Driverless cars: Who pays the price if the technology fails?

Wer haftet beim Crash eines selbstfahrenden Autos: Fahrer? Computer? Hersteller?

Wer haftet beim Crash eines selbstfahrenden Autos: Fahrer? Computer? Hersteller? Source: Flickr

Professor Dr Ferdinand Dudenhöffer from the University of Duisburg-Essen is an international authority on cars. He observes current trends from a scientific angle. His comments are sought and cherished by a wide audience of professionals and amateurs alike. In this interview with SBS, he explains why SUVs continue to sell like never before, especially in Australia. Why German cars demand a premium. And what the driverless future will look like, including its legal and ethical implications.



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