Automatic braking set to become standard

Automatic braking systems on cars will become more and more prevalent after the crash test organisation Euro NCAP announced it will make the technologies part of its car safety star rating from 2014. It is also calling for European authorities to make AEB mandatory on all new vehicle types.

The move is intended to encourage the public to choose AEB when buying a new car to "improve their safety, make a real difference and help them avoid or mitigate a crash," said Euro NCAP.