Car tech

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

The French firm also declares that its cars will feature ChatGPT

Short-term traffic measures such as temporary speed limits and road closures to be mandated on sat-nav systems

The US has approved ground-breaking tech, as the world’s first full-by-wire EV goes on sale

We find out how connectivity will shape the upmarket Mercs of the future

We try augmented reality glasses, while remote valet parking and in-car AI and games were showcased

Increased integration will allow Apple CarPlay users to control more in-car functions, such as heating and ventilation settings

Two million US market Teslas will receive a software upgrade to improve the safety of their Autopilot self-driving tech

Modular charging stations developed by start-up company Ample can be set up anywhere in just three days

We find out which device has the power to keep your car’s battery in tip-top condition

British firm is planning to shake up the in-car hi-fi world with its audio panels that replace traditional speakers. We sound them out

Polestar wants to build a truly carbon neutral car by 2030 and although it’s a huge challenge, the Polestar 0 project means business

Next level of autonomous driving will allow 7 Series drivers to edit emails and stream videos