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Advanced Mercedes safety tech has 25 years to end all road accidents
Mercedes EQS - front end

Advanced Mercedes safety tech has 25 years to end all road accidents

Zero road accidents by 2050? We test latest Mercedes tech that’s intended to keep drivers out of trouble
Features
4 Nov 2024
What is V2X? Vehicle to everything tech explained
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor connected to wallbox charger

What is V2X? Vehicle to everything tech explained

Connectivity is a huge thing in modern cars but Vehicle to Everything technology is going to make it even bigger…
Tips & advice
28 Oct 2024
BYD Atto 3 given worst Euro NCAP driver-assistance score ever
BYD Atto 3 - front cornering

BYD Atto 3 given worst Euro NCAP driver-assistance score ever

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 …
News
25 Oct 2024
Garmin Mini 3 dash cam review
Garmin Mini 3 dash cam

Garmin Mini 3 dash cam review

The Garmin Mini 3 is ideal for those looking for a small and compact dash cam
Product reviews
19 Oct 2024
US moves to ban high-tech car parts from China amid spyware and hacking fears
Zeekr X - screen

US moves to ban high-tech car parts from China amid spyware and hacking fears

Biden administration acts over concerns tech could be used to collect data on citizens or manipulate vehicles
News
24 Sep 2024
Future VW safety tech uncovered: from ‘soft bonnets’ to cars that pull over if you fall asleep
Volkswagen Passat Estate UK - front action

Future VW safety tech uncovered: from ‘soft bonnets’ to cars that pull over if you fall asleep

Volkswagen aims to increase safety for both vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users
News
19 Sep 2024
Modern ADAS driver-assistance systems can be borderline dangerous
Opinion - safety tech

Modern ADAS driver-assistance systems can be borderline dangerous

Editor Paul Barker believes that some modern car safety tech is more of a hindrance than a benefit
Opinion
18 Sep 2024
Autonomous VW Trailer Assist tech can reverse park your caravan for you
Volkswagen Trailer Assist being demonstrated on a test track with a Volkswagen Passat

Autonomous VW Trailer Assist tech can reverse park your caravan for you

We try out Volkswagen’s latest iteration of its Trailer Assist technology that’s set to arrive in the next few years
News
16 Sep 2024
Best wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto adapters 2024
Best wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto adapters - header image

Best wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto adapters 2024

Make wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto a thing of the past
Product group tests
9 Sep 2024
Driverless cars: everything you need to know about the autonomous car revolution
Autonomous driving

Driverless cars: everything you need to know about the autonomous car revolution

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
Tips & advice
29 Aug 2024
Where does the car go next? Designing the vehicles of the future
Future of car design - final year project, DTM 300,  by Harry Williams

Where does the car go next? Designing the vehicles of the future

Young guns of the design world at Coventry University showcase their automotive stories
Features
25 Aug 2024
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Hello Wayve! The UK firm at the forefront of AI autonomous car tech
Ford Mustang Mach-E self-driving artificial intelligence software from Wayve - front

Hello Wayve! The UK firm at the forefront of AI autonomous car tech

UK firm Wayve is integrating artificial intelligence into its autonomous vehicle software to help make the technology smarter and safer
Features
14 Aug 2024
Volkswagen in major deal to produce solid state batteries for one million EVs
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Volkswagen in major deal to produce solid state batteries for one million EVs

VW battery subsidiary PowerCo has licenced solid state battery technology from QuantumScape with big plans to power production cars
News
15 Jul 2024
Cheaper electric cars on the way as battery prices collapse
EV battery packs

Cheaper electric cars on the way as battery prices collapse

EVs already undercut ICE models in China and price parity between electric and ICE cars may arrive much faster than expected in Europe
News
11 Jul 2024
Wireless electric car charging: is EV charging without cables the future?
Renault Kangoo Z.E - front tracking

Wireless electric car charging: is EV charging without cables the future?

As the technology inches closer to commercial reality, we examine the state of wireless charging for electric cars
Features
9 Jul 2024
Do electric cars have gears?
Hyundai Ioniq 5 - front cornering

Do electric cars have gears?

