Most Connected Car Drivers Not Interested in Buying an Autonomous Car, Says Survey

More than half of U.S. connected car drivers said they wouldn’t buy a self-driving car, researcher Solace reported Thursday. Two-thirds believe they drive more safely in connected cars, but 40 percent wouldn’t trust their cars to brake for them. Forty-six percent of drivers ages 18-25 wouldn’t trust their car to automatically react to driving conditions vs. a third of drivers 65 or older. Safety and navigation are the most trusted and valued features, with 49 percent of drivers most likely to rely on safety sensors -- such as lane departure alerts -- in a connected car, 35 percent on navigational prompts. Forty-eight percent weren't aware their vehicle could store personal data such as social security numbers and birthdays. The online survey occurred Jan. 17-19 with 1,500 drivers.