Autonomous transport

UK's first full-size autonomous bus takes to the roads of Scotland

Live testing of UK's first full-size autonomous bus begins in Scotland.

Autonomous vehicle use moves closer

The first ‘self-driving cars’ could be ready for use on UK roads later this year.

Law Commission proposes legal protections for autonomous vehicle users

Drivers of autonomous vehicles would not be liable in the event of a collision, according to new proposals and a joint legal report.

Reports 26 Jan 2022

Automated Vehicles: joint Law Commission report

The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have published a report, making legal proposals for self-driving vehicles.

Hyundai invests in UK advanced air mobility

Supernal, Hyundai's air mobility division, has invested an undisclosed sum in British start-up Urban-Air Port to advance cargo drone and air taxi technology.

Sony enters smart mobility race with new division and electric vehicles

Japanese tech-giant Sony has created a new Mobility division and revealed further details for its electric vehicle plans.

Hyundai to combine mobility with robotics and virtual reality

Hyundai has unveiled its transport vision of the future with the ambition to combine robotics and virtual reality with mobility services.

Opinion 4 Jan 2022

How do we accurately set the bar for autonomous valet parking?

Car parking is likely to be the first automotive manifestation of genuinely beneficial autonomy. But, ensuring that the testing of this technology accurately reflects real-world use is key.

Hyundai reveals last mile delivery robot

Hyundai has revealed a new electric robot that could be used for last mile delivery applications in the future.

BAI Communications acquires Vilicom to boost connected services

BAI Communications has acquired Vilicom for an undisclosed sum to boost its 4G and 5G connected infrastructure services.

SMMT launches new guidance for the way automated vehicles are marketed

The SMMT has published a new set of guiding principles for responsible advertising and communication relating to automated vehicles and their capabilities.

Government launches consultation on self-driving crash investigation team

The DfT is launching a consultation that will look to establish a specialist road crash investigation team to help monitor self-driving incidents.

Verizon and Nissan test connected vehicle infrastructure technology

Verizon and Nissan have collaborated to research and test how connected cars can communicate with their surrounding infrastructure to improve safety.

Zenzic reveals CAM Scale-Up winners to share £500,000 funding

Zenzic has revealed the six companies that will gain access to £500,000 in funding as part of the Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Scale-Up programme.

UK 6 Oct 2021

New modes of mobility: Can the Government keep up with latest trends?

Is the Government acting quickly enough to keep up with the development of mobility modes such as autonomous vehicles and e-scooters?

Consultation launched on drones and EV charging infrastructure

The Government has launched a consultation on delivery drones and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Zenzic and Thatcham Research reveal plans for automated driving safety ratings

Zenzic and Thatcham Research have announced plans for a consumer ratings scheme for automated driving systems.

Opinion 9 Sep 2021

Why should the UK continue to invest in connected and automated mobility?

TRL’s Paul Campion responds to the Government's call for evidence on where the UK can be globally competitive in connected and automated mobility.

Project Endeavour concludes with passenger rides in driverless cars

Project Endeavour has concluded its multi-city demonstration of autonomous vehicle (AV) services, with passenger rides for members of the public in London.

Reports 12 Aug 2021

UK transport vision 2050

Innovate UK's UK transport vision 2050 sets out what the UK transport system may look like in 2050 and the likely steps to achieving it.