Driverless cars which can reach 192mph will hit UK roads next month

James Rodger

16 June 2024 at 6:46 am·2-min read

Driverless cars powered by 'AI drivers' with a top speed of 192mph are set to hit UK roads. Cars powered by "AI drivers" that can reach speeds of up to 192mph will be on show next month at the historic Goodwood Festival of Speed later this year, it has been confirmed.

The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) – the only racing series for autonomous vehicles in the world – will return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard in 2024 ready for a ground-breaking autonomous showcase.

The Duke of Richmond, founder of the Festival of Speed, said in a statement ahead of the event: “This year, our new FOS TECH ethos will bring together our future technology and mobility content. Whether exploring Future Lab presented by Randox, Electric Avenue, or enjoying content on the Hill, visitors to the Festival of Speed can experience the work of groundbreaking innovators and their vision for tomorrow’s world.”

Sara Correa, Chief Marketing Officer for Bridgestone in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) added alongside the announcement: “What really matters is working together to collaboratively develop and advance the future of mobility.

"Bridgestone is proud to partner with the IAC and its young engineers to test and improve autonomous technologies through opportunities like the Goodwood Hillclimb. Motorsports are the ultimate challenge, and the learnings we gather here can be applied to the sustainable solutions we develop for society and our customers.”

Events so far have taken place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Texas Motor Speedway. There have also been events in Monza. The event forms part of Goodwood’s FOS Tech strategy, bringing together all technology and future mobility content at the Festival of Speed, the latest automotive technology and alternative fuels with Future Lab and STEM programmes for 11 to 16-year-olds.

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