Tag: autonomous cars
How Car Manufacturers Can Improve Their Pedestrian Detection Systems
The rise of autonomous vehicles has brought significant advancements in safety features. The $53 billion autonomous vehicle industry has taken the transportation sector by storm. Yet, the challenge of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
9 in 10 drivers not keen on buying a self-driving car, survey claims
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”, […]
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 […]
