Gadgets drive safer motoring at electronics show

CARMAKERS displaying the latest technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) are relying on sensors, connectivity and digital cameras in a drive towards eliminating accidents.

Gadgets drive safer motoring at electronics show

Mercedes-Benz is among those pursuing what is known as “active security” to build a car that would have a “less than 1% chance of getting into a crash” outside of a driver being drunk, a spokesman said.

Car industry expert Doug Newcomb of Edmunds.com said while they do not want to admit it too openly, carmakers are even working on “autonomous” cars like the celebrated self-driving vehicles tested by internet giant Google.

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