Hyundai Mobis said it has developed a new active safety system designed to prevent rear-end collisions by detecting tailgating vehicles and autonomously adjusting the car’s speed to maintain a safe distance. The technology, which integrates with the vehicle’s Smart Cruise Control (SCC), marks a significant step in rear-end collision mitigation.
The system uses rear-side radar sensors and a front-facing camera to assess road and traffic conditions. When a vehicle is detected following within approximately 10 meters, the system first issues visual and audio warnings to the driver. If the situation persists, the vehicle can accelerate to increase the distance from the trailing car—an approach Hyundai Mobis says enhances driver safety through “defensive driving.”
“We will actively protect the safety of mobility users by providing solutions that can intelligently handle not only front-end safety, but also dangerous situations caused by rear vehicles while driving,” said Jung Soo-kyung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Automotive Electronics Business Unit.
Unlike existing safety systems that typically issue warnings or tighten seatbelts when a rear collision is imminent, Hyundai Mobis’s technology actively manages vehicle movement. The company says this makes it one of the first in the industry to automate a response to aggressive driving from behind.
Looking ahead, Hyundai Mobis plans to enhance the system with an autonomous lane-change feature to help vehicles avoid threatening rear traffic altogether. The development underscores the firm’s broader push into intelligent mobility solutions amid growing competition in automotive safety technologies.