The agreement between the two companies has the potential to be a template for future deals

Autonomous cars are already being tested on public roads in the US. For the sick, infirm and incompetent, it’s a boon: for others, it’s a sign our reliance on computers is out of control

For the first time ever, driverless cars will legally be allowed to go on the road, but the most advanced cars are still not ready to safely navigate the US streets

Google hopes to release the technology for its driverless vehicles within five years – but first it needs to get some laws repealed. We look at the technology behind the automated automobile and why it’s so contentious