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GM Expands “Eyes-Off” Autonomous Driving to Trucks and SUVs
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Core Expansion Plan
General Motors announced at its “GM Forward” event that its “eyes-off” autonomous-driving system, first slated for the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028, will be extended to light-duty pickups, crossovers and large SUVs. The rollout will begin on highways before expanding to other road types, and the company envisions a future “mission mode” where vehicles can perform tasks such as grocery pickup or laundry drop-off without a driver inside.
Background & Context
The expansion follows GM’s broader push to embed software, artificial intelligence and a centralized computing platform across its model range. An earlier milestone is the planned introduction of the OnStar AI Assistant in the 2027 Cadillac Lyriq, which will later be integrated into additional GM vehicles. The automaker also bundles eight years of OnStar Basics—including the forthcoming AI Assistant—with new vehicle purchases.
Data & Statistics
UBS projects GM’s digital-revenue stream could rise from $3.2 billion in the current year to $9.6 billion by 2036, describing the automaker’s software and AI capabilities as an “underappreciated and undervalued opportunity.” The OnStar-connected cameras will store recordings with end-to-end encryption, accessible only to the authorized account holder.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Eventually, your car will be able to operate in what we internally call mission mode. Handling tedious tasks on your behalf, like picking up groceries and dropping off laundry without you even in it,” — Product Officer Sterling Anderson
- “Initially, OnStar AI is really focused on deepening the vehicle experience,” — Ed Nightingale, GM's vice president of digital products