Autonomous Testing in Motor Trend Sept. 2016 Issue

[GCyr42]

The September 2016 issue of Motor Trend includes their autonomous testing results using the Hyundai Genesis 3.8, Tesla Model S, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, and Cadillac CT6 (models years weren't provided). They included the Genesis "for the positive buzz around its highway drive and traffic jam assist systems."

Both the Genesis and Cadillac are considered SAE Level 1 cars, while the Tesla is nearly a Level 3 car, and the M-B is sometimes a Level 2 when video-stalking another car; otherwise, it's a Level 1. The levels "are based on SAE standards from Level 1, driver assistance, to Level 5, full autonomy."

Check this issue for the various test results...

 

[Aquineas]

Yeah I can already tell where this is going. LKA definitely needs some work, but it will continue to evolve in future generations. That being said, I keep it on anyway because it does allow me to be more relaxed on the highway.

 

[MikeyTG]

I've turned off my lane keeping assist and just use the lane departure warning. I don't like the feeling of the steering moving on its own and I figure that if I can't keep it in the lane after getting buzzed for drifting I should not be driving in the first place.

 

[Nikgen]

I've turned off my lane keeping assist and just use the lane departure warning. I don't like the feeling of the steering moving on its own and I figure that if I can't keep it in the lane after getting buzzed for drifting I should not be driving in the first place.

Agreed - plus, the LKAS can be fooled when road lines change and can try to steer the car when it should not be (like when new road lines appear/disappear as road changes from 1 lane to 2). Vibration warning is all I need - not the car suddenly moving left or right when it shouldn't be!

 

[Munch520]

http://www.motortrend.com/news/testing-semi-autonomous-cars-tesla-cadillac-hyundai-mercedes/