On the Dash:
- GM is testing self-driving technology with 200 vehicles on highways in Michigan and California.
- Data from 34 states over six months is being used to refine system performance.
- Automaker targets “eyes-off” driving launch of Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028.
General Motors has begun testing its new, mostly self-driving technology on highways in Michigan and California, the company confirmed Monday.
The automaker is using 200 test vehicles equipped with trained drivers who can take control if needed. GM said it has collected data from vehicles operating in 34 states over the past six months to support development.
GM plans to introduce “eyes-off” driving capability beginning in 2028 on its premium, all-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ. The system is designed to enable safe vehicle operation even if the driver is not actively monitoring the road.
The new technology builds on GM’s existing Super Cruise system, which includes hands-free driving, automatic lane changes, and adaptive cruise control that adjusts speed based on surrounding traffic.
Company officials said real-world testing is critical to improving the system. Data collected during this phase will be used to enhance perception models, planning systems and overall performance.
The testing marks a continued shift toward personal-use autonomous technology, following GM’s exit from the robotaxi business in late 2024. The company shut down its Cruise unit following an incident in which a self-driving vehicle struck and dragged a pedestrian in San Francisco.
