Technology in modern cars has come a long way over the past twenty years, bringing a variety of features to make driving more enjoyable, safer, and less strenuous for the modern motorist. Among these ...

A newly surfaced Yamaha patent application overseas, indicates the company is exploring deeper integration between radar-based rider assistance systems and semi-automatic transmissions. Patent ...

A few years ago, I tried adaptive cruise control for the first time — a week in Boston's horrific commuting traffic, in a Volvo XC60. It was a revelation. Without the need to constantly brake and ...

The tech has, for the most part, made me a more relaxed driver. It makes me more aware of my surroundings and less angry when someone is driving the way I would never drive. Adaptive cruise control ...

Cruise control is available in most new vehicles. Adaptive Cruise Control adjusts your speed based on how close you are to other vehicles. Driving on the freeway for long distances can get a bit ...

The cruise control setting in a manual-transmission car operates in a similar manner to that of an automatic — that is, the system locks the throttle into place to maintain a set speed. However, there ...