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Honda Ups Its Game with Level 3 Autonomous Technology Suite
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TOKYO Honda unveiled a limited batch of its flagship Legend sedan with Level 3 self-driving capabilities, becoming the world s first automaker to sell a vehicle equipped with the technology.
Lease sales of the Level 3 Legend would be limited to 100 cars at a retail price of 11 million yen ($102,000).
Honda is stepping up its game in self-driving technology as global competitors aim for fully autonomous vehicles.
The new automation technology is a big step towards eliminating human error-induced accidents, chief engineer Yoichi Sugimoto told reporters.
Level 3, also known as conditional driving automation, involves automated features which allow drivers to engage in activities behind the wheel, such as watching movies or using smartphones - but under limited conditions - while their car navigates expressway traffic.