Tesla's Autopilot reduced crashes by 40 per cent, finds US inquiry
Tesla has been vindicated by a six-month US government inquiry, initiated after its semi-autonomous technology was involved in a fatal car crash. More
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Amazon patents highway network to stop self-driving cars crashing
Amazon has been awarded a patent for a technology that would enable driverless cars and trucks to navigate reversible lanes. More
Airbus to test a flying car by end of 2017
Airbus is planning to test self-piloted personal aircraft by the end of the year as a way of reducing traffic on inner-city roads. More
Transport
Transport
PriestmanGoode's Scooter For Life encourages older people to stay active for longer
This scooter with an trolley-like storage compartment was designed by London studio PriestmanGoode to make it easier for people with limited mobility to get around. More
Transport
Transport
Honda unveils self-balancing motorcycle that can drive itself
Honda has revealed a prototype for a motorcycle that can move without being controlled by the rider, and that won't fall over. 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
Honda unveils ride-sharing concept car with an "emotion engine"
Honda has revealed a concept car with artificial intelligence, which would autonomously pick up and drop off other local passengers when the driver isn't using it. More
Transport
Transport
URB-E Sport electric scooter charges multiple electronic devices simultaneously
This foldable electric scooter features a USB port for charging all its user's smart devices at once, and is lightweight and compact enough to carry on a bus or train. 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
Transport
Transport
SpeedX's Unicorn bicycle has a frame that softens vibrations and an inbuilt computer
Cycling brand SpeedX has revealed its latest smart bicycle, which comes equipped with an inbuilt computer and a vibration control system that helps riders deal with bumps in the road. More
London mayor stops orders for Thomas Heatherwick's Routemaster bus
The Thomas Heatherwick-designed double-decker buses will no longer be produced for London, because they cost too much. More
Amazon files patent for flying warehouses filled with drones
Amazon has filed a patent for huge flying warehouses that could house its fleet of delivery drones. More
Dezeen's top 10 transport designs of 2016
With 2016 drawing to a close, we're continuing our review of the year by looking back on some of the best transport designs, including a driverless car with a lift-up roof, a motorcycle that can't fall over and a 3D-printed wheelchair. 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