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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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
Subaru EyeSight autonomous driver assist is a lane centering technology used in tandem with adaptive cruise control.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Additionally, higher trims offer advanced features like a 360-degree camera system, parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Safety Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0 suite is standard across all trims including features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert, and pre-collision systems.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Subaru EyeSight autonomous driver assist is a lane centering technology used in tandem with adaptive cruise control.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Additionally, higher trims offer advanced features like a 360-degree camera system, parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Safety Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0 suite is standard across all trims including features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert, and pre-collision systems.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Adaptive cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adaptive%20cruise%20control. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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