STILL PLANE CRAZY IDEA

Volvo claims this could challenge short-haul air travel. It’s the 360c and is a fully autonomous and fully electric car needing no input from its driver.

The Swedish firm says it would be perfect for routes of about 185 miles. The idea is you’ll be able to work in it, sleep in it or watch films while silently being driven to your destination. No check-in or noisy airliner to worry about.

Just the thought of there being a wobble in the software and you having an accident while you’re asleep. And that’s why I can’t see it happening in my lifetime. Cars I’ve tried with autonomous features simply don’t work properly.