Car tech
What is ABS? Anti-lock braking systems explained
What is ABS? Anti-lock braking systems explained
ABS is a vital part of any new car's safety equipment. Here's everything you need to know
Bose, Bowers & Wilkins or Burmester? A great car audio system is worth paying for
Bose, Bowers & Wilkins or Burmester? A great car audio system is worth paying for
Jordan Katsianis considers why manufacturers turn to high-end specialists to make great-sounding bespoke audio systems for their cars
Apple CarPlay: what is it, how does it work, and is it better than Android Auto?
Apple CarPlay: what is it, how does it work, and is it better than Android Auto?
Apple CarPlay allows users to safely use many of the features of their iPhone while driving. We explain how it works
What is Android Auto? Full review and user guide
What is Android Auto? Full review and user guide
We explain everything you need to know about Google's Android Auto software
Kia's new app turns your phone into a car insurance black box
Kia's new app turns your phone into a car insurance black box
Kia’s new app sends data to your insurance provider in order to receive usage-based premiums
Tesla Robotaxis on the hook for erratic driving on wrong side of the road
Tesla Robotaxis on the hook for erratic driving on wrong side of the road
US officials are in touch with Tesla over footage showing erratic driving by the firm’s modified Model Y Robotaxis
BYD and Octopus Energy team up for ‘all-inclusive’ EV deal
BYD and Octopus Energy team up for ‘all-inclusive’ EV deal
Octopus’ ‘Power Pack Bundle’ includes a leased BYD, a wallbox charger and charging all for less than £300 per month
Self-driving cars will cost many talented people their jobs
Self-driving cars will cost many talented people their jobs
Mike Rutherford thinks the negatives outweigh the positives when it comes to autonomous cars
BMW’s new ADAS tech: the non-intrusive driver aids you won’t want to turn off
BMW’s new ADAS tech: the non-intrusive driver aids you won’t want to turn off
Auto Express puts new AI-based autonomous driving systems to the test on BMW’s test track in Miramas, France
Checkmate, Tesla Cybercab! Uber to trial driverless taxis in London
Checkmate, Tesla Cybercab! Uber to trial driverless taxis in London
Uber will begin its pilot scheme in Spring 2026 thanks to new legislation passed by the Government
Touchscreens are one of the biggest bugbears on modern cars
Touchscreens are one of the biggest bugbears on modern cars
Editor Paul Barker thinks the 2025 Driver Power survey reveals what manufacturers really need to work on, and touchscreens is top of the list
Apple CarPlay Ultra: we try out the next generation of in-car smartphone mirroring
Apple CarPlay Ultra: we try out the next generation of in-car smartphone mirroring
Revolutionary Apple CarPlay Ultra brings digital dials, car controls and a host of other nifty features
New Apple CarPlay update fixes one of its biggest issues
New Apple CarPlay update fixes one of its biggest issues
CarPlay is getting a new look and will soon be able to provide even more information at a glance
Buckle up! Volvo's new 'super seatbelt' could transform car safety
Buckle up! Volvo's new 'super seatbelt' could transform car safety
New multi-adaptive seatbelt pretensions according to real-time crash data, as well as occupants’ dimensions
Tesla struggles in new driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed misleading
Tesla struggles in new driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed misleading
Tesla struggles in new Euro NCAP driver-assistance tests with Autopilot name deemed “inappropriate” by safety body
Temu Apple CarPlay adaptor review
Temu Apple CarPlay adaptor review
The NHOPEEW Portable Car Stereo Wireless Carplayer from Temu is a cheap and easy way to upgrade an older car to have the latest tech and phone connect…
Electric car charging in the UK
Electric car charging in the UK
Keeping your EV battery topped-up is easier than ever. Here’s all you need to know about charging an electric car today
There’s no point buying a new car if your old one keeps updating itself
There’s no point buying a new car if your old one keeps updating itself
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
Driverless cars won’t get UK green light until 2027
Driverless cars won’t get UK green light until 2027
Self-driving car tech developments continue apace, but the first UK ‘unmanned’ trials have been pushed back
State of the art Apple CarPlay Ultra makes debut in Aston Martin DBX
State of the art Apple CarPlay Ultra makes debut in Aston Martin DBX
The next-generation Apple CarPlay is here, with Aston Martin the first brand to adopt its new functionality
Down with smart tech! ‘Shy tech’ is the way to go, according to Nio
Down with smart tech! ‘Shy tech’ is the way to go, according to Nio
Higher-end buyers will be looking for more subtlety in their tech, while AI has to earn drivers’ trust
What is V2X? Vehicle to everything bidirectional car charging tech explained
What is V2X? Vehicle to everything bidirectional car charging tech explained
Bidirectional charging has been billed as one of the key sustainable future energy solutions; we explain what it is and what benefits it brings
Stellantis solid-state EV battery 'breakthrough' to bring more range and faster top-ups
Stellantis solid-state EV battery 'breakthrough' to bring more range and faster top-ups
Car making giant is teaming up with US specialist to demo advanced new cells next year
i, Showroom: new sales robot ushers in the future for Omoda and Jaecoo
i, Showroom: new sales robot ushers in the future for Omoda and Jaecoo
Say hello to ‘Mornine’ - could this be the new face of Omoda and Jaecoo in the UK?
Volks-‘waka waka’: you can now play Pac-Man in your VW
Volks-‘waka waka’: you can now play Pac-Man in your VW
Pac-Man Championship Edition is now available to download on newer Volkswagen models
What is an ECU? Car Electronic Control Units from functions to problems and tuning 
What is an ECU? Car Electronic Control Units from functions to problems and tuning
The ECU is central to the way your car functions; here’s what it does and why it matters to car owners
What is AdBlue?
What is AdBlue?
Euro 6 emissions regulations and SCR tech mean AdBlue usage is increasing rapidly – but what is AdBlue?
Drivers baffled by in-car safety assistance systems
Drivers baffled by in-car safety assistance systems
‘Widespread confusion creates safety concerns and erodes confidence’, says new report
In-car gaming arrives in latest Android Auto update
In-car gaming arrives in latest Android Auto update
Android Auto 14.1 update adds compatibility with games available on Android devices
Electronic parking brake explained: What is an electric handbrake?
Electronic parking brake explained: What is an electric handbrake?
The electric handbrake is a common feature in modern cars, but how does it work?
Touchscreens here to stay, but some buttons will return, says Cupra tech boss
Touchscreens here to stay, but some buttons will return, says Cupra tech boss
The Volkswagen Group is listening to customer feedback and introducing more user-friendly buttons into car cabins
Gaussian splatting helps Volvo avoid real-life car accidents
Gaussian splatting helps Volvo avoid real-life car accidents
Oddly named 3D tech creates lifelike virtual scenarios to test driver-assistance systems
Older drivers don’t care about in-car tech, but millennials want more
Older drivers don’t care about in-car tech, but millennials want more
Peugeot research reveals the size of the age-gap when it comes to connectivity and autonomous features in cars
Future car technology: the innovations about to shape the way we drive
Future car technology: the innovations about to shape the way we drive
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
Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech
Drivers are being forgotten in the push for ever more complex car tech
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…