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From 'hands-free' to 'eyes-off': how General Motors is simulating its way to autonomous driving

Published

13 October 2026

Topic

technology

◆ Sectors

Micromobility

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

General Motors is advancing its autonomous driving technology by using 360-degree simulators to measure driver attention and takeover timing, aiming to launch an 'eyes-off' Super Cruise system by 2028 amid regulatory challenges.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 5 sources have reported it between 12 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a tighter timeline as GM's move to 'eyes-off' tech pressures regulators and competitors. Prepare to reposition if your product relies on driver attention assumptions or regulatory pace.

◆ Coverage

5 sources · first reported 12 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026

◆ Topics

Micromobilityautonomous-drivingsimulationgmsuper-cruiseregulationdriver-assist