Technology

Auto-pilot ahead: Shifting gears to a self-driving future

The thrill of removing my hands from the steering wheel of a car to let it drive autonomously is an experience I’ll never forget.

02 October 2023

Exactly a year ago, in October 2022, at the international launch of the BMW 7 Series in Palm Springs, California, I could legally test the electric i7’s Driving Assistant Pro hands-free feature called “Highway Assistant”.

It’s available on select stretches on the interstate highway in California for speeds of up to 130km/h for prolonged periods.

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