General Motors is expanding its Super Cruise network, making it the largest hands-free operating domain for advanced driver assistance systems in North America, according to the company. The expansion with LiDAR-mapped highways brings the total to about 750,000 miles of compatible roads across the U.S. and Canada. This is nearly six times the coverage of other hands-free driver assistance technologies on the market.
Super Cruise, launched in 2017, includes major Canadian, U.S. and state highways. The new batch of compatible roads includes minor highways that connect smaller cities and townships, allowing drivers to travel hands-free between more rural areas. This expansion is expected to appeal to Super Cruise customers with compatible trailers who enjoy camping, boating or using recreational vehicles.
More than 80 percent of surveyed owners with Super Cruise have reported that it makes driving more relaxing and is their second most important reason for choosing a vehicle. The company has continuously improved the technology since its launch, with features like automatic lane change, enhanced navigation and hands-free trailering.
This latest expansion will be available for most Super Cruise-enabled vehicles except for the Cadillac CT6, Chevrolet Bolt EUV and Cadillac XT6. GM will add the roads incrementally through 2025.
