Malcolm Clarkson, 44, of Merseyside, was jailed three-and-a-half years at Warwick Crown Court (pictured outside court) A lorry driver who was distracted talking to his mother on a hands-free call when he killed a good-samaritan RAF pilot who had stopped to help an injured motorist has been jailed. Malcolm Clarkson, 44, crashed his HGV into the back … Read more
The Government’s plan to allow hands-free motoring on Britain’s motorways as early as spring next year have been criticised following a safety review of the technology being proposed. Ministers are due to close a consultation next week that could legalise the use of Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) that allows drivers to take their hands … Read more
Mercedes-Benz’s new flagship S-Class limousine launched today is set to be one of the first cars that allows owners to take their hands off the wheel and be driven autonomously on UK roads. The new luxury business-class cruiser with its hi-tech interior is priced from £78,000 to £108,000 and fitted with a level of self-driving … Read more
A YouGov poll of almost 2,000 Britons has found that over two thirds are against the plans for semi-autonomous vehicles to be legally allowed on motorways from spring next year. The survey was conducted in response to the Department for Transport’s announcement on Tuesday that minister are examining whether vehicles fitted with an Automated Lane … Read more
PAUL THOMAS on… hands-free motoring By Paul Thomas For The Daily Mail Published: 01:56 BST, 20 August 2020 | Updated: 01:57 BST, 20 August 2020 Advertisement To order a print of this Paul Thomas cartoon or one by Pugh, visit Mailpictures.newsprints.co.uk or call 0191 6030 178. Share or comment on this article:
Hands-free driving on motorways WITHIN MONTHS: Ministers draw up plans to approve ‘lane-keeping’ technology that ‘delegates the task of driving to the vehicle’ at speeds up to 70mph Call for evidence about cars using Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) Technology will be available from the spring and they want views on legislation Claims it can … Read more
Ford set to offer hands-free driving in its electric Mustang model next year in a bid to take on Tesla Ford announced it will be offering hands-free driving technology in 2021 The feature is optional, but can be added in the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV The firm will also allow owners of other 2021 vehicles to … Read more