Parallel parking will not be as hard as before when technology allows the car to help you out. This will be the case for Lincoln MKS sedan and the new variant of the Lincoln MKT crossover scheduled for release in 2010.
The cars from Ford will be equipped with Active Park Assist that utilizes ultrasonic technology and the EPAS or the Electric Power Assisted Steering to park the car. The parking system helps make the difficult task a no brainer since the car will do the initial positioning for parking, calculate distance and angle, and steer the vehicle right into the spot.
Designers of the system aim to match luxury car rivals from Lexus and other companies using automatic parking technology. Once on production a driver can just relax without any worries of getting a dent or a scratch on his car while parking. The driver just needs to control the throttle and the pedal since the car will takeover steering. It will also watch for any incoming traffic.
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January 23rd, 2009 | Posted in Active Park Assist, Ford | No Comments
Another little lolpost with this photo of a Toyota RAV4 obviously equipped with parking sensors — apparently not the kind that tells you you’re nearing an obstacle BEFORE you park your car right into it…
The RAV4-owner posted his story in this topic at the Toyota Owners Club.
“Had a slight mishap in the rav where the parking sensors decided to tell me there was something behind me after i hit it…”
September 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Accidents, Toyota | No Comments
Not only is the 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG one hit ride it’s also got an excellent parking system in place. Parking sensors, rear view camera… and you can switch it off easily…
Well done Mercedes, all production cars should have a similar system…
August 6th, 2008 | Posted in Back-up Camera, Mercedes, Video | No Comments
This is what happens… Source: our bmw’s.
July 14th, 2008 | Posted in Accidents, BMW | No Comments
The Proxel Parking Sensors EPS-MICRO does what it’s supposed to do. That’s sick. 
I’m happy people actually upload this kind of stuff on Youtube. Thanks Delsy!
April 20th, 2008 | Posted in Parking Sensors, Proxel, Video | No Comments
It may seem a bit odd — a blog dedicated to parking sensor systems — but we think there’s room on the internet for some independent and honest info on the systems available to the public.
Expect reviews, links to sales and updates on new systems coming out… Stay tuned!
April 18th, 2008 | Posted in General, Parking Sensors | No Comments
