Abstract: A vehicle residual integrity monitoring system leverages the existing onboard vehicle computer network architecture and onboard data communication bus to obtain and process data items generated by various vehicle network modules. The data items are generated in response to the occurrence of events that impact residual value of the vehicle or subsystems of the vehicle. The system maintains a residual integrity score that provides an indication of the residual value of the vehicle, based upon a plurality of intelligently processed factors. By monitoring existing onboard network traffic, information is gathered to form new views of the vehicle condition that can be utilized to better approximate the true overall value of the vehicle. This information can supplement conventionally available information (e.g., odometer readings) and serves as an added benefit to the vehicle operator, used car customers, service technicians, and potentially other users.

Abstract: A torque steer compensation algorithm utilizing selected vehicle parameters, such as for example engine torque, accelerator pedal position, throttle position, transmission gear, and vehicle speed. Rates of change of the parameters are determined and compared to predetermined thresholds, whereby a torque steer factor is determined. The resulting torque steer factor is subsequently multiplied with a conventional, prior art predicted steering assist signal to arrive at a modified steering assist signal which is output to the coil of the steering column to reduce driver perception of torque steer at the steering wheel.

Abstract: A vehicle deceleration display system includes a serial data bus operable for communicating a plurality of sequentially-measured vehicle speed datums in a respective sequential manner. A control unit is operatively connected to the serial data bus and is operable for receiving and processing the vehicle speed data therefrom. The control unit is programmed to sequentially calculate vehicle deceleration values respectively corresponding with the sequential speed data to provide a variable output signal. The variable output signal corresponds with and varies in accordance with the sequential vehicle deceleration values. A variable display is connected to the control unit and varies in response to the deceleration values. A method of calculating and displaying vehicle deceleration values is also provided.