Car tech
Pirelli P7 review

Pirelli P7 review
The expensive Pirelli P7 struggled in almost every area, but customers remain positive
'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'

'The latest infotainment systems in some VWs aren’t fit for purpose'
Some infotainment systems are a mess and potentially dangerous, says Mike Rutherford
Humanoid 'Tesla Bot' to launch in 2022 says Elon Musk

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

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

'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
Bentley launches new steering wheel for both real and sim racers

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
Driving test update to preserve the manual gearbox

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
Volvo investigates fossil fuel-free steel for future car bodies

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

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
Illegal car modification hotspots revealed

Illegal car modification hotspots revealed
Gloucestershire has the highest proportion of illegal car modifications, with altered number plates the most common breach
'The hydrogen underdog disruptor is back in town'

'The hydrogen underdog disruptor is back in town'
Mike Rutherford says hydrogen-powered cars could still be a frequent sight on UK roads
Renault ElectriCity: Europe’s biggest electric car production centre is born 

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

'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
Commuter Cup: Citroen Ami vs Silence 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
‘Our switch to electric will soon make driving manual cars a lost art' 

‘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?
'GM taking over Honda would be a disaster' 

'GM taking over Honda would be a disaster'
Mike Rutherford is worried about Honda's future, despite its recent motorsport success
Kia UK updates Online Booking Service feature

Kia UK updates Online Booking Service feature
Korean brand enhances its one-stop app that manages car maintenance needs
Tamiya RC cars: history, greatest models and build tips

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

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

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

‘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…
Vegan cars: how veganism and sustainability shape the latest models

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

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

'From now on I’ll be looking at Euro NCAP’s scores closely'
Mike Rutherford questions new changes brought in to Euro NCAP testing
Stellantis kills Alfa Romeo’s ‘Giorgio’ platform for ICE cars

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
What is Audi's Virtual Cockpit? 

What is Audi's Virtual Cockpit?
We give you the lowdown on Audi's hi-tech dashboard display screen, the Virtual Cockpit
Jaguar Land Rover shuts two factories due to semiconductor shortage

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

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
Volvo expands partnership with Nvidia for self-driving tech

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
Prices confirmed for revised Volvo XC60 

Prices confirmed for revised Volvo XC60
Updated SUV on sale now with new Google based interior tech; first deliveries due in June
Volkswagen releases ‘We Score’ infotainment app for football fans

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
VW Group developing new SSP electric car platform to replace MEB

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
Electric Lotus Evija looks to Type 49 racer for soundtrack

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

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
Volkswagen Group teams up with Microsoft on self-driving cars

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
Skodas to get wrong-way warning system

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