ford is sending out an update to BlueCruise that will enhance its functionality with some nice features we tend to enjoy on other advanced driver assistance systems. It’s not every day that you can say you’ve placed one foot in the future, but Ford BlueCruise becoming the first hands-free driving system of its kind to receive approval for use in a European country is a significant step forward for our industry. ![]() Martin Sander, general manager for Ford Model e Europe, explained the importance of the approval, saying: Mustang Mach-E owners can enable the hands-free, “eyes-off” system on 2,300 miles (3,700 km) of preestablished motorways in England, Scotland, and Wales with a maximum speed of 80 mph (130 km/h). The BlueCruise system is the first technology of its kind approved in Europe and is now authorized for pre-mapped motorways across Great Britain. In a press release, Ford announced it had become the first automaker to introduce hands-free driving tech in Great Britain with approval from the UK’s Department of Transport. Ford BlueCruise in the Mustang Mach-E (Source: Ford) Ford brings the first hands-free system to Great Britain The automaker revealed Thursday the technology is now headed to Great Britain. In fact, Ford’s hand-free BlueCruise system earned the top spot among Consumer Reports’ latest active driver assistance rankings above all EV makers. Nearly 200,000 BlueCruise-equipped drivers have driven over 64 million miles hands-free so far across North America, with features including stop-and-go, lane centering, adaptive cruise control, and speed sign reduction. The feature is already available in Ford and Lincoln models in the US and Canada, including the 2023 F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. ![]() (You can see our full review of it here.) Using infrared camera technology to monitor your eyes and head position, BlueCruise keeps you engaged, alerting you if you need to return your eyes to the road. The system constantly monitors road markings, street signs (including speed), and rapidly changing traffic conditions to maneuver the vehicle using steering, acceleration, braking, and lane positioning to determine the ideal driving experience. But there’s one significant difference that sets it apart.įord’s driver assist offers a unique experience in that you can enjoy actual hands-free driving without needing to stay in contact with the steering wheel. What is Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free system?įord’s BlueCruise is an SAE Level 2 driver assist technology often compared to Tesla’s Autopilot.
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