General Motors has announced that it will offer a system on select Buick and Cadillac models that will detect vehicles that could potentially be in a driver’s blind spot. The system is being developed by Valeo and appears to be similar to what’s currently offered on Volvo’s S80.
Valeo and GM say that the system will display a warning on the exterior mirrors themselves, unlike Volvo’s system, which displays a warning light in the A-pillar when it detects a car that could potentially be in a blind spot. No word yet on pricing or availability. Volvo’s system costs $595 on the S80.
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07/09, 3:40 PM
posted by:
deutschetouring1337
The newer Volvo system is an active one made by Schefenacker, using cameras.
07/09, 4:42 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
is it too hard to just turn your damn head?
07/09, 4:48 PM
posted by:
S-60-driver
not really, CTS DRIVER…… the buick customers are 70+ years old and can’t turn their heads easily. So, they’re gonna reply on their blindspot detection system.
07/09, 4:48 PM
posted by:
S-60-driver
^ rely*
thats what i meant… oops
07/09, 5:05 PM
posted by:
400horseSS
or when you’re jabbing on a cell phone
07/09, 5:46 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
lmao guys too funny
, or when their adult diaper starts to leak and they need to pull over asap.
07/09, 7:31 PM
posted by:
Deanster
They should put some mouthwash in the backseat for when Piablo swallows a load for 5 bux
07/09, 8:09 PM
posted by:
sharpie
Just what we need, more idiot lights on board.
07/09, 9:46 PM
posted by:
Rompn4x
If it was on a Toyota you guys would be beating off to the news =P
07/09, 10:45 PM
posted by:
GMCsyclone#478
exactly Rompn4x
07/09, 10:51 PM
posted by:
AMGoff
Rompn4x & GMCsyclone, agreed… what’s even sadder is that S-60-driver took a crack even when this feature is already an option on a Volvo. How’s that for hypocrisy?
07/10, 1:51 AM
posted by:
LP640
i agree the system on the XC90 is much much better and the average age of a buick owner is about 120
07/10, 6:31 AM
posted by:
RicardoHead
GM should have had this 30 years ago when Toyota was riding in GM’s blind spot.
07/10, 6:35 AM
posted by:
RicardoHead
BTW, Saud, please explain how blind spot detection counts as brand engineering. If not, then resign yourself to the fact that your feigned intelligence is limited to repeating soundbites like my irritating 4 yr old niece – but at least with her I can dismiss it because of her age.
07/10, 2:46 PM
posted by:
Random Jerk
It’s only a matter of time before ALL vehicles have this sort of technology.
07/10, 4:02 PM
posted by:
bb_454
Wow this place has really died.
07/10, 6:35 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
^^^^^hey havnt seen you in a while.