All electric cars are automatic, but do they actually have gears? Find out more here
Tips & advice
4 Jul 2024
Nyobolt EV can charge in less than five minutes, but there’s a catch
Nyobolt EV - Dynamic front 3/4

Nyobolt EV can charge in less than five minutes, but there’s a catch

British-developed electric sports car boasts ultra-rapid charging capabilities, but small battery limits range
News
28 Jun 2024
What are heat pumps in electric cars? Range-boosting feature explained
MG4 - front tracking

What are heat pumps in electric cars? Range-boosting feature explained

Find out why you might want a heat pump in your next electric car and how they work
Tips & advice
28 Jun 2024
What is an Atkinson cycle engine? Pros, cons and how it works
Atkinson cycle engine

What is an Atkinson cycle engine? Pros, cons and how it works

All you need to know about Atkinson cycle engines and why you might want a car that uses one
Tips & advice
20 Jun 2024
What is a plug-in hybrid? PHEV technology explained
Mercedes GLC PHEV charging

What is a plug-in hybrid? PHEV technology explained

Learn more about plug-in hybrid cars and vans, also known as PHEVs, how they work and why you should buy one
Tips & advice
18 Jun 2024
Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028
Future Nissan models - overhead

Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028

Nissan is setting its stall out to become a market leader in solid state batteries, a technology that could transform the global EV market
News
7 Jun 2024
What is Bluetooth? In-car connectivity tech explained
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What is Bluetooth? In-car connectivity tech explained

Bluetooth is now a key piece of in-car tech. We explain what it is and how to use it
Tips & advice
13 May 2024
What is Android Auto? Full review and user guide
Skoda Superb long-term test - Android Auto

What is Android Auto? Full review and user guide

We explain everything you need to know about Google's Android Auto software
Tips & advice
30 Apr 2024
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Apple CarPlay: what is it, how does it work, and is it better than Android Auto?
iPhone connected to CarPlay in SEAT

Apple CarPlay: what is it, how does it work, and is it better than Android Auto?

Apple CarPlay allows users to safely use many of the features of their iPhone while driving. We explain how it works
Tips & advice
24 Apr 2024
Electric car charging in the UK
Fiat 500 connected to a Gridserve rapid charger

Electric car charging in the UK

Keeping your EV battery topped-up is easier than ever. Here’s all you need to know about charging an electric car today
Tips & advice
9 Apr 2024
Dacia Jogger, Sandero and Sandero Stepway all get more safety kit for free
Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe Expression front corner

Dacia Jogger, Sandero and Sandero Stepway all get more safety kit for free

Dacia has piled on the safety kit for all three cars to ensure they comply with the new GSR2 safety regulations
News
3 Apr 2024
Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled
Full-beam car headlights shining from a distance

Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled

Almost nine-in-ten drivers think car headlights are too bright and now the Government says it’s looking into the matter
News
2 Apr 2024
Nissan and Honda might join forces on EV batteries and autonomous driving tech
Makoto Uchida and Toshihiro Mibe

Nissan and Honda might join forces on EV batteries and autonomous driving tech

Two of Japan’s biggest car makers, and rivals, could be about to collaborate on EV and autonomous driving technology
News
15 Mar 2024
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
Opinion - vehicle-to-grid charging

“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”

The electric car is the future whether we like it or not and Andy Palmer believes the secret to mass adoption is getting the charging right
Opinion
13 Mar 2024
Touchscreen backlash? Euro NCAP says physical buttons will be “incentivised” in car safety tests
Audi A7 Sportback - infotainment screen

Touchscreen backlash? Euro NCAP says physical buttons will be “incentivised” in car safety tests

Car makers have been advised not to have important car functions on touchscreens
News
5 Mar 2024
First look inside new Peugeot E-5008 reveals plenty of seats and screens
Peugeot E-5008 - dashboard

First look inside new Peugeot E-5008 reveals plenty of seats and screens

Next-generation Peugeot 5008 will feature a curved 21-inch display and brand new platform, plus seating for seven
News
26 Feb 2024
DS employs ChatGPT as AI travel companion for its entire range of cars
DS ChatGPT

DS employs ChatGPT as AI travel companion for its entire range of cars

DS cars equipped with ChatGPT can provide information about nearby places to visit or even create quizzes to play on a long journey
News
20 Feb 2024
Skoda CEO, Klaus Zellmer, on touchscreens, cheap EVs and Skoda’s bright future
Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler talking with Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer while standing next to a Skoda Enyaq Coupe

Skoda CEO, Klaus Zellmer, on touchscreens, cheap EVs and Skoda’s bright future

Skoda is on the up and a clutch of new models due in the coming years will drive its switch to electric, including a sub-20,000 Euro EV. The CEO talks…
News
9 Feb 2024
“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”
Opinion - touchscreens

“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler laments the lack of physical buttons in almost all new cars
Opinion
7 Feb 2024
Bumper Peugeot news drop: Allure Care 8-year warranty, ChatGPT tech, plus E-408 and E-5008 EVs confirmed
Peugeot 3008 - charging

Bumper Peugeot news drop: Allure Care 8-year warranty, ChatGPT tech, plus E-408 and E-5008 EVs confirmed

The French firm also declares that its cars will feature ChatGPT
News
30 Jan 2024