# Autonomous Navigating Cars The PSA Peugeot Citroen Can Hit the Motorway On Its Own By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psa-peugeot-citroen References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/peugeot-citroen-autonomous-car-paris-bordeaux/39738/) & [psa-peugeot-citroen](http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/en/media/press-releases/psa-prototype-car-travels-paris-bordeaux-autonomous-mode) The PSA Peugeot Citroen is truly a vehicle of the future. This vehicle is capable of functioning in complete [autonomous mode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-driving-system), as demonstrated by a recent 580 km journey on the motorway from Paris to Bordeaux. This vehicle is able to maintain its speed after taking into account the road conditions and traffic, and is also capable of independently changing lanes in order to pass sluggish traffic. The car is equipped with an array of on-board sensors and communications technologies which work together to increase its pedestrian awareness and ability to [avoid collisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collision-prevention-system), using information transmitted by other vehicles and other environmental input. "The journey made by our prototype today proves that autonomous vehicles are no longer a matter of science fiction," said PSA Peugeot Citroën chairman Carlos Tavares. "This ushers in a new era of mobility, which I find truly exciting." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Autonomous Driving:** PSA Peugeot Citroen has demonstrated the possibility of completely autonomous driving, paving the way for further advances in this area. - **Vehicle Sensor Technology:** The use of on-board sensors and communications technologies in the PSA Peugeot Citroen enables the vehicle to navigate autonomously while also increasing pedestrian awareness and collision avoidance capabilities. - **Mobile Communication Networks:** The communication capabilities of the PSA Peugeot Citroen, which allow for the sharing of information between vehicles and environmental inputs, highlight the potential for further harnessing communication networks for autonomous vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The PSA Peugeot Citroen represents a significant development in the automotive industry, with a potential shift towards fully autonomous vehicles and the incorporation of advanced sensor technology. - **Smart Transportation:** Advances in autonomous vehicles and associated technology are paving the way for smart transportation solutions that are more efficient and safer. - **Mobile Technology:** As cars increasingly become part of the internet of things, mobile technology companies stand to play a larger role in the development of autonomous vehicle technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Lane-Changing Car Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gm-super-cruise.md) - [Autonomous Road-Assessing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lane-monitoring.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [TV-Equipped Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pod-concept.md) - [Weather-Inspired Autonomous Car Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-la-mto.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-buses.md) - [Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-ev.md)