Carmakers' use of the word ‘autonomous’ is dangerous, warns Thatcham Research

Use of the word ‘autonomous’ in carmaker marketing and literature is lulling drivers into a false sense of security, Thatcham Research has warned. 

The UK motor insurance sector’s research body is concerned about the growing number of reports of people crashing while over-relying on technology which is not yet designed to drive the car independently.

Thatcham Research and the ABI (Association of British Insurers) have asked carmakers and legislators to provide greater...

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