Trust and perceived risk: How different manifestations affect the adoption of autonomous vehicles

•Potential users’ perceived risk and trust in AVs, as two of the most influential factors of adopting AVs are examined from a new perspective.•Three dimensions of trust and two dimensions of perceived risk are identified and incorporated into one model.•Performance trust has a direct effect on intention to use AVs, while trust in manufacturers has an indirect effect with the mediation of privacy risk.•Trust in institutions regulating AV use has no effect on intention to use AVs.•Future communication of AVs should build not only trust in the performance of the vehicles but the credibility of AV manufacturers.