The newest hybrid Lexus is a technological tour de force. The HS 250h not only drives-by-wire, but can almost drive itself.
Seriously, the driver no longer really drives the car, but instead just makes suggestions using the steering wheel, accelerator, and brake pedal, and the car's computers interpret those suggestions into actions.
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As you may remember Toyota recently recalled millions of cars because of the real fear of a loss of control on the part of Toyota drivers.
This newest hybrid from Toyota's Luxury car brand Lexus comes with a host of safety features that almost allows it to drive itself.
The question is a simple one...are you ready for the new age of drive-by-wire computer controlled cars?
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Now, not only do you have to worry about what's going to happen when YOU step on the accelerator, you have to worry about what's going to happen if your Lexus steps on the accelerator. Thanks, Toyota.
Posted by: An unlikely customer | 03/08/2010 at 11:43 AM
Unlikely Customer,
I bet you don't have a problem getting on airliners that fly at 5 miles above the earth at near the speed of sound do you? Aircraft also fly-by-wire. I would trust a computer over the soccer mom putting on her makeup in rush hour traffic, or the business man reading the times on a sales call while driving any day.
Posted by: Jason | 03/10/2010 at 12:31 PM
The manufacturers have done an extoardinary job trying to compensate for human stupidity. Todays cars are safer and more dependable then ever. Unfortunately todays drivers are among the worst because of the distractions.
Posted by: Ron Joffe | 03/13/2010 at 06:54 AM