Demand for self-driving electric vehicles to grow
Dealers are expecting demand for self-driving electric vehicles to surge in the next decade. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 66% of dealerships predict demand for autonomous EVs to […]
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Thatcham Research supports automated vehicles consultation
Thatcham Research is supporting the government’s automated vehicles consultation, Developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework. Running until 5 March, it follows the introduction of the Automated Vehicles Act and will […]
A third of drivers still cautious about autonomous vehicles
With self-driving taxis set for UK roads, new research has revealed that about a third of drivers remain uncertain about autonomous vehicles. Moove and Waymo have announced plans to bring […]
Thatcham Research welcomes automated vehicle consultations
The government has launched a series of automated vehicle consultations to support the safe adoption of AVs on UK roads. It is now encouraging expert insights from stakeholders around issues […]
Fears around autonomous vehicles revealed in new study
New research has revealed the main fears around autonomous vehicles, with more than half of motorists admitting a lack of control is their greatest worry. According to a study of […]
Trust in autonomous vehicles still low among UK drivers
Autonomous vehicles are still not trusted as a safe transport solution by the majority of UK road users. A study by online car-changing marketplace Carwow revealed that most people don’t […]
Autoglass warns of pothole risks to autonomous roll-out
Autoglass has warned of the potential risks of self-driving vehicles driving on UK’s pothole-ridden roads. The UK government passed the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act earlier this year, paving the way […]
Autonomous vehicles ‘generally’ safer than human drivers
One of the largest studies in autonomous vehicles has found that self-driving cars are safer than human drivers apart from when they are turning or when the light is poor. […]
Thatcham Research calls for further legislation after AV Act
Thatcham Research has welcomed the news that the Automated Vehicles Act has received Royal Assent, but suggests further legislation is required to ensure the safe introduction of self-driving vehicles to […]
Automated Vehicles Act receives Royal Assent
Self-driving vehicles could join the UK car parc within two years after the government’s Automated Vehicles Act was passed into law today. The law requires self-driving vehicles to pass rigorous […]
Self-driving cars steering towards 2026
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has said driverless cars could be on UK roads as soon as 2026. The UK government announced new legislation last month to accelerate the introduction of […]
IMI welcomes government reshuffle
The Institute of the Motor Industry has welcomed the government reshuffle and is eager to share its insights with the relevant newly-appointed cabinet members. Hayley Pells, policy lead, said: “The […]