Car tech

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 …

Impressive performance comes after the electric Renault Zoe was awarded zero stars in in 2021; other new models rated in latest round of testing

Mike Rutherford thinks the UK's charging network needs to take lessons from petrol station forecourts

Renewable HVO fuel reduces CO2 in some Audi models by up to 95 per cent compared with fossil diesel

Modified version of the 5.0-litre unit found in the Lexus RC F will produce 444bhp – all without using a drop of petrol

After 2025 Mazda will roll-out its new Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture, which allows different-sized cars to be built on the same production line

Know your limits with these speed camera locators - and apps - to help avoid heft speeding fines

Revolutionary pothole fixing machine put to work in Stoke, where it has repaired 10,000m² of road in 130 days

Ford showcases an escape room-style game built into a Mustang Mach E to help owners get accustomed to its controls

Flying car received certificate from Slovak Transport Authority after completing 70 hours of rigorous flight testing

PCM 6.0 user interface brings native Spotify integration, an electric vehicle charging network planner and an improved voice assistant

Patents indicate that BMW is creating a radical yoke-style ‘steering handle’, which folds away when not in use, for its future autonomous cars

Which car battery charger is best for you? We test a number of popular options to find out

Steve Fowler thinks Sony could hit the ground running in the electric car market

VinFast has become the first EV manufacturer to partner with What3words for simplified, accurate on-board navigation, the firm claims