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Pirelli P7 review
Pirelli P7

Pirelli P7 review

The expensive Pirelli P7 struggled in almost every area, but customers remain positive
Features
7 Sep 2021
'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'
Infotainment screen

'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'

Some infotainment systems are a mess and potentially dangerous, says Mike Rutherford
Opinion
22 Aug 2021
Humanoid 'Tesla Bot' to launch in 2022 says Elon Musk
Tesla Bot

Humanoid 'Tesla Bot' to launch in 2022 says Elon Musk

US electric car-maker Tesla is to follow in Honda's tracks by branching out into robotics
News
20 Aug 2021
Toyota to cut car production by 40% due to microchip shortage
Toyota factory - engineering

Toyota to cut car production by 40% due to microchip shortage

Factory shutdowns are confirmed in Japan, but Toyota’s UK production lines remain fully operational
News
19 Aug 2021
'Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more'
Opinion car tech

'Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more'

Motorists are naturally suspicious but Steve Fowler thinks autonomous car tech can help take the stress out of driving
Opinion
13 Aug 2021
Bentley launches new steering wheel for both real and sim racers
Bentley Fanatec wheel

Bentley launches new steering wheel for both real and sim racers

The wheel was designed for the Bentley Continental Pikes Peak GT3 racer, but also works with Fanatec sim racing hardware
News
21 Jun 2021
Driving test update to preserve the manual gearbox
Dacia Duster gear lever

Driving test update to preserve the manual gearbox

With more drivers learning in autos and electric cars, the DVSA is looking to update the driving test so people can still drive manuals in future
News
16 Jun 2021
Volvo investigates fossil fuel-free steel for future car bodies
Volvo production

Volvo investigates fossil fuel-free steel for future car bodies

Volvo has teamed up with the Swedish company SSAB to research a new method of steelmaking which doesn’t rely on coking coal
News
16 Jun 2021
Pay for parking from your car with BMW's new RingGo app integration
BMW and Ringo

Pay for parking from your car with BMW's new RingGo app integration

BMW drivers can now use their infotainment systems to pay for parking without the need for a phone or cash
News
15 Jun 2021
Illegal car modification hotspots revealed
Volkswagen Polo exhaust

Illegal car modification hotspots revealed

Gloucestershire has the highest proportion of illegal car modifications, with altered number plates the most common breach
News
14 Jun 2021
'The hydrogen underdog disruptor is back in town'
Toyota Mirai opinion

'The hydrogen underdog disruptor is back in town'

Mike Rutherford says hydrogen-powered cars could still be a frequent sight on UK roads
Opinion
13 Jun 2021
Renault ElectriCity: Europe’s biggest electric car production centre is born
Renault ElectricCity

Renault ElectriCity: Europe’s biggest electric car production centre is born

Renault has reorganised its French factories in preparation for the new Megane E-Tech Electric, as well as the upcoming Renault 4 and 5
News
9 Jun 2021
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'Factories are at a standstill because they can’t get the parts to finish cars'
Car manufacturing

'Factories are at a standstill because they can’t get the parts to finish cars'

Steve Fowler points out the fresh issues facing global car manufacturing
Opinion
9 Jun 2021
Commuter Cup: Citroen Ami vs Silence Scooter vs Volkswagen up!
Commuter Cup: Citroen Ami vs Scooter vs Volkswagen up!

Commuter Cup: Citroen Ami vs Silence Scooter vs Volkswagen up!

Bike, car or Citroen Ami? We find the best tool for commuting in London
Features
9 Jun 2021
‘Our switch to electric will soon make driving manual cars a lost art'
Gearknob

‘Our switch to electric will soon make driving manual cars a lost art'

Want to drive a manual car? You need to take your test in a manual car. So what happens once all driving-school cars are automatic EVs?
Opinion
8 Jun 2021
'GM taking over Honda would be a disaster'
Honda opinion

'GM taking over Honda would be a disaster'

Mike Rutherford is worried about Honda's future, despite its recent motorsport success
Opinion
6 Jun 2021
Kia UK updates Online Booking Service feature
Kia UK servicing

Kia UK updates Online Booking Service feature

Korean brand enhances its one-stop app that manages car maintenance needs
News
1 Jun 2021
Tamiya RC cars: history, greatest models and build tips
Tamiya RC

Tamiya RC cars: history, greatest models and build tips

We chat to Tamiya about how it became the go-to for RC cars, plus we build our very own Toyota GR Yaris
Features
24 May 2021
New Airspeeder Mk3 revealed as world’s first electric flying racing car
Airspeeder Mk3 - front

