# Advanced driver assistance systems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/advanced-driver-assistance-systems/206400>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [October 13, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advanced-driver-assistance-systems/206400 "2026-10-13T14:59:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advanced-driver-assistance-systems/206400/1 "2026-10-13T14:59:44Z")

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This article discusses how GM specifically, as well as other automakers, test ADAS in simulators before releasing them on the road.

> **[From ‘hands-free’ to ‘eyes-off’: how General Motors is simulating its way to...](https://apnews.com/article/automakers-driver-assist-technology-general-motors-ford-simulation-e14b20f6e65159c651a4750e423b4f49)**
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> General Motors plans to launch an advanced iteration of its driver assist technology on the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ electric vehicle.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advanced-driver-assistance-systems/206400/2 "2026-10-13T16:02:14Z")

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In related news, European regulators have finally forced Tesla to rename their _Full Self Driving_ mode.

> **[Tesla Finally Forced to Rename Full Self-Driving as 'Assisted Driving'—in Europe](https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-finally-forced-to-rename-full-self-driving-as-assisted-driving-in-europe)**
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> Tesla has marketed its hands-free driving feature under a deceptive name since it launched in 2016. That's starting to change now, but only in some markets.

However, a name change will not stop irresponsible people from using that technology in irresponsible ways. Last week, a friend of mine had a patient who stated that he ALWAYS drives his Model Y in _Full Self Driving_ mode, so that he can take his eyes off the road and watch videos on his smart phone.  
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