Backup Collision Intervention
Infiniti takes the now commonplace backup camera to new levels of
complexity in its 2013 JX35 luxury crossover SUV. First, an Around-View
Monitor with Moving Object Detection shows both a 360-degree image of
the area outside the vehicle and delivers visual and audible warnings if
the system “sees” moving objects crossing within the front or rear
views when pulling out of a parking space or backing up. A new Backup
Collision Intervention System adds another layer of safety to the system
with the ability to automatically engage the brakes to help avoid a
collision with vehicles and objects crossing its path while in reverse
gear the driver either can’t see or isn’t reacting to quickly enough.
The
new Infiniti IPL G Convertible made its global debut at the Los Angeles
Auto Show. With its advanced VQ37HR 3.7-litre V6 engine, the 2013 IPL G
Convertible will become the second model in the Infiniti Performance
Line lineup when it goes on sale at Infiniti Canada retailers in spring
2012 (CNW Group/Nissan Canada Inc.)
The
new Infiniti IPL G Convertible made its global debut at the Los Angeles
Auto Show. With its advanced VQ37HR 3.7-litre V6 engine, the 2013 IPL G
Convertible will become the second model in the Infiniti Performance
Line lineup when it goes on sale at Infiniti Canada retailers in spring
2012 (CNW Group/Nissan Canada Inc.)
Magic Vision Control
The all-new Mercedes-Benz SL has a super-innovative windshield wiper
system named Magic Vision Control, which, instead of shooting water from
the front hood deck, shoots warm water out of mini-jets built into the
windshield-wipers.
This stops excess water from
overshooting and missing the windshield and it also stops the driver
from being temporarily blind as traditional jets shoot out windshield
washer solution. The Magic Vision Control System is programed to behave
differently under different situations.For instance in winter summer or
depending on whether the cabriolet top is up or down, it will behave
differently. The system automagically varies the amount of water output
depending upon speed, ambient temperature, and current driving
conditions which include ambient temperature.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster
Front Center-Mounted Airbag
The redesigned 2013 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia
seven-passenger crossover SUVs include the industry’s first
center-mounted airbag. The tubular-shaped restraint deploys between the
front seats and is designed to help protect the driver from injury in
collisions on the passenger’s side when he or she is the only occupant.
It’s also expected to provide additional protection to the driver and
front passenger in a side-impact crash and help deliver additional
safety benefits in rollover situations.
The front center airbag will be
introduced on the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Chevrolet Traverse
midsize crossovers in the 2013 model.
Hands-Free Power Liftgate
The latest twist on remote vehicle access uses neither a keyfob control
nor a pushbutton. Rather, the 2013 Ford Escape compact crossover SUV
allows those burdened with baggage to engage the available
power-operated liftgate via a simple kicking motion with one’s foot
under the rear bumper (provided the car’s keyfob is in a pocket or
purse). The same process closes the hatch. Mercedes-Benz offers a
similar system for hands-free opening and closing the trunk in its 2013
SL-Class hardtop roadster
Ford
Escape SUV features a segment-first hands-free power liftgate that
opens with a simple kicking gesture under the rear bumper and without
the need to fumble for a key.
Ford
Escape SUV features a segment-first hands-free power liftgate that opens
with a simple kicking gesture under the rear bumper and without the
need to fumble for a key.
Inductive Charging
In addition to added ways to connect with mobile phones and other
devices, at least one car is able to keep such electronics charged
without having to plug them in. Available on the 2013 Dodge Dart as a
Mopar dealer-installed accessory is a new inductive wireless charging
system allows driver to simply set electronic devices in a specified
charging zone to keep the juice flowing.
2013 Dodge Dart Will Offer Wireless Cell Phone Charging.
Pushbutton Gear Selector
With many automatic transmissions now being electronically controlled,
the old analog shift lever is fast becoming superfluous and is making
way to alternative means of putting a car in gear. To that end, the
midsize 2013 Lincoln MKX brings back the pushbutton gear selector – a
feature the industry hasn’t seen since the early 1960’s. This new twist
on an old concept frees up center console space by providing buttons to
engage park, neutral, reverse and forward gears. Similarly, the 2013 Ram
1500 full-size pickup truck is the first vehicle this side of a Jaguar
to offer a dial-in gear selector instead of a shift lever.
Lincoln MKZ Concept
Tactile-Warning Safety Seat
The 2013 Cadillac XTS full-size luxury sedan affords a set-of-the-pants
approach to accident avoidance with its new Safety Alert Seat that
engages pulse patterns on the left or right side of the cushion when the
car is, say, drifting beyond highway markers or when it’s in close
proximity to other cars or obstacles while parking. Vibrations on both
sides of the cushion would alert the driver to threats from the front or
rear, such as when the car is coming up too quickly on traffic ahead.
The system works in tandem with other visual alerts, and General Motors
says its research demonstrates it can quickly and accurately focus the
driver’s attention to the direction of impending hazards.
The all-new Cadillac XTS will be
the industry’s first car to feature directional tactile sensation to
warn drivers of potential crash threats.
Text Messaging Assistant
With distracted driving now being a major cause of accidents, and
cities/states banning use of handheld devices, automakers are looking at
ways to help drivers remain connected, but as safely as possible. To
that end, Nissan is debuting a Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant as
part of the new NissanConnect smartphone connectivity system in the 2013
Altima. The system will read text messages aloud to users and enable
them to respond, either by voice command or via a steering wheel-mounted
button that sends preset text like “driving, can’t text,” “on my way”
or “running late.”
2013 Nissan Altima Sedan
'Zero Gravity' Seats
As anyone who drives long distances can attest, sitting in a comfortable
driver’s seat can make the difference between an enjoyable and
intolerable journey.
To help reduce fatigue on road
trips and grueling commutes, Nissan is introducing so-called
zero-gravity seats on its 2013 midsize Altima sedan. With a design based
on posture research from the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, the new seats utilize a unique articulated seat shape
with continuous support from the pelvis to the chest and are said to
help reduce muscular and spinal loads, and improve blood flow, thus
reducing fatigue.
2013 Nissan Altima Sedan
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