Car tech

Here’s a round-up of the exciting new technology that's on its way, with some set to debut as early as this year

Using a handheld phone while driving is illegal but car touchscreens are becoming more complicated and phone-like with no regulation - as our test sho…

How distracting is your car’s touch screen? We test 10 of the most popular systems to rate the best and worst performers

Voice control is common in all manner of devices these days but how do the top in-car systems perform under pressure?

Our experts reveal which boxes they’d tick on the options list if they were buying a car

Our cars’ computers record more details about your personal life than you probably know about, and the risks to your privacy could be devastating

You might have heard about solid-state batteries in future electric cars, but what are the benefits?

We all know that an automatic car changes gear itself but there are various different gearbox technologies used to achieve that end result…

Want a magic carpet ride in your car? Air suspension is about as close as you’ll get – we explain what it is, which cars have it and why you might wan…

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

Are our cars becoming a bit too nosy? Editor Paul Barker shares his concerns

Vast head-up display that stretches entire width of windscreen revealed at CES and could be in production by 2027

Advanced electronic steering tech is just around the corner. We ask whether consumers are prepared to embrace it

We look at the pros and cons of Mobility as a Service, and the vehicles set to help change the face of car ownership

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

In-car entertainment has come a long way in recent years...

Zero road accidents by 2050? We test latest Mercedes tech that’s intended to keep drivers out of trouble

Connectivity is a huge thing in modern cars but Vehicle to Everything technology is going to make it even bigger…

Euro NCAP says it doesn’t recommend the BYD Atto 3’s adaptive cruise control system, given that it “effectively switches off” after periods of driver …

Biden administration acts over concerns tech could be used to collect data on citizens or manipulate vehicles

Volkswagen aims to increase safety for both vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users

Editor Paul Barker believes that some modern car safety tech is more of a hindrance than a benefit

We try out Volkswagen’s latest iteration of its Trailer Assist technology that’s set to arrive in the next few years

Make wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto a thing of the past

Autonomous cars can’t drive you all the way home yet, but the tech is progressing all the time. Here’s all you need to know

Young guns of the design world at Coventry University showcase their automotive stories

UK firm Wayve is integrating artificial intelligence into its autonomous vehicle software to help make the technology smarter and safer

VW battery subsidiary PowerCo has licenced solid state battery technology from QuantumScape with big plans to power production cars

EVs already undercut ICE models in China and price parity between electric and ICE cars may arrive much faster than expected in Europe

As the technology inches closer to commercial reality, we examine the state of wireless charging for electric cars

All electric cars are automatic, but do they actually have gears? Find out more here

British-developed electric sports car boasts ultra-rapid charging capabilities, but small battery limits range

Find out why you might want a heat pump in your next electric car and how they work

All you need to know about Atkinson cycle engines and why you might want a car that uses one