Car tech

Keeping your EV topped-up is now easier than ever

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

Regenerative braking turns your electric or hybrid car’s kinetic energy into electricity to charge its battery and boost efficiency. Here’s how…

Here’s why you might want a heat pump in your next electric car

Emissions regulations and SCR tech made AdBlue common in diesel cars – but what is AdBlue?

iOS 26.4 beta enables users to stream video to their car’s touchscreen via AirPlay

Tesla owners can select Unhinged, Sexy, Motivation, Romantic and Argumentative personalities for the new in-car AI, though there are some more family-…

The Chinese government has stepped in amid concerns that retractable or flush-fitting handles are causing fatalities in crashes

Waymo’s fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis could launch a full service as soon as September

Auto Express was among the first people allowed into the world’s largest automotive safety centre

There’s good news if you own a Volvo running a Google-based infotainment system

Auto Express’ senior news reporter explains why you shouldn’t ignore trying out the infotainment screen when you’re evaluating a used car

They do exactly as described, but fog lights seem to cause confusion with some drivers. Here’s all the key info on fog light use…

US Tesla drivers will soon be forced to shell out $99 dollars per month if they haven’t already purchased Full Self-Driving software outright

ABS is a vital part of any modern car's safety equipment. Here's everything you need to know

Honda’s joint venture with Sony will launch a more versatile model alongside the Afeela 1 saloon

Tom Jervis thinks that if car manufacturers are going to continue harvesting our data, they need to get better at protecting it from criminals

In-car apps allow drivers to time their quarter-mile sprints and check what G-forces they’re pulling

Apple CarPlay allows users to safely use many of the features of their iPhone while driving. We explain how it works

Guests to Westfield London will be able to meet Elon Musk’s new humanoid robot while snacking on popcorn

More widgets and the ability to switch off annoying pinned messages feature are all a part of iOS 26.2

We listen to what the experts at Richer Sounds think about car companies' regular and upgraded stereo set-ups

Which unit will keep your car battery in tip-top condition this winter?

We could soon see driverless cars on UK roads – we investigate whether we’re ready or not

We get an early taste of Peugeot's new revolutionary Hypersquare steering wheel

We explain everything you need to know about Google's Android Auto software

Auto Express’s senior content editor thinks too many drivers forget their responsibility to drive safely, and are overly reliant on technology to do s…

Digital editor, Steve Walker, is unsure how the British public will react to the arrival of driverless taxis in London.

An investigation into Tesla FSD autonomous driving tech by the US National Highway Safety Administration is underway

Can fitting the latest aftermarket infotainment and safety technology give your old car a new lease of life? Well, yes… and no

We get under the skin of Nissan’s self-driving car programme and take a ride in an autonomous Nissan Leaf on UK roads

A screen replaces the brand’s logo and gives pedestrians warnings about whether the car is moving or not

Auto Express’s senior news reporter reckons you should give plenty of thought to today’s hi-tech steering wheels when you buy your next car

How drivers interact with their cars could be about to change according to Mercedes

Hyundai's Concept Three marks a shift from touchscreens to simpler, driver-focused controls