GWM rewriting driver-assistance software for NZ models

GWM rewriting driver-assistance software for NZ models
A range of GWM models, including the Haval Jolion, should benefit from the updates. (Images: Supplied/Driven)
Richard Bosselman
Recalibration of crash-avoidance and driver-alert systems in vehicles from GWM is coming.Concerns about over-zealous, occasionally bizarre behaviour from the DMS (driver monitoring) and ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) in products across the multi-tendrilled Chinese marque’s portfolio have hit home.GWM acknowledges the technology isn’t wholly sorted for New Zealand and Australia, so engineers from China are rewriting the software.The company says it has taken on board feedback from Australia and NZ – and acted.This wi...

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