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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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'MG Windsor EV drives on its own': Ludhiana viral video of locked self-driving car sparks debate, user says ‘more tech, more trouble’

A video showing an MG Windsor electric car apparently moving without its owner inside has gone viral on social media, sparking a debate over how much control drivers should have over increasingly software-driven vehicles. The footage, reportedly recorded in Ludhiana, shows the owner walking alongside the car while repeatedly asking people on the road to move away. He can be heard saying that the car is locked and that he has no control over its movement. The video has attracted widespread attention online, with users questioning what could have caused the vehicle to move in such a manner.

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Owner says car was locked

In the viral clip, the MG Windsor can be seen moving while its owner remains outside the vehicle. The man follows the car and warns people nearby to move away, appearing concerned that he cannot stop it. At one point, he is heard telling people that the car is locked and that he has no control over it.

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