Car tech

The US has approved ground-breaking tech, as the world’s first full-by-wire EV goes on sale

We find out how connectivity will shape the upmarket Mercs of the future

We try augmented reality glasses, while remote valet parking and in-car AI and games were showcased

Increased integration will allow Apple CarPlay users to control more in-car functions, such as heating and ventilation settings

Two million US market Teslas will receive a software upgrade to improve the safety of their Autopilot self-driving tech

Modular charging stations developed by start-up company Ample can be set up anywhere in just three days

We find out which device has the power to keep your car’s battery in tip-top condition

Polestar wants to build a truly carbon neutral car by 2030 and although it’s a huge challenge, the Polestar 0 project means business

Next level of autonomous driving will allow 7 Series drivers to edit emails and stream videos

The UK’s Automated Vehicles Bill will put responsibility firmly on manufacturers when/if autonomous technology goes wrong

Battery supplier boost for KG Mobility, the brand formerly known as SsangYong

Dynisma’s driving simulator is so advanced that it could eventually replace conventional car development and testing. We head to the firm’s Bristol HQ…

Euro6 emissions regulations and SCR tech mean AdBlue usage is increasing rapidly – but what is AdBlue?

VW’s future-gazing Project Trinity is still in the works, but it won’t hit initial deadlines

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept showcases a new platform and design direction that’s set to feature on the next-generation 3 Series

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler isn’t convinced that every 'innovation' is an improvement over good old-fashioned simplicity

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

Gas companies want to mix hydrogen into the natural gas grid, then ‘deblend’ it locally to supply a network of hydrogen fuel stations

15 global automotive brands validate ‘100 miles in five minutes’ charging claim for new battery tech

The new updates are designed to improve the Apple CarPlay user experience and are being rolled out to 650,000 Volvo vehicles globally

It’s the first legal hands-free driving system to be available on cars sold in the UK

Big firms join Hyundai and GM as investors in expert holographic head-up display firm Envisics

The latest version of BMW’s infotainment system will launch later this year

New system will make its debut on MMA-based model from the middle of the decade, offering new infotainment, autonomous driving and “flexible upgrade” …

New front-end styling treatment could see grille house headlights and other tech, dominating the face of future BMWs

The conventional steering wheel is now a retrofit option as Tesla Model S and Model X go beyond a yoke

The new heated seat belt technology from ZF could even increase EV range

Is telematics tech a solution for safer, cheaper driving? We speak to young drivers with first-hand experience of black box car insurance

Pre-crash or collision avoidance systems are now mandatory on new cars sold in the EU and likely the UK – our guide to AEB explains the benefits

ISOFIX is a system that makes it easy and safe to fit child car seats securely

The popular Apple CarPlay system can be found in most new cars these days and it’s getting a refresh

Imperium Drive is aiming to shake up the ride-hailing market with its remote-driving cars. We visited the company to find out about the plan and the t…

Robot recreates work from child prodigy Avait Kolarkar to deliver abstract automatic art

StoreDot collaboration could see longer range, quicker charging and lower costs for Volvo and Polestar EVs

New braking system from Brembo aims to revolutionise how quickly and safely vehicles can stop in any conditions

Euro NCAP tests will soon include scoring of driver-assistance systems, and Thatcham Research, the UK’s only Euro NCAP accredited partner, is leading …