News — Automation
ETSC’s priorities for the Portuguese presidency of the EU
European Commission announces major package of transport safety initiatives
US study shows drivers let their focus slip as they get used to driver assistance systems
Euro NCAP launches ratings for advanced driver assistance systems
Insurers warn over risks of hands-off automated driving on UK roads
Ethics of automated vehicles: European Commission publishes independent expert report
Volvo targets “hands off” automated motorway driving system from 2022
Collisions involving “Autopilot”-style driver assistance systems – ETSC welcomes publication of Dutch Safety Board investigation
“Inadequate safety culture” contributed to fatal Uber automated test vehicle crash
Driver confusion over different implementations of driver assistance systems needs addressing
Automation could reduce collisions by 22% by 2040 say UK researchers
New concerns about over-reliance on driver assistance systems
US consumer organisation raises concerns over latest Tesla “autopilot” features
UK and Sweden set for automated car trials as manufacturers more cautious on part-time automation
Hype around automated cars is dangerously confusing drivers says Euro NCAP
UK insurers announce grading scheme for driver assistance systems
ETSC raises questions over driver understanding of lane change systems
OECD report on automation challenges belief that self-driving vehicles will wipe out 90% of road crashes
New EU vehicle safety standards could prevent 25,000 deaths within 15 years
European Commission set to announce major new road safety package