adaptive cruise control
noun
: a system in an automobile that can automatically adjust the settings of the cruise control in response to external driving conditions
Jaguar's adaptive cruise control … tracks the speed and position of the car in the lane ahead and automatically adjusts the speed to keep a safe time interval.—
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Standard features include Volvo’s Pilot Assist for semi-autonomous driving, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping and the carmaker’s City Safety system.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
All versions have a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, adaptive cruise control, powered seat adjustment and front heated seats.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
This is accompanied by the full range of car-like ADAS features, such as blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, lane change assistance, and even adaptive cruise control.
—James Morris, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The Cherokee should be available with plenty of technology including driver assist features like adaptive cruise control which is rapidly becoming standard on all but the most entry level models.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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James Raia, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
All versions have a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, adaptive cruise control, powered seat adjustment and front heated seats.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
This is accompanied by the full range of car-like ADAS features, such as blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, lane change assistance, and even adaptive cruise control.
—James Morris, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The Cherokee should be available with plenty of technology including driver assist features like adaptive cruise control which is rapidly becoming standard on all but the most entry level models.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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“Adaptive cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adaptive%20cruise%20control. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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