Autonomous Cars

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    UK Self-driving car trials continue despite driverless Uber accident in the US

    Trials of fully autonomous cars are set to continue in the UK, in the wake of a fatal accident in the USA. The accident, in Tempe, Arizona, resulted in the death of a pedestrian. 49-year old Elaine Herzberg was struck and killed by a self-driving

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    Robotic cop cars could be on the way, says Ford

    Automatic number plate recognition, CCTV cameras and speed traps are the current high-tech policing methods of choice. But the future could be rather more robotic and scary, if Ford gets its way. The American car manufacturer has submitted a

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    Here are three security issues facing self-driving cars

    Vehicle security experts have warned that there are a number of security risks associated with autonomous cars. Many car manufacturers and technology firms have been working on self-driving vehicles in recent months and years, with

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    Chinese firm Byton unveils high-tech electric SUV in Las Vegas

    The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas was once a place solely populated by tech companies, but in recent years more and more car manufacturers have chosen to exhibit there. The latest is Byton – a Chinese firm that's

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    Infiniti reveals new QX50 with groundbreaking engine tech

    The luxury arm of Nissan, Infiniti, has unveiled its latest car – the QX50 SUV. A mid-sized luxury 4x4 aimed squarely at the BMW X3 and Audi Q5, the QX50 debuts many things for the brand – new styling language, new safety

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    Renault debuts new autonomous tech with reaction times of a pro driver

    Renault has taken another step along the road to autonomous cars and unveiled its latest and most sophisticated safety kit yet. Debuted on a Zoe electric car (nicknamed 'Callie') the tech is intended to help avoid obstacles in the road

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    Tesla claims automatic car door ripped off by truck was caused by owner

    A disgruntled Australian Tesla owner has hit out at the company for an incident that happened with his car. Dr Sam Kovac claims the car's nearside door opened by itself directly into oncoming traffic – causing it to be ripped off by

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