Cadillac delays CT6 Super Cruise to avoid Tesla controversy [Updated]

Cadillac will delay one of the flagship features on its new CT6 luxury sedan, deeming Super Cruise not ready in time for the car’s fall 2016 release. The technology is Cadillac’s own take on semi-autonomous driver assistance, combining adaptive cruise control with active lane-keeping, similar to what Tesla pushed out to the Model S and Model X EVs in a software update as Autopilot.

Where Tesla was content to label Autopilot a beta and warn owners of its cars that they should still remain vigilant, Cadillac says it won’t release a thing until it’s entirely confident.

“Getting the technology right and doing it safely is most important, so the exact month of introduction cannot be announced at this time,” the company told Automotive News at the NAIAS this week.

Read full post here:
https://www.slashgear.com/cadillac-delays-ct6-super-cruise-to-avoid-tesla-controversy-14423163/