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Self-steering systems to shut down after one minute if drivers take hands off the wheel

This brand was voted top for self-driving safety

As all the industry gears up for a potential autonomous revolution, it appears one brand stands out for perceived safety.
Published 15 November 2018
Electric cars will clog up our roads over next three decades, says study

Electric cars could clog up our roads, says study

The number of vehicles on British roads could grow by up to 51% over next three decades, according to the DfT.
Published 19 September 2018
Almost half of under-25s think driving should be on the school curriculum

Driverless cars may kill the driving test by 2040s

Self-driving vehicle technology could see driving tests made redundant within the next few decades, the vehicle checker HPI has predicted.
Published 08 August 2018

Pay-as-you-drive car insurance now offered in UK

A new pay-as-you-drive car insurance initiative has been launched in the UK, with the service being designed with low mileage drivers in mind.
Published 21 July 2018

OK Google, er, cancel the driverless taxi

AI can imitate speech — and pauses — but in unpredictable arenas such as conversation and driving it is still liable to come a cropper.
Published 15 July 2018
Russia debuts Kamaz driverless bus for football fans at World Cup 2018

World Cup 2018: Russia debuts driverless bus

The World Cup’s first self-driving bus has made its maiden journey on the roads of Kazan, the eastern Russian host city, as part of a state-back
Published 21 June 2018

Video: Kitty Hawk unveils electric flying car

Kitty Hawk has unveiled the latest version of its 'Flyer' flying car with a new video.
Published 08 June 2018
Car makers told to fit cyclist detection systems to save lives

Car makers told to fit cyclist detection systems

Changes are being made to the way new cars are assessed for safety, to encourage the widespread fitment of bicycle detection systems and help cut
Published 26 April 2018
New driving test needed for autonomous cars, say experts

New driving test needed for autonomous cars

Motorists who can't wait for the day they can hang up their driving gloves and let a car's computers take care of the driving while they sit back
Published 23 April 2018
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Is the new Audi A6 Avant the largest estate car?

Like most car makers, Audi showrooms may be crammed with SUVs, including the Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7, but many drivers still prefer the sleek lines and
Published 12 April 2018
Apple's self-driving car may use VR to simulate escaping a zombie horde

Apple self-driving car will let you fight zombies

Fully self-driving cars may be a long way off, especially since the fatal Uber accident last month, but that isn't stopping some technology...
Published 05 April 2018
Arizona police release shocking dash cam video of the Uber self-driving car fatal crash

Police release video of self-driving Uber crash

This is the moment a self-driving Uber Volvo XC90 struck Elaine Herzberg as she was pushing her bicycle across the road in Tempe, Arizona.
Published 22 March 2018