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General Motors’ Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance system for compatible GM vehicles and roads, with a roadmap toward eyes-off and full autonomy.

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Autonomous driving technology from GM

GM presents this site as its autonomous driving and self-driving technology hub, with Super Cruise as the currently available hands-free feature on compatible vehicles and roads. The product story centers on gradually expanding what the vehicle can do, from driver assistance to hands-free driving and, in the future, eyes-off and full-autonomy capabilities.

The page says Super Cruise launched in 2017 as a hands-free advanced driver assistance system and is available on 23 vehicle models, including SUVs, sedans, and trucks. GM also says the system has been driven over 705 million miles and supports hands-free driving on more than 600,000 miles of compatible roads in the U.S. and Canada.

Core capabilities

Adaptive cruise control

Adaptive Cruise Control uses forward-looking cameras and radar sensors to maintain a driver-selected following distance by adjusting acceleration and braking.

Hands-free driving

Super Cruise lets drivers remove their hands from the wheel and feet from the pedals on compatible roads while the vehicle remains under proper conditions.

Automated lane changes

The system can make hands-free lane changes automatically when it detects a slower vehicle, or when the driver uses a turn signal.

Lane centering with map data

Cameras, sensors, and LiDAR map data work together to identify lane markings and keep the vehicle centered in its lane.

Autonomy roadmap

GM describes a staged autonomy roadmap that progresses from driver assistance to future eyes-off driving and eventually full autonomy.

Where it fits

Long-distance highway driving
Drivers on long highway trips can use Super Cruise on compatible roads to reduce the amount of continuous steering, braking, and throttle input required.
Daily commuting
Commuters can use hands-free driving under proper conditions to make routine travel less physically demanding while still staying ready to take back control.
GM vehicle ownership
Owners of supported GM SUVs, sedans, and trucks can activate Super Cruise through an eligible OnStar plan and use the feature where the road network supports it.
Tracking GM’s autonomy roadmap
Drivers interested in autonomy can follow GM’s staged roadmap, which explains how the company is moving from driver assistance toward future eyes-off and full-autonomy systems.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Covers a clear progression from driver assistance to hands-free driving.
Supports automatic lane changes in addition to following-distance control.
Uses cameras, radar, sensors, and LiDAR map data for lane centering.
Available on multiple GM vehicle models, including SUVs, sedans, and trucks.
Backed by a large compatible-road network in the U.S. and Canada.

Cons

The page does not provide public pricing or full plan details.
Hands-free driving is limited to compatible roads and proper conditions.
Eyes-off and full-autonomy capabilities are described as future plans rather than available features.

FAQ

How do you activate Super Cruise?

GM says Super Cruise is activated through an active OnStar Super Cruise or OnStar One plan in compatible vehicles. The page does not provide setup steps beyond that.

What levels of autonomous driving does GM describe?

The page describes three autonomy stages: driver assistance, hands-free driving under proper conditions, and future eyes-off and full-autonomy capabilities. It does not list a release date for the later stages.

What does Super Cruise do while driving?

GM says Super Cruise can automatically change lanes when a slower vehicle is detected, or when the driver signals a lane change. The system also uses cameras, sensors, and LiDAR map data to keep the vehicle centered in the lane.

Where is Super Cruise available?

The source mentions compatible roads in the U.S. and Canada and a large hands-free driving network, but it does not provide a complete availability list on the page.

Is pricing listed publicly?

The pricing page does not show public pricing details in the provided content. It only confirms that activation is tied to an OnStar Super Cruise or OnStar One plan.