Ford’s trucks learned a new skill: towing on the highway (sometimes).
For 2027, the F-150 — America’s best-selling vehicle — will introduce a version of its BlueCruise hands-free driver-assistance system that will be available while towing a boat, camper, or trailer on compatible highways, executives told Business Insider.
It is not fully self-driving. Drivers must keep their eyes on the road and be prepared to take over, but can remove their hands from the steering wheel and feet from the pedals.
The update helps bring Ford up to speed with its cross-town Detroit rival, General Motors, which added trailering to its hands-off highway system in…
