Mazda have announced that it will be showcasing new technologies at the CEATEC Japan 2014 exhibition which opens tomorrow at the Makuhari Messe complex in Tokyo.
First up is Adaptive LED Headlights which uses an LED array to implement glare-free high beam technology. Like most high beam assist systems, a camera is used to detect the headlamps of oncoming cars or the tail lamps of cars ahead of you.
The LED array is divided into four blocks which can be switched on and off independently, thus allowing the beam to be controlled precisely to avoid other cars. Mazda says this will make it possible to drive with the high beam on at all times, with only parts of the beam deactivated when needed.
The ALH headlamps also use LED for low beams. An LED source at the side of the headlamps provide a wide-distribution low beam to expand the area of illumination on either side of the vehicle. At highway speeds, the headlamps’ auto-levelling mechanism raises the axis of lighting, making it easier to see what’s ahead as early as possible.
The next bit of tech to be showcased is automated driving technology fitted to a Mazda 3. We don’t have much details about this for now – all Mazda says is it uses GPS data, vehicle state and driver state data to help avoid driving errors and accidents.
Mazda should release more information on the ALH headlamps and the automated driving tech later.
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Mazda is at the brink of becoming a bankrupt Japanese car manufacturer.
Anyway, the front of all Mazdas looks so stupid looking. Mouth open and dilated eyeballs
Bankrupt? That was the time when it was under Ford’s umbrella.
Mazda is now growing at a average-market-beating pace. They have just built a new plant in Mexico to increase production of all models, especially the CX-5, which is a hit in most markets.The CX-3 is coming soon, too.
meanwhile in malaysia. 2 airbags. =D
No lah, Mazda models are quite well-equipped in terms of safety features compared to other rivals.
At least ESP is standard across the range for most of its models. Opt for the higher spec models and you get 6-airbags.
if mazda 2 get higher spec option for malaysia with 6 airbags, great. otherwise. no.
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No road detected due to MRT construction, lol
Impressive, but i doubt it will offered here with the mazda2..remember we only have TWO airbags!
Lousy car
Yeah. VVTI rocks!!
Dinosaur !still running VVTi..outdated!!
Looks really like angry bird. For kids issit?
Can retrofit in my car ke ? Old bloke and rabun ayam like me need this kind of thing to drive at night, I use high beam all the time meh..
Nice headlamps. Love this car, followed by Vios, and then City.
Followed by vios and then city? Go home you are drunk kid!