Car tech
The paper-thin speakers set to transform car audio

The paper-thin speakers set to transform car audio
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
27 Nov 2023
What is Android Auto? Full review and user guide

What is Android Auto? Full review and user guide
What is Google's Android Auto and what are the benefits for UK drivers?
24 Nov 2023
Polestar 0 and the quest for the carbon neutral car

Polestar 0 and the quest for the carbon neutral car
Polestar wants to build a truly carbon neutral car by 2030 and although it’s a huge challenge, the Polestar 0 project means business
13 Nov 2023
Hands off: BMW 7 Series to gain Level 3 autonomous driving

Hands off: BMW 7 Series to gain Level 3 autonomous driving
Next level of autonomous driving will allow 7 Series drivers to edit emails and stream videos
10 Nov 2023
Self-driving cars given UK green light as ‘users’ get immunity from prosecution

Self-driving cars given UK green light as ‘users’ get immunity from prosecution
The UK’s Automated Vehicles Bill will put responsibility firmly on manufacturers when/if autonomous technology goes wrong
7 Nov 2023
KG Mobility gets green light to use BYD batteries

KG Mobility gets green light to use BYD batteries
Battery supplier boost for KG Mobility, the brand formerly known as SsangYong
3 Nov 2023
The world's best car simulator: we get behind the wheel

The world's best car simulator: we get behind the wheel
Dynisma’s driving simulator is so advanced that it could eventually replace conventional car development and testing. We head to the firm’s Bristol HQ…
30 Oct 2023
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DS adds ChatGPT across the range: quizzes, games, directions, the AI co-pilot will do it all

DS adds ChatGPT across the range: quizzes, games, directions, the AI co-pilot will do it all
A new ChatGPT feature will supposedly allow drivers to access information about nearby places to visit or even create quizzes to play on a long journe…
19 Oct 2023
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 – this is our guide on what it is and how it works
17 Oct 2023
What is AdBlue?

What is AdBlue?
Euro6 emissions regulations and SCR tech mean AdBlue usage is increasing rapidly – but what is AdBlue?
13 Oct 2023
Volkswagen Project Trinity: new details of VW’s next-generation EV platform

Volkswagen Project Trinity: new details of VW’s next-generation EV platform
VW’s future-gazing Project Trinity is still in the works, but it won’t hit initial deadlines
25 Sep 2023
New BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept previews future 3 Series saloon

New BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept previews future 3 Series saloon
The BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept showcases a new platform and design direction that’s set to feature on the next-generation 3 Series
4 Sep 2023
‘Modern car tech is creating more problems than solutions’

‘Modern car tech is creating more problems than solutions’
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler isn’t convinced that every 'innovation' is an improvement over good old-fashioned simplicity
23 Aug 2023
Regenerative braking: what is it and how does it work?

Regenerative braking: what is it and how does it work?
Regenerative braking turns your car’s kinetic energy into electricity to charge its battery and boost efficiency. Here’s how...
21 Aug 2023
UK hydrogen fuel stations to be supplied via the natural gas grid in new trial

UK hydrogen fuel stations to be supplied via the natural gas grid in new trial
Gas companies want to mix hydrogen into the natural gas grid, then ‘deblend’ it locally to supply a network of hydrogen fuel stations
20 Jul 2023
Extreme fast electric charging battery tech adds 100 miles in five minutes

Extreme fast electric charging battery tech adds 100 miles in five minutes
15 global automotive brands validate ‘100 miles in five minutes’ charging claim for new battery tech
21 Jun 2023
Volvo adds new Apple CarPlay features in over-the-air update

Volvo adds new Apple CarPlay features in over-the-air update
The new updates are designed to improve the Apple CarPlay user experience and are being rolled out to 650,000 Volvo vehicles globally
6 Jun 2023
Ford BlueCruise: UK’s first legal hands-free driving tech arrives

Ford BlueCruise: UK’s first legal hands-free driving tech arrives
It’s the first legal hands-free driving system to be available on cars sold in the UK
13 Apr 2023
JLR and Stellantis invest in British car tech firm driving the future of head-up displays

JLR and Stellantis invest in British car tech firm driving the future of head-up displays
Big firms join Hyundai and GM as investors in expert holographic head-up display firm Envisics
9 Mar 2023
New BMW iDrive 9 infotainment update previewed

New BMW iDrive 9 infotainment update previewed
The latest version of BMW’s infotainment system will launch later this year
8 Mar 2023
Mercedes previews new MB.OS infotainment and software tech

Mercedes previews new MB.OS infotainment and software tech
New system will make its debut on MMA-based model from the middle of the decade, offering new infotainment, autonomous driving and “flexible upgrade” …
22 Feb 2023
BMW grille to get even bigger, and include headlights

BMW grille to get even bigger, and include headlights
New front-end styling treatment could see grille house headlights and other tech, dominating the face of future BMWs
30 Jan 2023
Controversial Tesla yoke can now be swapped for regular steering wheel

Controversial Tesla yoke can now be swapped for regular steering wheel
The conventional steering wheel is now a retrofit option as Tesla Model S and Model X go beyond a yoke
6 Jan 2023
Are heated seat belts the next big thing for electric cars?

Are heated seat belts the next big thing for electric cars?
The new heated seat belt technology from ZF could even increase EV range
5 Jan 2023
Electric car charging in the UK

Electric car charging in the UK
The UK’s electric car charging infrastructure has changed substantially in the past 12 months but can it make an EV suit your lifestyle?
6 Oct 2022
Black Box car insurance: everything you need to know

Black Box car insurance: everything you need to know
Is telematics tech a solution for safer, cheaper driving? We speak to young drivers with first-hand experience of black box car insurance
8 Sep 2022
What is AEB? Autonomous Emergency Braking systems explained

What is AEB? Autonomous Emergency Braking systems explained
Pre-crash or collision avoidance systems are now mandatory on new cars sold in the EU and likely the UK – our guide to AEB explains the benefits
15 Aug 2022
What is ISOFIX?

What is ISOFIX?
ISOFIX is a system that makes it easy and safe to fit child car seats securely
22 Jun 2022
New Apple CarPlay infotainment update incoming

New Apple CarPlay infotainment update incoming
The popular Apple CarPlay system can be found in most new cars these days and it’s getting a refresh
7 Jun 2022
Full size remote control cars: would you take a ride?

Full size remote control cars: would you take a ride?
Imperium Drive is aiming to shake up the ride-hailing market with its remote-driving cars. We visited the company to find out about the plan and the t…
20 May 2022
ABB Robotics creates world’s first robot-painted art car

ABB Robotics creates world’s first robot-painted art car
Robot recreates work from child prodigy Avait Kolarkar to deliver abstract automatic art
9 May 2022
Volvo invests in electric car battery developer StoreDot

Volvo invests in electric car battery developer StoreDot
StoreDot collaboration could see longer range, quicker charging and lower costs for Volvo and Polestar EVs
19 Apr 2022
What are non-exhaust emissions from cars?

What are non-exhaust emissions from cars?
Why tyre dust, brake particles and road wear can be a significant source of pollution, and how you can reduce these non-exhaust emissions from your ca…
22 Mar 2022
The future of car braking systems? Brembo Sensify put to the test

The future of car braking systems? Brembo Sensify put to the test
New braking system from Brembo aims to revolutionise how quickly and safely vehicles can stop in any conditions
5 Mar 2022