The recent implementation of such technologies as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, and other such driver aids has led some to bring up the question, should cars drive us?Infiniti thinks so. After all, the intelligent cruise control system of the new Infiniti M35/45 uses sensors and radar to automatically slow down your car should something slower present itself in front of the driver. And safety systems can sense impending collision and pretension seat belts and close windows.
In many new cars, there are no longer direct connections between the gas pedal and the motor, and it’s only a matter of time before the car is ultimately determining just how much throttle or brake are needed regardless of operator input.
Our take? So should cars drive us? Of course not. And if your perusing this or any other auto related website you’ll agree. There’s nothing wrong with technology improving the driving experience (Lancer EVO, Nissan GT-R) but ultimately, car people enjoy cars because they enjoy driving.
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