Car tech

In-car entertainment has come a long way in recent years...

Zero road accidents by 2050? We test latest Mercedes tech that’s intended to keep drivers out of trouble

Connectivity is a huge thing in modern cars but Vehicle to Everything technology is going to make it even bigger…

Euro NCAP says it doesn’t recommend the BYD Atto 3’s adaptive cruise control system, given that it “effectively switches off” after periods of driver …

Biden administration acts over concerns tech could be used to collect data on citizens or manipulate vehicles

Volkswagen aims to increase safety for both vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users

Editor Paul Barker believes that some modern car safety tech is more of a hindrance than a benefit

We try out Volkswagen’s latest iteration of its Trailer Assist technology that’s set to arrive in the next few years

Make wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto a thing of the past

Autonomous cars can’t drive you all the way home yet, but the tech is progressing all the time. Here’s all you need to know

Young guns of the design world at Coventry University showcase their automotive stories

UK firm Wayve is integrating artificial intelligence into its autonomous vehicle software to help make the technology smarter and safer

VW battery subsidiary PowerCo has licenced solid state battery technology from QuantumScape with big plans to power production cars

EVs already undercut ICE models in China and price parity between electric and ICE cars may arrive much faster than expected in Europe

As the technology inches closer to commercial reality, we examine the state of wireless charging for electric cars

All electric cars are automatic, but do they actually have gears? Find out more here

British-developed electric sports car boasts ultra-rapid charging capabilities, but small battery limits range

Find out why you might want a heat pump in your next electric car and how they work

All you need to know about Atkinson cycle engines and why you might want a car that uses one

Learn more about plug-in hybrid cars and vans, also known as PHEVs, how they work and why you should buy one

Nissan is setting its stall out to become a market leader in solid state batteries, a technology that could transform the global EV market

Bluetooth is now a key piece of in-car tech. We explain what it is and how to use it

We explain everything you need to know about Google's Android Auto software

Apple CarPlay allows users to safely use many of the features of their iPhone while driving. We explain how it works

Keeping your EV battery topped-up is easier than ever. Here’s all you need to know about charging an electric car today

Dacia has piled on the safety kit for all three cars to ensure they comply with the new GSR2 safety regulations

Almost nine-in-ten drivers think car headlights are too bright and now the Government says it’s looking into the matter

Two of Japan’s biggest car makers, and rivals, could be about to collaborate on EV and autonomous driving technology

The electric car is the future whether we like it or not and Andy Palmer believes the secret to mass adoption is getting the charging right

Car makers have been advised not to have important car functions on touchscreens

Next-generation Peugeot 5008 will feature a curved 21-inch display and brand new platform, plus seating for seven

DS cars equipped with ChatGPT can provide information about nearby places to visit or even create quizzes to play on a long journey

Skoda is on the up and a clutch of new models due in the coming years will drive its switch to electric, including a sub-20,000 Euro EV. The CEO talks…

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler laments the lack of physical buttons in almost all new cars