Volvo refuses to launch driverless cars until they are '100 percent safe', expert warns

A popular car manufacturer has stated that drivers will not see a from them for a long while to .

As in-car technology continues to improve, a number of car manufacturers have promised introducing in the coming years.

Speaking to the motoring publication , Claudia Zarra, Safety Manager at Volvo, warned that that is entirely risk-free will still take a number of years to achieve.

She explained: "Fully autonomous car is dependent on the conditions. We need a perfect environment for it to meet our standards.

"Volvo full self-driving won't arrive until we know it's 100 percent safe."

Whilst Volvo had previously unveiled a concept car with full autonomy in 2018, the company has since questioned the capabilities of current technology in the real world.

In particular, the popular car brand stated that there are a number of problems with the environments that vehicles typically face, such as faded road markings and damage like potholes and cracks.

However, current safety standards mean that a number of driver assistance features have to be included in all Volvo cars, including lane-keeping assist and automatic emergency braking.

Nevertheless, Volvo's concerns over driverless vehicle technology does not mean that drivers will never see a fully-autonomous model from the Swedish brand.

In 2020, Volvo set up a subsidiary to develop driverless systems, with their first model set to be the sleek VNL truck, which features no cabin for a motorist to sit in.

Similarly, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla recently announced that the American start-up is planning to sell an autonomous model called the Robotaxi by 2027, with a launch price of no more than $30,000 (£23,000).