by Brian Byrne. A new generation of short-range radar that could reduce accidents is being developed by Mercedes-Benz.
The system has been developed by DaimlerChrysler in association with supplier Tyco Electronics and is expected to be offered on the S Class in the autumn.
The system warns drivers of an imminent collision and according to the developers it is more advanced than current radar-based adaptive cruise control systems which use longer-range radar to maintain distance behind the next car in traffic.
The new system is claimed to work better at close range
The short-range systems also use relatively inexpensive components, which means the systems are more likely to appear in less expensive cars.
