Car tech

With more drivers learning in autos and electric cars, the DVSA is looking to update the driving test so people can still drive manuals in future

Volvo has teamed up with the Swedish company SSAB to research a new method of steelmaking which doesn’t rely on coking coal

BMW drivers can now use their infotainment systems to pay for parking without the need for a phone or cash

Gloucestershire has the highest proportion of illegal car modifications, with altered number plates the most common breach

Mike Rutherford says hydrogen-powered cars could still be a frequent sight on UK roads

Renault has reorganised its French factories in preparation for the new Megane E-Tech Electric, as well as the upcoming Renault 4 and 5

Steve Fowler points out the fresh issues facing global car manufacturing

Bike, car or Citroen Ami? We find the best tool for commuting in London

Want to drive a manual car? You need to take your test in a manual car. So what happens once all driving-school cars are automatic EVs?

Mike Rutherford is worried about Honda's future, despite its recent motorsport success

Korean brand enhances its one-stop app that manages car maintenance needs

We chat to Tamiya about how it became the go-to for RC cars, plus we build our very own Toyota GR Yaris

The Airspeeder Mk3 flying racing car will compete in remotely piloted events during the second half of 2021, before pilots are dropped into the cockpi…

We explore Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke Audio system and test its claims of studio-quality in-car sound

Mike Rutherford says designers, car makers and politicians need to consult motorists more often

Mike Rutherford reckons that instead of telling us what they think we should have, manufacturers and politicians must ask us what we’d like from our c…

We find out how the automotive industry is trying to make more environmentally-friendly cars

Hugo Griffiths wants the term ‘self-driving’ used with much more caution, and accuracy when it comes to cars

Mike Rutherford questions new changes brought in to Euro NCAP testing

The chassis was never designed for electrification, so Alfa’s future now rests on the Group’s upcoming STLA electrified underpinnings

We give you the lowdown on Audi's hi-tech dashboard display screen, the Virtual Cockpit

JLR’s Castle Bromwich and Halewood factories will temporarily close from 26 April as a global shortage of semiconductors impacts production

The company’s aim is to build the greenest electric BMW possible – and new battery tech could be the key to unlocking that

Volvo aims to be the first manufacturer to use Nvidia’s Drive Orin processor to power its autonomous vehicles

Updated SUV on sale now with new Google based interior tech; first deliveries due in June

New We Score app allows Volkswagen Golf owners to keep tabs on their favoured team while driving

Volkswagen is already planning for post-MEB electric future with next-generation SSP EV platform by middle of the decade

The Lotus Evija’s electric motor will be accompanied by an edited version of the Type 49’s V8 engine noise

Volvo has started to ditch its in-house developed Sensus infotainment software for a new Google Android-powered system

Hybrids are everywhere but with mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids all available, understanding the technology can be hard.

The Volkswagen Group will collaborate further with software giant Microsoft to speed up development of autonomous driving systems

New Skoda infotainment app developed by Bosch warns motorists who are driving the wrong way down a road of their error

BMW's iDrive in-car control and infotainment system explained: what it does and how to use it

From 2023, new Ford cars will have an Android infotainment system with Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play built-in

If you're looking for cars with an automatic gearbox, you may have seen the term CVT. Here’s what it means…

A direct shift gearbox, also known as a dual-clutch gearbox, offers an alternative to a conventional automatic