Autonomous transport

Opinion 14 Nov 2023

Trust by Design: How to build trust in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

By PA Consulting’s Hugo Cohn and Michael Hurwitz

Self-driving legislation announced in King's Speech

An automated vehicles bill is a Government priority, it was announced in the King's Speech today.

Robot delivery service to expand after successful trial: VIDEO

Parcel delivery company DPD plans to expand autonomous robot deliveries to 10 UK towns and cities in the next 12 months, starting with Raunds in Northamptonshire.

Pedestrian crossing the road in front of driverless car

Nottingham University undertakes driverless cars study

Using visual prompts to help pedestrians interact with driverless cars has been demonstrated in a study undertaken by Nottingham University.

Anne Shaw, executive director Transport for West Midlands

Opinion 20 Apr 2023

Deeper Devolution Deal will cement West Midlands as home of transport innovation

By Anne Shaw, executive director Transport for West Midlands.

Self-driving grocery home delivery trial launches in London

Autonomous vehicle technology start-up Wayve has partnered with Asda to deliver groceries to customers in London using self-driving vehicles.

First legal hands-off motorway driving aid heading for UK roads

The Government has approved the use of Ford's hands-off driver assistance system so it can now be used on motorways.

Government launches Road Safety Investigation Branch

Forthcoming transport bill expected to include measures for country’s first-ever Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB).

Opinion 25 May 2022

MaaS – is it ready for the big time?

Mobility-as-a-service isn’t a new buzz phrase, but with an increasing focus on reducing emissions as well as standout successes in several niches, and a rising market for micro-mobility solutions, MaaS is beginning to have an impact on transport as a whole, and automotive in particular.

Trudy Harrison, MP for Copeland and transport minister

Government launches £40 million competition to get autonomous commercial vehicles on the road

The Government has launched a £40 million competition to help fund the latest developments in autonomous commercial vehicles, including self-driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans.

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.