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‘A (cruise control) can be adaptive.’

[⟨det (nn cruise.n control.n)⟩ adaptive.a]

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In Wikipedia:

Safety can be improved by providing computer controlled intervention of vehicle controls with systems such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), adaptive cruise control and Lane Assist Systems.
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In Wikipedia:

The S65 and S600 add on night vision, heated wood / leather – wrapped steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, power panoramic sunroof, rear dual – zone automatic climate controls, 8 – way power – adjustable heated / ventilated rear seats w / lumbar adjustment, alcantara headliner, and rearview camera.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Along with the usual array of refinements that come with almost every new generation of a car, the Golf gets technology like adaptive cruise control, adaptive chassis control and parking assist systems.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR ONYX EXTERIOR SAFFRON / BELUGA HIDES OLIVE ASH VENEER OPTIONS INCLUDE: SEAT PIPING, BRIGHT CHROMED LOWER BUMPER MATRIX STYLE GRILLE, DEEP PILE OVERMATS, OLIVE ASH VENEER, PRIVACY HANDSET, IPOD INTERFACE, NAIM AUDIO SYSTEM, REVERSING CAMERA, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FULL-WIDTH REAR SEAT WITH ADJUSTABLE OUTER SEATS, REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE, VALET KEY, AND VENEERED PICNIC TABLES
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Black / sand Mileage 18 Transmission M6 Warranty Yes (photo courtesy of Bentley) 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur ONYX WITH SAFFRON AND OLIVE ASH VENEER Sale Price $ 214,595 2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR ONYX EXTERIOR SAFFRON / BELUGA HIDES OLIVE ASH VENEER OPTIONS INCLUDE: SEAT PIPING, BRIGHT CHROMED LOWER BUMPER MATRIX STYLE GRILLE, DEEP PILE OVERMATS, OLIVE ASH VENEER, PRIVACY HANDSET, IPOD INTERFACE, NAIM AUDIO SYSTEM, REVERSING CAMERA, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FULL – WIDTH REAR SEAT WITH ADJUSTABLE OUTER SEATS, REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE, VALET KEY, AND VENEERED PICNIC TABLES I figure if we don’t eat any more the money we save may help with the car payment.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Nissan, Green Daily Electronic nannies are all the rage these days, with many cars being equipped with lane – departure warning, adaptive cruise control and more.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

I was thinking of creating adaptive cruise control on my car.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Introduced in 2004, WABCO’s adaptive cruise control (ACC) monitors distances in front of a commercial vehicle and improves braking reaction time through an algorithm – enhanced system that combines a radar sensor, yaw rate sensor and electronic control unit in a single housing.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Radar – adaptive cruise control, satellite radio, dual headrest DVD players, airplane – style seatback trays, supple expanses of leather and luxurious deep – pile wool carpeting are spotted on the briefest of glances at the vehicle’s spec sheet.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Unique carpet mats, a rear seat A / V system, and adaptive cruise control are also included.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Not exactly a safety feature, but reliant on the same Mba is the adaptive cruise control.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

The options are also pure hi – tech: Audi lane assist helps to keep the car in its lane, adaptive cruise control maintains a constant distance to the car ahead and Audi side assist helps the driver change lane safely.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

In fact, many new systems, such as adaptive cruise control and collision detection technology, are already offered as options on the consumer vehicle market.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Some applications: Evaluation tool for collision avoidance systems and for adaptive cruise control.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

The rash of accident avoidance technologies? like blind spot detection, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control (which slows your vehicle down if you get too close to another car)? cross age boundaries in their appeal…
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Adaptive cruise control has been available since the early 19990s.
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In Wikipedia:

The Lexus division was the first to bring adaptive cruise control to the US market in 2000 with the LS 430’s Dynamic Laser Cruise Control system.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Stand – alone options include adaptive cruise control, navigation, and various sport packages (which include different wheels, paddle shifters for Tiptronic transmissions, sport tires, sport suspension and sport seats.)
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

But what increasingly sets luxury cars apart are technological gizmos such as adaptive cruise control (it adjusts the car’s speed relative to the car in front of you), Bluetooth wireless technology (so you can leave that cellphone ear piece at home), and voice – activated controls (so you don’t have to lift a finger).
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Queried on 2013-05-23.