connected and autonomous vehicles

Law Commissions reveal legal framework plans for self-driving cars

18/12/2020

The Law Commissions of England and Wales and Scotland have announced proposals for a comprehensive new legal framework to ensure the safety of self-driving vehicles.

Autonomous, virtual and mixed reality: The academic adventures of HORIBA MIRA

14/08/2019

As HORIBA MIRA celebrates three years since the launch of the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Automotive Research (CCAAR) partnership with Coventry University, Highways reporter Emma Greedy spoke to research and future transport technologies manager at HORIBA MIRA, Anthony Baxendale.

Scotland 'has huge amount to offer CAV sector'

02/11/2018

Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) have the potential to bring huge change to people's lives, Scotland’s transport secretary has said at a major industry event.

UK Autodrive in ‘world’s first’ multi-vehicle connected and driverless test

10/10/2018

The UK Autodrive consortium has completed the 'world’s first' tests involving more than one connected and autonomous vehicle. 

New CAV event to hear about 'snowtonomous driving'

03/10/2018

The director of Finland’s intelligent road project will be a key speaker at a two-day conference and demonstration on connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) in Edinburgh at the end of this month.

Costain scoops 'flagship' Highways England connected vehicle contract

21/08/2018

Highways England has awarded Costain a key contract to design, install and implement one of the UK’s first pilot connected vehicle corridors on a live road.

New event looks to connected and autonomous future

11/07/2018

A new event that brings together global experts in connected and autonomous vehicles with live demonstrations has been set up to assess the latest developments and debate and discuss the way forward, with future trials and research across the world, including in Scotland.

TRL puts focus on CAVs in quarterly report

25/08/2016

TRL has released its latest Quarterly Research Report, with a special focus on connected and automated vehicles (CAVs)

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