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No, That Car Is Not Self-Driving

  No, That Car Is Not Self-Driving By Sean Tucker 10/11/2022 8:22am There are no self-driving cars for sale in America today. But the guy next to you in traffic may think he has one. See that sandwich? He’s trusting that car a little too much. That’s the unsettling conclusion of a new study from one […]

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Mercedes Gets Approval for Some Self-Driving Tech in Nevada

  Mercedes Gets Approval for Some Self-Driving Tech in Nevada By Sean Tucker 01/09/2023 8:26am Owners of some Mercedes-Benz vehicles will be able to legally take their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road in Nevada soon. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles said Thursday that the automaker could self-certify that its Drive

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California Approves Mercedes’ Hands-Free, Eyes-Off System, With Limits

  California Approves Mercedes’ Hands-Free, Eyes-Off System, With Limits By Sean Tucker 06/12/2023 9:25am Owners of some Mercedes-Benz vehicles will be able to legally take their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road under limited circumstances in California soon. The California Department of Motor Vehicles has approved the use of Mercedes’ Drive Pilot

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Thanks to Mercedes, Turquoise Lights Mean Self-Driving

  Thanks to Mercedes, Turquoise Lights Mean Self-Driving By Sean Tucker 12/19/2023 8:22am A future of self-driving cars will introduce all kinds of new problems for society to solve. Among them: How are we to know when the car is doing the driving? Mercedes has solved that problem. We’ll just look for the turquoise-colored marker lights.

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Lane-Keeping Assist: Everything You Need to Know

  Lane-Keeping Assist: Everything You Need to Know By Russ Heaps 05/16/2023 12:00pm Quick Facts About Lane-Keeping Assist In the lexicon of today’s driver-assistance technology, Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA) is a feature we hear about often. Also called Lane-Keep Assist, it is one of the building blocks in the foundation of fully autonomous cars. Staying within the

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Traction Control System: How It Works and When To Use It

  Traction Control System: How It Works and When To Use It By Austin Morris 06/06/2023 8:00am Traction Control System Quick Facts Driving at night during a rain or snowstorm can be a scary experience, especially when you have to worry about your car losing traction, hydroplaning, or, worse, potentially crashing. Traction also comes into play

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10 Common Car Insurance Mistakes

  10 Common Car Insurance Mistakes By KBB Editors 01/20/2021 1:28pm Find out how to avoid common car insurance mistakes when shopping around. Obviously, not having any coverage is the biggest car insurance mistake you can make. Also, buying the first insurance policy you come across is not the best decision either.  Because buying a car is considered

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What Auto Insurance Do I Need to Buy(USA)?

  What Auto Insurance Do I Need to Buy(USA)? By Jennifer Brozic 09/30/2021 8:00am Car insurance can help pay for medical bills, vehicle repairs, and other expenses you might incur if you’re in an accident or can’t drive your car due to a covered incident. You can choose to include different types of coverage in your

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Should I Drop Collision Insurance?

  Should I Drop Collision Insurance? By Jennifer Brozic 07/20/2021 4:00pm Dropping collision insurance or any other coverage that’s not required by law can help you save on your insurance premiums. But it can cost you if you’re in an accident: Without adequate coverage, you can get stuck paying for repairs out of pocket. Deciding when

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Do I Need Collision Insurance on an Older Car?

  Do I Need Collision Insurance on an Older Car? By Jennifer Brozic 07/19/2021 12:00pm No matter how old your car is, you need collision insurance if you have an auto loan or lease. But what if you’re not leasing your vehicle, and your loan is paid off? Collision insurance isn’t required by law in any state, but

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