Car tech
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
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
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
Best battery chargers

Best battery chargers
Which car battery charger is best for you? We test a number of popular options to find out
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
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
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
The evolution of car safety: a history

The evolution of car safety: a history
We’ve catalogued the development of vehicle technologies that have brought significant improvements to road safety
What is an immobiliser and does my car have one?

What is an immobiliser and does my car have one?
In this guide, we explain what an immobiliser does and how it helps to protect your car from theft
What is a blind spot when driving?

What is a blind spot when driving?
There’s plenty of tech in modern cars to help us cope with blind spots but what are they and how can you keep yourself safe with or without the driver…
Toyota and Tamiya build the mini hydrogen-powered Mirai RC car

Toyota and Tamiya build the mini hydrogen-powered Mirai RC car
The mini Toyota Mirai will go twice as far as a battery powered RC car and has been designed to show how hydrogen tech can be effective on a small sca…
Nissan launches combined PCP finance deal for electric car and charger

Nissan launches combined PCP finance deal for electric car and charger
The unusual new offer is available on the Nissan Leaf and e-NV200 van – and it includes the cost of installing the wallbox charger at your home
Sinclair C5: the history of Sir Clive Sinclair’s electric car

Sinclair C5: the history of Sir Clive Sinclair’s electric car
Sir Clive Sinclair’s electric runabout was a spectacular failure, but the C5 was ahead of its time
What is lane-keeping assist?

What is lane-keeping assist?
Most new cars feature lane-keeping technology of some kind, but what is it, and how does it work?
Volkswagen ID. models to get over-the-air software updates

Volkswagen ID. models to get over-the-air software updates
Volkswagen shifts towards a software-based business model, with improved safety and additional features enabled through updates
Avon ZV7 review

Avon ZV7 review
The Avon ZV7 is the cheapest tyre on test, but it beat higher-priced rivals in some areas
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 review

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 review
The popular Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 is showing its age in this year's test
'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'

'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'
Some infotainment systems are a mess and potentially dangerous, says Mike Rutherford
Commuter Cup: Citroen Ami vs Silence Scooter vs Volkswagen up! 

Commuter Cup: Citroen Ami vs Silence Scooter vs Volkswagen up!
Bike, car or Citroen Ami? We find the best tool for commuting in London
‘Our switch to electric will soon make driving manual cars a lost art' 

‘Our switch to electric will soon make driving manual cars a lost art'
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?
Stellantis kills Alfa Romeo’s ‘Giorgio’ platform for ICE cars

Stellantis kills Alfa Romeo’s ‘Giorgio’ platform for ICE cars
The chassis was never designed for electrification, so Alfa’s future now rests on the Group’s upcoming STLA electrified underpinnings
What is Audi's Virtual Cockpit? 

What is Audi's Virtual Cockpit?
We give you the lowdown on Audi's hi-tech dashboard display screen, the Virtual Cockpit
Volvo expands partnership with Nvidia for self-driving tech

Volvo expands partnership with Nvidia for self-driving tech
Volvo aims to be the first manufacturer to use Nvidia’s Drive Orin processor to power its autonomous vehicles
Prices confirmed for revised Volvo XC60 

Prices confirmed for revised Volvo XC60
Updated SUV on sale now with new Google based interior tech; first deliveries due in June
VW Group developing new SSP electric car platform to replace MEB

VW Group developing new SSP electric car platform to replace MEB
Volkswagen is already planning for post-MEB electric future with next-generation SSP EV platform by middle of the decade
What is a CVT gearbox?

What is a CVT gearbox?
If you're looking for cars with an automatic gearbox, you may have seen the term CVT. Here’s what it means…
DSG: what is a Direct Shift Gearbox and how do they work?

DSG: what is a Direct Shift Gearbox and how do they work?
A direct shift gearbox, also known as a dual-clutch gearbox, offers an alternative to a conventional automatic
Petrol or diesel: which should you pick for your next car?

Petrol or diesel: which should you pick for your next car?
Hybrids and EVs are on the rise, but the petrol vs diesel dilemma remains for most new car buyers
MBUX: Mercedes’ infotainment technology explained

MBUX: Mercedes’ infotainment technology explained
What does MBUX mean, which Mercedes cars have it and what can it do? All is explained here
Best parking apps 2020

Best parking apps 2020
Find a parking space easily and quickly thanks to these car parking apps
What is eCall?

What is eCall?
Latest safety tech eCall contacts the emergency services automatically if your car is involved in an accident
What is climate control air-conditioning?

What is climate control air-conditioning?
A guide to the system that keeps your car warm in the winter and cool in the summer
Is Porsche’s Active Suspension Management system worth it?

Is Porsche’s Active Suspension Management system worth it?
We give you an overview of Porsche’s PASM electronic active damping system – and a verdict on whether you should spec it on your car
Porsche Macan vs Jaguar F-Pace

Porsche Macan vs Jaguar F-Pace
The new Porsche Macan promises to be the best-driving premium SUV, but how does it fare against the Jaguar F-Pace?
Tesla Autopilot explained: what is it, and is it safe?

Tesla Autopilot explained: what is it, and is it safe?
This guide explains exactly what Tesla Autopilot is and how it works, plus an inside look as to what the system sees on the road
Every new DS car to be electrified by 2025

Every new DS car to be electrified by 2025
Conventional petrol and diesel engines to be axed by 2025 as DS goes exclusively hybrid and electric