Volkswagen introduces pod-like Sedric concept car for fully driverless future
German car manufacturer Volkswagen has imagined a friendly new shape for cars of the future based on emerging electric and driverless technologies. More
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Airbus presents concept for flying car at Geneva Motor Show
Airbus and Italdesign have revealed their plans to help city dwellers beat traffic with a modular vehicle that is part car, part drone. More
World's first driverless race car unveiled at MWC 2017
A driverless electric race car that could "open a new dimension" in motorsport has been revealed at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. More
BMW working with psychologists to help robot cars befriend passengers
Self-driving cars will need to "build up a relationship" with their occupants to reassure them that they are safe, according to BMW board director Peter Schwarzenbauer. More
Uber edges towards driverless taxis with Daimler partnership
Uber has announced a partnership with Daimler to operate driverless taxis, weeks after its own self-driving fleet was ordered off the streets of San Francisco. More
Volkswagen unveils self-driving electric version of its 1960s VW Microbus
Volkswagen has revealed a futuristic-looking, driverless version of its iconic VW Microbus – the vehicle most often associated with the 1960s hippie movement. More
BMW concept car could receive drone deliveries on the move
BMW has transformed its 5 Series Sedan into a futuristic concept vehicle that can drive and park itself, understand gestures and even receive drone deliveries on the road. More
Toyota's Concept-I car uses artificial intelligence to anticipate its driver's needs
Japanese auto brand Toyota's latest concept car is equipped with an artificial intelligence system that picks up on the habits and emotions of the driver. More
Faraday Future unveils electric car to rival Tesla's – but its "driverless valet" malfunctions during CES demo
An American startup is taking on electric car supremo Tesla with this intelligent electric vehicle unveiled at CES 2017, but was left red-faced when one of its main features failed to work during a demo. More
Google's Waymo reveals self-driving Chrysler minivans
Google's rebranded self-driving car project has unveiled the first vehicle under its new name of Waymo – a driverless Chrysler minivan. More
Self-driving Ubers ordered off streets hours after launch
Uber's fleet of self-driving cars has been ordered off the streets of San Francisco until the company acquires the necessary permit, as footage emerged of two of the vehicles running red lights. More
Fleet of driverless Uber cars takes to the streets
As of today, Uber app users in San Francisco have the option of hailing a self-driving taxi. More
Google spins off self-driving car project into separate company Waymo
Google has announced that its self-driving car project will continue life as a separate entity called Waymo. More
Google abandons plans for self-driving car
Google has reportedly shelved plans for its own autonomous car in favour of partnerships with other vehicle companies. More
Apple reveals its plans for self-driving cars
After much speculation, Apple has acknowledged for the first time that it is investing in autonomous car technology. More
NextEV unveils world's fastest electric supercar
Chinese electric car startup NextEV has launched a vehicle it claims is the fastest electric car in the world. More
Jaguar unveils its first ever electric car
Jaguar has revealed its first electric car, expected to hit the roads in 2018. More
Rolls-Royce's Dawn collection is aimed at "the very arbiters of fashion"
Car brand Rolls-Royce has treated one of its luxury convertibles to new detailing inspired by haute couture. More
Lynk & Co cars let owners easily start their own sharing business
Chinese automaker Geely has launched a new car brand with sharable locks and an open platform designed to make its vehicles "the most connected in the world". More
Germany moves to ban internal combustion engine by 2030
One of Germany's legislative bodies has moved to ban petrol-powered cars in favour of electric vehicles by 2030. More