Car tech
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
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: how ADAS car tech is put to the test
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: how ADAS car tech is put to the test
Euro NCAP tests will soon include scoring of driver-assistance systems, and Thatcham Research, the UK’s only Euro NCAP accredited partner, is leading …
4 Mar 2022
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric earns five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP safety tests
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric earns five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP safety tests
Impressive performance comes after the electric Renault Zoe was awarded zero stars in in 2021; other new models rated in latest round of testing
2 Mar 2022
'Electric car charging is damaging the switch to EVs'
'Electric car charging is damaging the switch to EVs'
Mike Rutherford thinks the UK's charging network needs to take lessons from petrol station forecourts
27 Feb 2022
Audi approves V6 diesels for use with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
Audi approves V6 diesels for use with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
Renewable HVO fuel reduces CO2 in some Audi models by up to 95 per cent compared with fossil diesel
24 Feb 2022
Toyota and Yamaha are working on a hydrogen-powered V8 engine
Toyota and Yamaha are working on a hydrogen-powered V8 engine
Modified version of the 5.0-litre unit found in the Lexus RC F will produce 444bhp – all without using a drop of petrol
18 Feb 2022
Mazda gears up to launch three new electric cars by 2025
Mazda gears up to launch three new electric cars by 2025
After 2025 Mazda will roll-out its new Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture, which allows different-sized cars to be built on the same production line
4 Feb 2022
Best speed camera locators and apps 2022
Best speed camera locators and apps 2022
Know your limits with these speed camera locators - and apps - to help avoid heft speeding fines
3 Feb 2022
JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months
JCB PotholePro fixes three years worth of potholes in four months
Revolutionary pothole fixing machine put to work in Stoke, where it has repaired 10,000m² of road in 130 days
2 Feb 2022
Ford unveils in-car escape room game concept
Ford unveils in-car escape room game concept
Ford showcases an escape room-style game built into a Mustang Mach E to help owners get accustomed to its controls
31 Jan 2022
‘AirCar’ issued with official certificate of airworthiness
‘AirCar’ issued with official certificate of airworthiness
Flying car received certificate from Slovak Transport Authority after completing 70 hours of rigorous flight testing
25 Jan 2022
Porsche launches updated infotainment system for 2022
Porsche launches updated infotainment system for 2022
PCM 6.0 user interface brings native Spotify integration, an electric vehicle charging network planner and an improved voice assistant
24 Jan 2022
BMW patents reveal yoke steering wheel for self-driving models
BMW patents reveal yoke steering wheel for self-driving models
Patents indicate that BMW is creating a radical yoke-style ‘steering handle’, which folds away when not in use, for its future autonomous cars
24 Jan 2022
Best battery chargers
Best battery chargers
Which car battery charger is best for you? We test a number of popular options to find out
14 Jan 2022
'Sony's arrival as a car maker could be the most exciting in ages'
'Sony's arrival as a car maker could be the most exciting in ages'
Steve Fowler thinks Sony could hit the ground running in the electric car market
12 Jan 2022
VinFast to include What3words navigation tech with new EVs
VinFast to include What3words navigation tech with new EVs
VinFast has become the first EV manufacturer to partner with What3words for simplified, accurate on-board navigation, the firm claims
10 Jan 2022
Autonomous cars compete in 173mph self-driving oval race at CES 2022
Autonomous cars compete in 173mph self-driving oval race at CES 2022
Teams used Dallara autonomous race cars and went wheel to wheel at 173mph during this year’s Consumer Electronics Show
10 Jan 2022
Volvo announces autonomous Ride Pilot system for all-new XC90
Volvo announces autonomous Ride Pilot system for all-new XC90
This year's electric XC90 flagship will be equipped with unsupervised autonomous driving tech
6 Jan 2022
Volvo announces new Google-powered infotainment features for current models
Volvo announces new Google-powered infotainment features for current models
As part of its partnership with Google, Volvo is introducing deeper Google Assistant and YouTube integration for its cars
6 Jan 2022
Stellantis partners with Amazon for next-generation in-car technology
Stellantis partners with Amazon for next-generation in-car technology
Future Stellantis models will utilise cloud-based Amazon tech for cutting-edge in-car connectivity
5 Jan 2022
Traffic cop numbers plunge as dash-cam policing takes over
Traffic cop numbers plunge as dash-cam policing takes over
Police use portal to review evidence uploaded by drivers as traffic cop numbers decrease
5 Jan 2022
Everything you need to know about the Nissan ARIYA
Everything you need to know about the Nissan ARIYA
Nissan’s pure-electric crossover arrives with impressive range and high-quality tech features
20 Dec 2021
World's first full-body airbag child car seat in action
World's first full-body airbag child car seat in action
Cybex looks to crack the problem with airbags in child car seats
8 Dec 2021