In this episode of It’s Good to Torque, James Morris and co-host Tim Barnes-Clay explore whether self-driving cars are approaching their mainstream moment—and whether people will want to surrender control.
With Transport for London granting Wayve a private-hire licence for autonomous taxis, Tesla’s FSD edging closer to the UK and Chinese manufacturers rapidly advancing their systems, the pair consider how soon driverless technology could become part of motoring.
Drawing on experiences in China, Abu Dhabi and Europe, James and Tim discuss XPENG’s human-like Navigation Guided Pilot, cultural differences in attitudes towards AI, and why Chinese consumers appear more enthusiastic about autonomous vehicles than their Western counterparts.
The conversation also covers:
How self-driving technology could make long journeys safer and less tiring
XPENG’s ambitions in robotics, flying cars and AI-powered mobility
Whether autonomous systems will enhance driving or diminish its appeal
The luxurious direction of Chinese brands such as XPENG and Zeekr
How Jaguar, Range Rover and European manufacturers might respond
There are diversions into Chinese driving tests, humanoid robots, flying-car motherships and the employment prospects of motoring journalists.
Will autonomous vehicles take over—or become another overhyped technology like 3D television? Tune in to find out.
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