Tag: autonomous cars
UK could introduce driverless cars in 2026, record number of EV chargers installed in 2023
Driverless cars could be on some UK roads by the end of 2026, the transport secretary has told the BBC. Mark Harper also said he expected to see the owners of those vehicles being able to travel without having to watch where they're going by the end of that year. Last month the government announced…
BMW to introduce hands-free driving in Germany
Highly automated driving as a new option for customers in Germany For the first time, the vehicle takes over the task of driving in full – including in the dark New hands-free function means drivers can switch to other in-vehicle activities while travelling at up to 60 km/h (37 mph) Level 3 highly automated driving,…
Driverless cars within 4 years, UK at risk of ‘massive security breach’
Driverless cars could be delivering groceries and transporting passengers on Britain’s roads within four years under plans being considered by the Government. The Department for Transport has drawn up plans for laws that would allow autonomous vehicles without safety drivers in the front seat, according to industry sources. The legislation would be a slimmed down version…
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…
