It's pretty straightforward. What is now called Level 1 has been around for a few years now, and Level 2 is commonplace too. We're on the cusp of Level 3 and the next big thing - proper hands-off driving for long periods of time - is called Level 4 and, ultimately Level 5.

People in China, India and Brazil are considerably more positive about autonomous cars than people in the United States and parts of Europe.

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne once famously answered the question of an autonomous, fully-electric Ferrari by saying "You'll have to shoot me first." And coming off the heels of Lamborghini's recent commitment to being the "last" automaker to put out an autonomous car, a Ferrari executive has reaffirmed the brand's devotion to both internal combustion and drivers everywhere.