GM: 1 billion 'hands-free' miles reached with Super Cruise system

General Motors has reached a historic goal in assisted driving, announcing that drivers have surpassed the milestone of one billion miles travelled in hands-free mode using the Super Cruise system. The figure testifies to exponential growth: almost half of this distance has been covered in the last 12 months, thanks to a fleet that now numbers some 750,000 enabled vehicles in North America. In parallel with this operational success, the Detroit-based group has confirmed the integration of Google Gemini AI on board some 4 million vehicles. The generative artificial intelligence will replace previous voice assistance systems, offering more natural and contextual interaction.

Gemini will allow drivers to handle complex requests, such as planning optimised routes based on remaining fuel or finding suitable parking spaces for vehicles with trailers, dramatically improving the digital user experience. These announcements consolidate GM's strategy towards complete autonomy. The company aims to reach 850,000 users by the end of 2026 and has already started testing the next generation of 'eyes-off' technology, scheduled to debut in 2028 on the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Despite fierce competition with Tesla's Full Self-Driving system, GM is focusing on safety and map accuracy to differentiate its offering in the connected car market.