Auto companies zoom ahead in race for full self-driving cars

A MAJORITY of new cars coming off production lines have autonomous functions, such as automatic emergency braking, self-parking, lane assist and cruise control.
There is a race to develop full self-driving (FSD) vehicles or vehicles that allow the driver to read, play Gran Turismo racing video games or sleep while the car heads for its destination.
The driver can even sit at the back and be "chauffeur-driven" without the need for a chauffeur. Tech giants and automotive manufacturers have invested billions of dollars in FSD technology development.