It sounds sensational, but the details cool the emotions. First of all, it is semi-autonomous driving and only on designated highways. However, Ford will be the first car maker to provide such solutions in GB, as a paid option (£17.99 monthly subscription) in the Ford Mach-e. You will be able to take your hands off the steering wheel only when the car gives a signal that it is ready for it. 2300 miles of motorways have been designated as roads for autonomous driving (which include the M25 and the M40). This technology, called "BlueCruise" by the manufacturer, adjusts the speed of the car adequately to the traffic on the road and, depending on the signs, slows down before the sharp curve and "human-like" positions the vehicle in the lane gently shifts away from larger vehicles like lorries.
Unlike its US counterpart, UK's BlueCruise needs driver support to change lanes.
It is not a fully autonomous level three, instead of, it's new level two-plus autonomous tech. The so-called "hands-off, eyes-on" feature means that the driver should be focused on the road at all times, so an infrared driver-facing camera constantly monitors the driver's state of focus and can slow down or even stop the car if the driver does not respond to warning signals.
