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General Motors plans ‘eyes-off’ driving tech for trucks and SUVs
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- General Motors announced plans to expand its "eyes-off" autonomous driving technology from the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028 to include pickup trucks, crossovers, and large SUVs, initially on highways and later on other roads.
- The company envisions future vehicles operating in "mission mode," completing tasks like grocery pickup or laundry drop-off without anyone inside the car.
- GM is developing a centralized computing platform and the OnStar AI Assistant, launching in the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq, to enhance driver interaction by answering vehicle-related questions and providing personalized assistance.
- Privacy and safety remain priorities, with customers able to control data sharing and access human OnStar advisors during emergencies despite increased AI integration.
- UBS projects GM's digital revenue could nearly triple from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $9.6 billion by 2036, highlighting the growing financial potential of the automaker's AI and software investments.
