Car tech

Editor Paul Barker thinks car tech is set to explode in the coming years and it could have an impact on how we buy cars

Self-driving car tech developments continue apace, but the first UK ‘unmanned’ trials have been pushed back

The next-generation Apple CarPlay is here, with Aston Martin the first brand to adopt its new functionality

Higher-end buyers will be looking for more subtlety in their tech, while AI has to earn drivers’ trust

Bidirectional charging has been billed as one of the key sustainable future energy solutions; we explain what it is and what benefits it brings

Car making giant is teaming up with US specialist to demo advanced new cells next year

Say hello to ‘Mornine’ - could this be the new face of Omoda and Jaecoo in the UK?

Pac-Man Championship Edition is now available to download on newer Volkswagen models

The ECU is central to the way your car functions; here’s what it does and why it matters to car owners

Euro 6 emissions regulations and SCR tech mean AdBlue usage is increasing rapidly – but what is AdBlue?

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

‘Widespread confusion creates safety concerns and erodes confidence’, says new report

Android Auto 14.1 update adds compatibility with games available on Android devices

The electric handbrake is a common feature in modern cars, but how does it work?

The Volkswagen Group is listening to customer feedback and introducing more user-friendly buttons into car cabins

Oddly named 3D tech creates lifelike virtual scenarios to test driver-assistance systems

Peugeot research reveals the size of the age-gap when it comes to connectivity and autonomous features in cars

Here’s a round-up of the exciting new technology that's on its way, with some set to debut as early as this year

Using a handheld phone while driving is illegal but car touchscreens are becoming more complicated and phone-like with no regulation - as our test sho…

How distracting is your car’s touch screen? We test 10 of the most popular systems to rate the best and worst performers

Voice control is common in all manner of devices these days but how do the top in-car systems perform under pressure?

Our experts reveal which boxes they’d tick on the options list if they were buying a car

Our cars’ computers record more details about your personal life than you probably know about, and the risks to your privacy could be devastating

You might have heard about solid-state batteries in future electric cars, but what are the benefits?

We all know that an automatic car changes gear itself but there are various different gearbox technologies used to achieve that end result…

Want a magic carpet ride in your car? Air suspension is about as close as you’ll get – we explain what it is, which cars have it and why you might wan…

BMW’s iDrive in-car control and infotainment system explained: what it does and how to use it

Are our cars becoming a bit too nosy? Editor Paul Barker shares his concerns

Vast head-up display that stretches entire width of windscreen revealed at CES and could be in production by 2027

Advanced electronic steering tech is just around the corner. We ask whether consumers are prepared to embrace it

Hybrids are everywhere but with mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids all available, understanding the technology can be hard.

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

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 …