Car tech
New Shell concept car teased with 10-minute charging and next-level efficiency

New Shell concept car teased with 10-minute charging and next-level efficiency
Innovative Triple 10 Challenge concept will use next-generation immersion cooling tech to make big strides in charging, efficiency and sustainability
Electric car charging stations in the UK: public EV charging prices, networks and top tips

Electric car charging stations in the UK: public EV charging prices, networks and top tips
Our guide to saving hundreds of pounds on public EV charging covers all the bases
Nissan Pro Pilot self-driving tech: driven by the autonomous car that’s ‘better than a human’

Nissan Pro Pilot self-driving tech: driven by the autonomous car that’s ‘better than a human’
Nissan vows to make AI-based cars part of our everyday lives – from 2027. Its engineer reckons it’s a better driver then he is
Digital displays won't kill analogue car dashboard dials, they'll live on as the height of luxury

Digital displays won't kill analogue car dashboard dials, they'll live on as the height of luxury
Senior content editor Shane Wilkinson explains why traditional car gauges are about to become the next must-have for the big spender
China's Seres patents groundbreaking in-car toilet design

China's Seres patents groundbreaking in-car toilet design
Caught short with no service stations in sight? Seres has the perfect solution for you….
What is ISOFIX?

What is ISOFIX?
ISOFIX is a system that makes it easy and safe to fit child car seats securely
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving tech finally approved for Europe, but not the UK

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving tech finally approved for Europe, but not the UK
The Netherlands has become the first country in Europe to approve Tesla’s supervised autonomous driving technology for use on its roads, with more exp…
Is car hacking real? Risks, vulnerabilities and expert cyber security tips

Is car hacking real? Risks, vulnerabilities and expert cyber security tips
Last year's cyber attack on JLR may suggest hackers are only interested in large corporations, but we all need to be aware of the threats we face
New Mercedes EQS steer-by-wire review: luxury EV gets a yoke

New Mercedes EQS steer-by-wire review: luxury EV gets a yoke
Not only does steer-by-wire make car park manoeuvres easier, it can help with drifting as well…
Maybe I’m just getting old, but modern cars should be less complex to drive

Maybe I’m just getting old, but modern cars should be less complex to drive
Editor Paul Barker wants his car to act more like a car, and less like a smartphone
New MG4 Urban will be the UK’s first EV with semi-solid-state batteries

New MG4 Urban will be the UK’s first EV with semi-solid-state batteries
Industry-first semi-solid-state batteries will be available from the end of this year in new MG4 Urban
Porsche makes new bid to save the manual gearbox with Koenigsegg-inspired auto mode

Porsche makes new bid to save the manual gearbox with Koenigsegg-inspired auto mode
Shift-by-wire technology can switch between automatic and manual operation
AI has begun its car industry revolution with humanoid robots taking human jobs

AI has begun its car industry revolution with humanoid robots taking human jobs
Mike Rutherford thinks humanoid robots are set to play a key part in the car industry AI revolution
Renault Calvin is an industry-first humanoid robot that’s already helping build cars

Renault Calvin is an industry-first humanoid robot that’s already helping build cars
The tyre-hauling exoskeleton is working on the Renault Douai factory supply line, and will be joined by 350 headless brothers
The rise of over-the-air updates means car touchscreens are here to stay

The rise of over-the-air updates means car touchscreens are here to stay
Editor Paul Barker thinks the return of physical buttons in cars isn't likely to happen as manufacturers are now focused on over-the-air updates
Are car headlights too bright? How hi-tech LED lights prioritise the driver but risk dazzling everyone else

Are car headlights too bright? How hi-tech LED lights prioritise the driver but risk dazzling everyone else
LED headlamps on cars may improve visibility at night, but some people say they’re too bright. We investigate the issue and what can be done
Hands off! Ford Kuga BlueCruise Edition arrives with self-driving technology

Hands off! Ford Kuga BlueCruise Edition arrives with self-driving technology
The Ford Kuga BlueCruise Edition starts from a snip under £42,000 and is available to order now
New Ford Puma BlueCruise Edition can drive itself (almost)

New Ford Puma BlueCruise Edition can drive itself (almost)
Britain’s best-selling car is now available as a special edition featuring Ford’s BlueCruise autonomous driving software
Could your next car be designed by AI? Industry insiders reveal all…

Could your next car be designed by AI? Industry insiders reveal all…
Artificial intelligence is already being used in the car industry, but what do designers think of it and where do they see the tech going?
What is a hybrid car? Mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids explained

What is a hybrid car? Mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids explained
Hybrids are everywhere but with mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids all available, understanding the technology can be hard.
Regenerative braking: how does EV and hybrid car brake energy regeneration work?

Regenerative braking: how does EV and hybrid car brake energy regeneration work?
Regenerative braking turns your electric or hybrid car’s kinetic energy into electricity to charge its battery and boost efficiency. Here’s how…
What is a heat pump in an electric car? Range-boosting EV feature explained

What is a heat pump in an electric car? Range-boosting EV feature explained
Here’s why you might want a heat pump in your next electric car
What is AdBlue?

What is AdBlue?
Emissions regulations and SCR tech made AdBlue common in diesel cars – but what is AdBlue?
New Apple CarPlay update will let you watch videos in your car

New Apple CarPlay update will let you watch videos in your car
iOS 26.4 beta enables users to stream video to their car’s touchscreen via AirPlay
Talk dirty to me: Tesla Model Y and Model 3 now feature Grok AI with 18+ NSFW modes

Talk dirty to me: Tesla Model Y and Model 3 now feature Grok AI with 18+ NSFW modes
Tesla owners can select Unhinged, Sexy, Motivation, Romantic and Argumentative personalities for the new in-car AI, though there are some more family-…
Sorry Tesla: hidden car door handles to be banned in China over safety fears

Sorry Tesla: hidden car door handles to be banned in China over safety fears
The Chinese government has stepped in amid concerns that retractable or flush-fitting handles are causing fatalities in crashes
Look out London: Waymo to launch driverless taxis in a matter of months

Look out London: Waymo to launch driverless taxis in a matter of months
Waymo’s fleet of self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis could launch a full service as soon as September
How Geely’s new £215m tech centre will make its cars safer

How Geely’s new £215m tech centre will make its cars safer
Auto Express was among the first people allowed into the world’s largest automotive safety centre
“One of the biggest over-the-air updates in history” is coming to a Volvo near you

“One of the biggest over-the-air updates in history” is coming to a Volvo near you
There’s good news if you own a Volvo running a Google-based infotainment system
Don’t forget to to try out the touchscreen when test driving a car

Don’t forget to to try out the touchscreen when test driving a car
Auto Express’ senior news reporter explains why you shouldn’t ignore trying out the infotainment screen when you’re evaluating a used car
Car fog lights: how they work and when to use them

Car fog lights: how they work and when to use them
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…
Tesla Full Self-Driving tech goes subscription-only in the US, but not the UK

Tesla Full Self-Driving tech goes subscription-only in the US, but not the UK
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
What is ABS? Anti-lock braking systems explained

What is ABS? Anti-lock braking systems explained
ABS is a vital part of any modern car's safety equipment. Here's everything you need to know
Sony is making an SUV! New Afeela Prototype previews future production model

Sony is making an SUV! New Afeela Prototype previews future production model
Honda’s joint venture with Sony will launch a more versatile model alongside the Afeela 1 saloon
Car brands must go back to cyber security school

Car brands must go back to cyber security school
Tom Jervis thinks that if car manufacturers are going to continue harvesting our data, they need to get better at protecting it from criminals