Car tech

Errol Wright wanted a 'dream home' Defender where he could cook, clean up and sleep in the back...  so he built himself one

Trevor Cuthbert explains how to service a diesel Freelander 2

Series III heater blower casings corrode badly, reducing efficiency which was never good in the first place. Gary Stretton has a solution.

Aluminium bodywork corrodes dramatically around seatbelt mounts, but Trevor Cuthbert finds an effective repair kit


Don’t bypass a faulty brake failure switch. Gary Stretton shows how to ensure your dual-circuit brakes will work when you need them most

ABS brake problems are often down to failure of the power unit. The part is expensive, though quick to replace.

As Defender thefts rise owners should be beefing up on security

Ed Evans compares the 14 engines that have powered Defenders, and selects the best one ever – but, you might not agree...

Presenter Henry Cole takes a break from TV to give LRM a tour of his sheds and to 
explain his love of British engineering

Our guide explains everything you need to know about car handling, from how the suspension works to tackling different driving situations

Cruise control is a great extra to have if you do regular motorway journeys, while adaptive cruise control arguably makes even more sense

Run-flat tyres are an alternative to carrying a spare wheel in the boot. Here's everything you need to know...

Free update breaks Google’s infotainment system free of in-car display screens. It can run straight from your smartphone.

Who makes the best in-car entertainment and sat-nav systems? Our top 10 includes verdicts on Audi, Ford and Vauxhall systems

Are you ready to take your Land Rover on a weekend camping getaway?

Bosch has revealed a new accelerator pedal design that gives haptic feedback to communicate to lead-footed drivers

Swedish maker launches wearable voice control system enabling owners to adjust their car’s functions remotely

Avoid traffic in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland by using one of these iPhone/Android apps

Is it legal to use Apple Watch wearable technology while driving?

The new EE Buzzard provides 4G WiFi connectivity for up to 10 devices in a car

The 2014 CES show gave us a tantalising glimpse into the future of car technology. We round-up the big news stories

Harman’s Signal Doctor ICE technology turns modern compressed music into “near-studio quality” sound

Internet-enabled systems on modern cars are vulnerable to hackers, warns technology firm Harman

The Induct Technology Navia, the world’s first commercially available driverless car, reveled at CES.

Honda expand Earth Dreams engine range with new turbocharged VTEC petrol engines

A new global electric car and two saloons will be co-developed under the new collaboration

Mazda will unveil a new CNG concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, along with engine variants available in the new Mazda 3