Let go of the steering wheel of your Ford!

As of today, 95% of French highways are “Blue Zones,” compatible with Ford BlueCruise autonomous technology.

What if Ford had outpaced all the autonomous driving experts? Ford’s new BlueCruise driver assistance technology, enabling level 2+ autonomous driving, is now legal and available for purchase on all new Mustang Mach-E models. To top it off, owners of previous model year Mustang Mach-E vehicles are eligible for a software update to activate the feature.

BlueCruise technology can control steering, acceleration, braking, lane positioning, and safe distances from other vehicles. Okay, it’s not revolutionary, but with everyone vying for a fully autonomous driving license, Ford finds itself somewhat isolated in this “semi-autonomous” space. The software monitors road markings, speed signs, and traffic conditions. The system primarily operates on highways and takes traffic conditions into account. Drivers using BlueCruise are not required to keep their hands on the wheel, but they must remain attentive to the road. A camera constantly monitors the driver’s gaze and head position, and yes, it works even with sunglasses on.

A free 90-day trial is offered by Ford to its customers to discover how BlueCruise works. As with any technology that comes at a cost, at the end of the trial, a monthly or annual subscription, which can be canceled and renewed at any time, will need to be purchased.

Today, over 420,000 cars are on the road worldwide with BlueCruise. More than 342 million kilometers have been traveled to validate the system’s effectiveness, which equates to over 3 million hours of driving.

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