Volvo's brand is synonymous with safety – it's even responsible for the invention of the seat belt. Now, the automaker hopes to show that even if you're not in a Volvo, it's got your safety in mind. LifePaint is a reflective spray to make cyclists more visible, but what do they think to this low tech solution?

Running a car is hard work – especially if it’s a bit of a banger. Let alone the little inconveniences – where did you park? Are you low on fuel? Xee is a French app that transforms standard cars into smart vehicles, contributing to a connected car market set to be worth $2.2 trillion by 2020.

With first time drivers the most likely to have an accident, brands have tried public service campaigns to highlight the dangers of driving. Taking a different tack, Michelin is using teen YouTube stars to spread its safety message during National Teen Driver Safety Week.

With the news that Google's AI has become the first non-human to qualify for a US driving license, the prospect of a future in which cars drive themselves has never been more feasible. Canvas8 sat down with 20 Brits to find out how comfortable they'd feel travelling in a driverless car.