Tag: autonomous cars
Tech Digest daily roundup: Cyber attacks on autonomous cars risk ‘mass casualties’
Cyber attacks on self-driving cars risk causing “mass casualties”, MPs have warned, as the Government considers whether to allow autonomous vehicles on Britain’s roads. MPs on the transport committee said there was a “delicate balance to be struck” between embracing innovation and keeping the public safe as driverless cars take to UK’s streets. In a report…
9 in 10 drivers not keen on buying a self-driving car, survey claims
Image: Shutterstock According to a new survey, nearly 9 in 10 car drivers 'would not be keen to buy a self-driving car'. Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk asked 1000 car insurance customers whether they would be keen to buy a self-driving car and 87% said they wouldn’t. Last month the UK became the…
1 in 3 drivers would only trust autonomous car if they could take over controls
35% like driving and don’t want a driverless car Older drivers most against driverless cars UK drivers are not ready to embrace driverless technology yet, according to a survey. The Opinium survey of 2,000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap, a provider of GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance, finds that only 6% would feel safe travelling…
Britain moves closer to self-driving cars with Highway Code changes
Government sets out changes to Highway Code to ensure self-driving vehicles are introduced safely Changes clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles, including when a driver must be ready to take back control Future technology could improve and level up transport, easing congestion, cutting emissions, and reducing collisions Drivers will be able to experience the full…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Human ‘drivers’ not accountable in self-driving cars
Human drivers should not be legally accountable for road safety in the era of autonomous cars, a report says. In these cars, the driver should be redefined as a "user-in-charge", with very different legal responsibilities, according to the law commissions for England and Wales, and Scotland. If anything goes wrong, the company behind the driving…
Over 70% wouldn’t trust driverless car, claims survey
A survey of a 1000 adults by vehicle leasing company Vanarama has revealed that 73% of Brits currently wouldn't feel safe being transported by a driverless, or autonomous, vehicle. Nearly 9 in 10 (89%) motorists said the main reason is that they don't believe that UK roads are ready for driverless cars yet. Roughly the…
The Future of Driving: 7 First-of-Their-Kind Car Technologies on the Horizon
In just over 100 years, the modern car has evolved from a metal skeleton on wheels to a luxurious cabin catering to every need imaginable. From the revolutionary keyed ignition added in 1949 to heated seats invented by the 60s, cars develop in tandem with ever-expanding technology. In 2020 alone automotive technology gained several innovative…
ServCity aims to make autonomous driving a reality
The UK’s newest autonomous mobility service research project ServCity has launched to help cities solve how they can harness the latest autonomous vehicle technologies and successfully incorporate them into a complex urban environment. Jointly funded by the government and industry, the government’s £100m Intelligent Mobility fund is administered by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous…
Half of UK drivers don’t trust driverless technology
Half of UK drivers do not trust new driverless technology, with women less likely to trust it than men (men 46%, women 55%), according to a new survey. Over 55s (62%) are twice as likely to mistrust it compared to the under 35s (30%). The Opinium survey of 2000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap.com,…
Semi-autonomous cars ‘less likely’ to get blame for crashes
The public is more likely to blame accidents involving semi-autonomous cars on the driver rather than the technology, new research claims. According to the study, in an accident where a human driver and artificial intelligence have dual control, the public is more inclined to blame the person. The research team behind the study warned the…
