self-driving

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 […]

Oxa and eVersum announce autonomous collaboration

Autonomous vehicle software developer Oxa has entered into a partnership with eVersum, which provides electric commercial vehicles and passenger transport solutions. The partnership will see the pair design, develop and […]

Oxa enters US market

Autonomous vehicle software developer Oxa is entering the US market through a new partnership with Beep, which provides autonomous shared mobility solutions. The partnership will see Oxa’s autonomy software installed […]

Automated tech diminishing drivers’ skills

New data has revealed that 66% of drivers have automated technology in their cars, with nearly a third (31%) believing it makes people worse drivers. The survey, by Quotezone, found […]

UK drivers reject self-driving timeline

New research suggests that UK motorist are not enthusiastic about the introduction of self-driving cars. Motoring experts at Quotezone asked 1,000 car insurance customers whether they would be keen to […]

Thatcham Research provides ‘BlueCruise’ clarity

Thatcham Research has provided clarity around the term ‘BlueCruise’, after Ford announced it was launching the first ‘hands-free’ assisted driving system in the UK. Thatcham Research Vehicle Technology Specialist Tom […]