Cars that could drive themselves were once strictly reserved for science fiction, but now they actually exist, and work. Driverless cars are still in the testing phase, but they're being tested on the same roadways used by drivers in traditional cars. A report by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, and the Center for Automotive Research found the introduction of self-driving vehicles to the mainstream market could spawn an industry-wide revolution.<\/p>\n
After speaking with technologists, automotive industry experts and regulators as well as examining research and data surrounding these autonomous vehicles, the study authors concluded that many drivers will likely embrace the new technology. Driverless cars hold the potential to make the roads safer by reducing traffic accidents and crash-related injuries and fatalities. They could also greatly reduce the amount of traffic jams, which will likely please all travelers, whether they're behind the wheel of an autonomous automobile or a regular car.<\/p>\n
"For the past 100 years, the automotive industry has been a force for innovation and economic growth," said coauthor of the report Gary Silberg, national automotive industry leader for KPMG LLP. "Now the pace of innovation is speeding up and the industry is on the brink of a new technological revolution with 'self-driving' vehicles. If they become a mainstream reality, it would be profoundly disruptive to the automotive ecosystem and may have far-reaching implications for the traditional automotive value chain and beyond."<\/p>\n