Self-driving cars could provide £62bn boost to UK economy by 2030

But such potential may be threatened by a no-deal Brexit, says SMMT

Britain's leading position in developing self-driving cars could produce a 62bn economic boost by 2030, the car industry claimed - but warned that such potential could be jeopardised by a no-deal Brexit.

A report published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the UK has significant advantages over other countries in pushing connected and autonomous vehicles, including forward-looking legislation allowing autonomous cars to be insured and driven on a greater proportion of roads than elsewhere.