New Airspeeder Mk3 revealed as world’s first electric flying racing car

The Airspeeder Mk3 flying racing car will compete in remotely piloted events during the second half of 2021, before pilots are dropped into the cockpi…
News
20 May 2021
'Just because impressive tech is available, it shouldn’t necessarily be installed in cars'
Opinion tech

'Just because impressive tech is available, it shouldn’t necessarily be installed in cars'

Mike Rutherford says designers, car makers and politicians need to consult motorists more often
Opinion
16 May 2021
‘The greatest change in motoring history is coming - but we don’t want it’
Opinion driverless cars

‘The greatest change in motoring history is coming - but we don’t want it’

Mike Rutherford reckons that instead of telling us what they think we should have, manufacturers and politicians must ask us what we’d like from our c…
Opinion
9 May 2021
Vegan cars: how veganism and sustainability shape the latest models
Vegan cars

Vegan cars: how veganism and sustainability shape the latest models

We find out how the automotive industry is trying to make more environmentally-friendly cars
Features
8 May 2021
‘Don’t believe the hype, self-driving cars are not coming this year’
Opinion - driverless

‘Don’t believe the hype, self-driving cars are not coming this year’

Hugo Griffiths wants the term ‘self-driving’ used with much more caution, and accuracy when it comes to cars
Opinion
28 Apr 2021
'From now on I’ll be looking at Euro NCAP’s scores closely'
Opinion Euro NCAP

'From now on I’ll be looking at Euro NCAP’s scores closely'

Mike Rutherford questions new changes brought in to Euro NCAP testing
Opinion
25 Apr 2021
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Stellantis kills Alfa Romeo’s ‘Giorgio’ platform for ICE cars
Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Stellantis kills Alfa Romeo’s ‘Giorgio’ platform for ICE cars

The chassis was never designed for electrification, so Alfa’s future now rests on the Group’s upcoming STLA electrified underpinnings
News
23 Apr 2021
What is Audi's Virtual Cockpit?
Audi Virtual Cockpit - header

What is Audi's Virtual Cockpit?

We give you the lowdown on Audi's hi-tech dashboard display screen, the Virtual Cockpit
Tips & advice
22 Apr 2021
Jaguar Land Rover shuts two factories due to semiconductor shortage
Halewood factory

Jaguar Land Rover shuts two factories due to semiconductor shortage

JLR’s Castle Bromwich and Halewood factories will temporarily close from 26 April as a global shortage of semiconductors impacts production
News
22 Apr 2021
BMW commits to solid-state batteries before the end of 2030
BMW battery

BMW commits to solid-state batteries before the end of 2030

The company’s aim is to build the greenest electric BMW possible – and new battery tech could be the key to unlocking that
News
20 Apr 2021
Volvo expands partnership with Nvidia for self-driving tech
Volvo Nvidia

Volvo expands partnership with Nvidia for self-driving tech

Volvo aims to be the first manufacturer to use Nvidia’s Drive Orin processor to power its autonomous vehicles
News
13 Apr 2021
Prices confirmed for revised Volvo XC60
Volvo XC60 facelift - front

Prices confirmed for revised Volvo XC60

Updated SUV on sale now with new Google based interior tech; first deliveries due in June
News
6 Apr 2021
Volkswagen releases ‘We Score’ infotainment app for football fans
Volkswagen We score

Volkswagen releases ‘We Score’ infotainment app for football fans

New We Score app allows Volkswagen Golf owners to keep tabs on their favoured team while driving
News
23 Mar 2021
VW Group developing new SSP electric car platform to replace MEB
VW SSP

VW Group developing new SSP electric car platform to replace MEB

Volkswagen is already planning for post-MEB electric future with next-generation SSP EV platform by middle of the decade
News
16 Mar 2021
Electric Lotus Evija looks to Type 49 racer for soundtrack
Lotus Evija

Electric Lotus Evija looks to Type 49 racer for soundtrack

The Lotus Evija’s electric motor will be accompanied by an edited version of the Type 49’s V8 engine noise
News
10 Mar 2021
Volvo XC60, S90 and V90 get new Google-powered infotainment systems
Volvo Google

Volvo XC60, S90 and V90 get new Google-powered infotainment systems

Volvo has started to ditch its in-house developed Sensus infotainment software for a new Google Android-powered system
News
9 Mar 2021
Volkswagen Group teams up with Microsoft on self-driving cars
Volkswagen Microsoft

Volkswagen Group teams up with Microsoft on self-driving cars

The Volkswagen Group will collaborate further with software giant Microsoft to speed up development of autonomous driving systems
News
11 Feb 2021
Skodas to get wrong-way warning system
Skoda

Skodas to get wrong-way warning system

New Skoda infotainment app developed by Bosch warns motorists who are driving the wrong way down a road of their error
News
10 Feb 2021
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