Driverless cars
In the not-too-distant past, the idea of driverless cars ferrying us around cities seemed like science fiction - but now a future filled with self-driving cars on our roads could be only a few years away. With all the major manufactures like Tesla, Nissan, Ford, Volvo and even Apple looking to build and test autonomous vehicles we can expect news of the latest models, developments and incidents to come through thick and fast. Will we see a future filled with robot cars? Watch this space...
These 185mph self-driving AI cars will soon race on F1 tracks
Look, no hands…! Or a driver at all.
We need a fourth ‘white’ traffic light to ease road congestion, science says
The system would allow autonomous vehicles to control the traffic flow at busy intersections.
Future cars: 9 designs that could revolutionise the vehicle industry
The vehicle industry rapidly improves every year, bringing about incredible new and exciting technology for cars.
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Could your self-driving car choose to kill you?
Moral choice and responsibility are part of what makes us human, so how will driverless cars navigate such ethical dilemmas?
Self-driving car trial launched on Oxford roads
The Government-backed Project Endeavour will run until autumn 2021.
5G | Driverless cars could warn each other of dangers using new network
Researchers said a vehicle-generated early warning system that alerts drivers is feasible within the next few years using 5G.
Project Vector | Jaguar Land Rover begins autonomous car trials in Warwick
The British car manufacturer will run a fleet of up to 20 “pods” that will ferry students around Warwick University’s campus and beyond.
Future technology | 5 innovative vehicles delivering the future of transportation
From hyper-fast trains to flying taxis, we look at the vehicles that are set to transform how we get around.
What you need to know before you get in a driverless car
Self driving cars can take much of the danger out of driving, but they also present us with new problems to solve. So what needs to be figured out before the autonomous vehicle technology gets the green light?
Would it be possible for driverless cars to use echolocation?
Bat use it to scan their surroundings, maybe the same could be used for cars...
Hacking the economy to prosper in the coming age of artificial intelligence
AI is changing everything, from our automated smart homes to the way we drive our cars, but one of the biggest impacts will be on the job market – so how will we survive in the new automated economy?
How will driverless cars avoid potholes?
Driverless vehicles are being developed to be as autonomous as possible, but they can't judge actions in response to their environment as easily as humans.
How could self-driving cars change motoring?
Autonomous vehicles have great potential if it completely rules the driver out of the equation - especially if it is Homer Simpson...
Are self-driving cars any good at parking?
Parking can be a pain, so in the future we might be using automated technology to make things easier.
Futuristic (and one retro) cars from the Geneva Motor Show 2017
James Cutmore reveals the concept cars, new models and the odd surprise from Europe’s biggest motor show.
Driverless car failure data reveals extent of human intervention
Car manufacturers in California testing autonomous vehicles hand over disengagement reports showing how often humans had to take the wheel.
Tesla boss: Apple car an “open secret”
Elon Musk, owner of Tesla Motors, says Apple will probably make a “compelling electric car.”
Volvo autonomous cars 'on the road by 2017'
It has been a busy week for Swedish car-manufacturer Volvo, who not only partnered up with Microsoft HoloLens but also unveiled their latest self-driving car, Concept 26.
Cars of the future (from the past) – how much did we get right?
We’ve seen plenty of weird concept cars in our time, but a few of the more outlandish ideas have actually seen reality – here are our favourites.
Driverless trucks expected to hit US roads soon
Google and Apple may just have lost pole position in the race to get driverless cars on the road after US truck manufacturer to launch autonomous vehicle by the end of the year.
Five cars that will shape the future
Cars are evolving. Today, they need to be cleaner, safer and smarter. Daniel Bennett tests the vehicles that are shaping motoring's future.
Review: Ford Kuga self-parking car
We take to the cobbled streets of Bristol to put Ford's new automated parking system through its paces.