The Ford Mustang Mach-E is already known on the streets and avenues of Brazil, gaining notoriety for its performance and innovative design. But now Ford is upping the game with the introduction of a new system called Blue Cruise, promising to revolutionize the highway driving experience.

For those who aren't aware, this innovative driver assistance system is available for a monthly subscription. The catch here is that the Blue cruise allows the car to drive itself on specific roads, which is completely legal. It's such a technological business that it almost seems like something out of a fiction film.

Blue Cruise works on the “hands off, eyes on“, that is, the driver does not need to hold the steering wheel but must keep his eyes on the road. And before you ask, yes, the system keeps an eye on you too. A set of infrared cameras analyzes where your eyes are looking. If you get distracted, the system chimes, as if to say: “Hey, stay tuned to the track!"

Hand on the wheel for long trips

If you're one of those people who doesn't like holding the steering wheel on a long trip, especially on holidays when the roads are more crowded than shopping malls on Christmas Eve, Blue Cruise can be a great help. The system can follow the flow of traffic, respecting traffic laws and maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles.

However, it is worth remembering that the system only comes into action on highways with physical barriers separating the lanes. So if you're thinking about using Blue Cruise to beat city traffic, you'd better get out of the rain.

Another highlight is the flexibility of the monthly service subscription. Don't use, don't pay. You can choose to use Blue Cruise only in months when you know you will be taking longer trips, such as on vacation, for example.

Ford and the future of autonomous driving

In practice, those who have used the system say that, after some initial fear, the experience is very calm and even relaxing. The system keeps the car centered on the track and turns smoothly, but without hesitation. The only caveat is the vehicle's acceleration, which can sometimes be a little more… enthusiastic than expected.

Blue Cruise technology is a significant step towards the future of autonomous driving. Of course, we are still far from fully autonomous cars, but the Ford Mustang Mach-E with Blue Cruise It already gives a taste of what’s to come.