Drivers welcome automated driving
A new study by automotive company Continental finds a clear majority of motorists would welcome automated driving.
The Continental Mobility Study 2013 indicates that 79 per cent of drivers in China, 77 per cent in Japan, 53 per cent in Germany, and 50 per cent in the US realise the benefit of automated driving.
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