The next generation of driverless pods will be unveiled at the NEC tomorrow.

RDM Group, which is involved in the Government-backed LUTZ and UK AutoDrive projects, will use automotive event Automechanika to reveal its new 'Pod Zero' range.

The company has invested in creating the new autonomous pods that, for the first time, will be available in two, four and eight-seat varieties.

David Keene, chief executive of Coventry-based RDM Group, said: "This is a massive day for our company and puts us right at the forefront of driverless pod manufacturing.

"Pod Zero represents the next generation of pod and features different drivetrain, steering systems and a new striking interior that is dominated by video screens that can play adverts, information videos or just become neutral to showcase the view from outside.

"We have taken learning from the LUTZ project and moved it on significantly so we now have a manufacturing process that could be ramped up to meet more than £15 million of anticipated new orders.

"All our pods will have a range of 60 miles and will able to travel with a top speed of 15mph.

"We have also ensured that they have been designed to accommodate disabled people and have wheelchair access."