WATCH | 'Hands-off, eyes on': Ford deploys semi-autonomous driving in cars in UK

The UK has given the green light to US carmaker Ford to deploy its "hands-free" cars on motorways. 

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Ford's electric flagship Mustang Mach-E became the first autonomous car model to cruise in the UK earlier in July, following regulatory approval in April. Mustang Mach-E features Ford's driving assistance technology, "BlueCruise". 

BlueCruise allows drivers to let go of the steering wheel on certain motorways.

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