Toyota has least distracting voice system
Detroit
TOYOTA Motor Corp's voice-activated system is no more distracting than an audio book, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, while most such systems can cause "inattention blindness" for drivers.
The foundation tested systems from six carmakers by having drivers use voice commands to make phone calls and operate the radio and CD player. General Motors Co's Chevrolet MyLink scored the worst. Toyota's was the only one that caused less distraction than making a handheld mobile phone call, said Peter Kissinger, the foundation's president.
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Transport & Logistics
Tesla lays off more staff in software, service teams, Electrek reports
GLP says 2025 bond repayment sources identified
Volvo Cars April sales rise on strong EV demand
EV automakers get reprieve in US tax credit rules
Abu Dhabi hub carrier Etihad adds banks to US$1 billion IPO
Luminar to cut nearly 20% jobs as part of restructuring