Car tech
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?
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
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…
Best car infotainment systems: head-to-head test for features, user experience and driver distraction

Best car infotainment systems: head-to-head test for features, user experience and driver distraction
How distracting is your car’s touch screen? We test 10 of the most popular systems to rate the best and worst performers
Best car voice control systems tested and rated

Best car voice control systems tested and rated
Voice control is common in all manner of devices these days but how do the top in-car systems perform under pressure?
Essential car tech 2025: the new car option boxes every buyer should tick

Essential car tech 2025: the new car option boxes every buyer should tick
Our experts reveal which boxes they’d tick on the options list if they were buying a car
What does your car know about you? Data privacy for motorists now Big Brother is riding shotgun

What does your car know about you? Data privacy for motorists now Big Brother is riding shotgun
Our cars’ computers record more details about your personal life than you probably know about, and the risks to your privacy could be devastating
What are solid state batteries? Future electric car tech explained

What are solid state batteries? Future electric car tech explained
You might have heard about solid-state batteries in future electric cars, but what are the benefits?
Automatic gearboxes explained: what are the different types of automatic car?

Automatic gearboxes explained: what are the different types of automatic car?
We all know that an automatic car changes gear itself but there are various different gearbox technologies used to achieve that end result…
What is air suspension? How it works and the pros and cons

What is air suspension? How it works and the pros and cons
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…
What is BMW iDrive?

What is BMW iDrive?
BMW’s iDrive in-car control and infotainment system explained: what it does and how to use it
Modern car tech can do all sorts of things, if you’re willing to give up your privacy

Modern car tech can do all sorts of things, if you’re willing to give up your privacy
Are our cars becoming a bit too nosy? Editor Paul Barker shares his concerns
Hyundai unveils world's first holographic windscreen

Hyundai unveils world's first holographic windscreen
Vast head-up display that stretches entire width of windscreen revealed at CES and could be in production by 2027
What is steer-by-wire? And are you ready for it?

What is steer-by-wire? And are you ready for it?
Advanced electronic steering tech is just around the corner. We ask whether consumers are prepared to embrace it
What is a hybrid car? 

What is a hybrid car?
Hybrids are everywhere but with mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids all available, understanding the technology can be hard.
Best cars with games tested: the current state of the in-car gaming art

Best cars with games tested: the current state of the in-car gaming art
In-car entertainment has come a long way in recent years...
Advanced Mercedes safety tech has 25 years to end all road accidents

Advanced Mercedes safety tech has 25 years to end all road accidents
Zero road accidents by 2050? We test latest Mercedes tech that’s intended to keep drivers out of trouble
BYD Atto 3 given worst Euro NCAP driver-assistance score ever

BYD Atto 3 given worst Euro NCAP driver-assistance score ever
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 …