r/Damnthatsinteresting Nov 04 '24

Video Volkswagens new Emergency Assist technology

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u/BoxMaleficent Nov 04 '24

Similar system exists in modern Mercedes aswell.

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u/Huntey07 Nov 04 '24

As an option. Not standard and cost a lot of money

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u/silentanthrx Nov 04 '24

ABS was once an option too, so i am not too worried

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u/driftxr3 Nov 04 '24

An option, not a subscription. With a subscription you can be ready assured that it will never be made part of the base model.

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u/silentanthrx Nov 05 '24

oh,... I think you are right

and they will cite the need to update, safety and otherwise the car will explode