IS FORD BLUECRUISE 1.2 WORTH THE WAIT? SELF-DRIVING TEST

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The Ford BlueCruise 1.2 system is evaluated against its predecessor, BlueCruise 1.0, using two Mustang Mach-E EVs on highway drives. The reviewer highlights that while both systems are competent hands-free driving aids, BlueCruise 1.2 offers notable improvements. Key new features like in-lane positioning, predictive speed assist for corners, and particularly the automatic lane change capability are praised for their smooth execution and added convenience. Despite some initial concerns about BlueCruise 1.0's tendency to wander or deactivate in corners, the testing revealed surprisingly similar performance and deactivation points for both versions in challenging scenarios like construction zones and complex intersections. The reviewer concludes that BlueCruise 1.2 is the superior choice due to its enhanced stability, particularly in turns, and the valuable new features, even though BlueCruise 1.0 remains a very capable system. The upcoming BlueCruise 1.3 is also mentioned as a promising next step.