GM sets record: Largest hands-free caravan with Super Cruise
General Motors (GM) has achieved a historic milestone by conducting the largest hands-free caravan across the Bay Bridge between San Francisco and Oakland, featuring all 20 of their Super Cruise-enabled vehicles. Launched in 2017, Super Cruise stands as the industry's first true hands-free advanced driver assistance system, offering the widest selection of compatible models compared to competitors who have nine or fewer. GM's system uniquely provides hands-free towing capabilities. The company plans to expand its hands-free technology lineup in 2025 with upcoming models including the Cadillac VISTIQ and Escalade IQ.
General Motors (GM) ha raggiunto un traguardo storico conducendo la più grande carovana hands-free attraverso il Bay Bridge tra San Francisco e Oakland, con tutti e 20 i loro veicoli Super Cruise-enabled. Lanciato nel 2017, Super Cruise si presenta come il primo vero sistema avanzato di assistenza alla guida hands-free del settore, offrendo la più ampia selezione di modelli compatibili rispetto ai concorrenti che ne offrono nove o meno. Il sistema di GM fornisce in modo unico capacità di traino hands-free. L'azienda prevede di espandere la sua gamma di tecnologie hands-free nel 2025 con i modelli in arrivo, tra cui la Cadillac VISTIQ e l'Escalade IQ.
General Motors (GM) ha logrado un hito histórico al realizar la caravana hands-free más grande a través del Puente Bay entre San Francisco y Oakland, presentando los 20 de sus vehículos Super Cruise-enabled. Lanzado en 2017, Super Cruise se establece como el primer verdadero sistema avanzado de asistencia al conductor hands-free de la industria, ofreciendo la más amplia selección de modelos compatibles en comparación con los competidores que tienen nueve o menos. El sistema de GM ofrece de manera única capacidades de remolque hands-free. La compañía planea expandir su línea de tecnología hands-free en 2025 con modelos próximos que incluyen la Cadillac VISTIQ y la Escalade IQ.
제너럴 모터스(General Motors, GM)는 샌프란시스코와 오클랜드를 연결하는 베이 브릿지를 가로질러 20대의 슈퍼 크루즈(Super Cruise) 지원 차량을 동원하여 역사적인 이정표를 세웠습니다. 2017년에 출시된 슈퍼 크루즈는 업계 최초의 진정한 핸즈프리 고급 운전 보조 시스템으로, 경쟁업체에 비해 아홉 대 이하의 호환 모델보다 더 넓은 선택을 제공합니다. GM의 시스템은 독특하게도 핸즈프리 견인 능력을 제공합니다. 이 회사는 2025년에 다가오는 모델인 캐딜락 VISTIQ와 에스컬레이드 IQ를 포함하여 핸즈프리 기술 라인을 확장할 계획입니다.
General Motors (GM) a atteint un jalon historique en réalisant le plus grand convoi mains libres à travers le Bay Bridge entre San Francisco et Oakland, avec tous les 20 de leurs véhicules Super Cruise-enabled. Lancé en 2017, Super Cruise représente le premier véritable système avancé d’assistance à la conduite mains libres de l’industrie, offrant la plus large sélection de modèles compatibles par rapport aux concurrents qui en proposent neuf ou moins. Le système de GM offre de manière unique des capacités de remorque mains libres. L'entreprise prévoit d'élargir sa gamme de technologies mains libres en 2025 avec des modèles à venir, y compris la Cadillac VISTIQ et l’Escalade IQ.
General Motors (GM) hat einen historischen Meilenstein erreicht, indem sie die größte hands-free Karawane über die Bay Bridge zwischen San Francisco und Oakland durchgeführt haben, die alle 20 ihrer Super Cruise-fähigen Fahrzeuge umfasst. 2017 eingeführt, steht Super Cruise als das erste echte hands-free Advanced Driver Assistance System der Branche, das die breiteste Auswahl an kompatiblen Modellen im Vergleich zu Wettbewerbern bietet, die neun oder weniger haben. Das System von GM bietet einzigartig hands-free Anhängerfähigkeiten. Das Unternehmen plant, seine Technologie für die hands-free Nutzung im Jahr 2025 mit kommenden Modellen, darunter die Cadillac VISTIQ und Escalade IQ, zu erweitern.
- Industry leadership with 20 Super Cruise-enabled models versus competitors' maximum of 9
- Unique market advantage with hands-free towing capability
- Planned expansion of Super Cruise technology to new models in 2025
- None.
Insights
This demonstration of GM's Super Cruise technology across 20 vehicles highlights their significant lead in hands-free driving capabilities, but the market impact is While impressive from a technical standpoint, showing more than double the hands-free enabled models compared to competitors, this PR event doesn't materially affect GM's financial outlook or competitive position.
The technology's availability across multiple price points and vehicle types indicates strong commercialization, particularly with unique features like hands-free towing. However, the planned expansion to new models in 2025 was already known to investors. The Bay Bridge demonstration, while noteworthy for setting a record, serves more as a marketing event than a significant business development. The real metrics investors should watch are Super Cruise adoption rates and revenue generation from subscription services.
Sure, you can caravan with your friends across the Bay Bridge....but imagine doing it with your hands off the steering wheel.
GM initially launched Super Cruise in 2017 as the industry's first true hands-free advanced driver assistance system. It's now available on 20 vehicles - the widest selection in the market - while our closest competitors offer nine or fewer hands-free models. Plus, GM's Super Cruise is the only technology that provides hands-free towing capabilities.
With vehicles across various price points, GM is expanding access to our hands-free technology, bringing the comfort and convenience of Super Cruise to even more customers.
Here's a list of the vehicles included in the caravan:
- Buick Enclave
- Cadillac CT4
- Cadillac CT5
- Cadillac Escalade
- Cadillac LYRIQ
- Cadillac OPTIQ
- Chevrolet Blazer EV
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Chevrolet Silverado
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- Chevrolet Suburban
- Chevrolet Tahoe
- Chevrolet Traverse
- GMC Acadia
- GMC HUMMER EV SUV
- GMC HUMMER EV Pickup
- GMC Sierra
- GMC Sierra EV
- GMC Yukon
- GMC Yukon XL
Additionally, customer choice in how they go hands-free will continue to grow in 2025 and beyond, with Super Cruise available on upcoming models including the Cadillac VISTIQ, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and more yet to be announced.
Automatic Lane Change and Lane Change on Demand are not available while trailering. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply. Visit cadillacsupercruise.com, chevysupercruise.com, buick.com/explore/connectivity/super-cruise or gmc.com/connectivity-technology/super-cruise for compatible roads and full details.
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