Does it work? Mini's quirky circular infotainment on test 28 November 2024 by Jake Groves Have any corners been cut in creating the round display that dominates the interior? Read more ...
Mercedes is working on ‘cylinder deactivation for batteries’ and solar bodywork 24 November 2024 by Jake Groves Tech innovations could improve range, safety and EV design Read more ...
Stellantis STLA platforms: STLA Frame features 500-mile EV and 690-mile range extender options 19 November 2024 by Jake Groves More details of Stellantis’ new STLA Frame platform, plus tech details of all four architectures Read more ...
Nextbase Piqo unveiled: the smart dashcam designed for young people 28 October 2024 by Aaron Hussain A pocket-sized smart dashcam that's designed to cater for younger people. We give you the full rundown on Nextbase's new model. Read more ...
Does it work? Polestar 4's digital rear-view mirror tested and explained 30 September 2024 by Ben Miller Packaging and style deleted the 4’s rear glass. Does a digital mirror make that okay? Read more ...
JLR’s letter: what Land Rover's doing to stop your older car getting nicked 15 August 2024 by Seth Walton JLR's latest advice, revealed to CAR by an owner Read more ...
Reinventing the wheel: how Audi’s new MHEV Plus system works 16 July 2024 by Luke Wilkinson Audi has designed a new type of mild hybrid system that'll keep its combustion engines in circulations into the 2030s Read more ...
VW's rebooted MIB4 driver interface tested: does it work? 03 June 2024 by Jake Groves VW hopes to patch up its tech reputation with cleaner, quicker and smarter infotainment Read more ...
A bright idea: uni students build solar-powered car and they’ve just driven it 1863 miles across Australia 10 May 2024 by Tim Pollard Not your average student wheels: meet the Durham Uni undergrads' solar-powered car Read more ...
Does it work? Tesla's stalk-free drive controls tested 09 May 2024 by Colin Overland One more function goes into the touchscreen on the latest Model 3 Read more ...
Stronger than wind: designing the electric G-wagen 30 April 2024 by Curtis Moldrich How to make the G-class an efficient electric car Read more ...
Hyundai and Kia’s new robot can carry 16 coffees around an office at once 03 April 2024 by Ted Welford The DAL-e is the modern-day version of Honda's Asimo robot Read more ...
Will AI make your new car better? 18 March 2024 by Jake Groves AI has entered the automotive world. Here's what you need to know Read more ...
Driving made smarter? We test Mercedes' latest automatic lane change tech 12 March 2024 by Jake Groves The next level of automated Mercedes driving? Letting the car overtake and change lane for you. Read more ...
Lamborghini Active Wheel Carrier tech explained: Sant'Agata reinvents the wheel 01 March 2024 by Ben Barry An ingenious alternative to rear-wheel steering will debut in the replacement for the Huracan – we've tried it already Read more ...
DS officially integrates ChatGPT after trial: AI-driven voice assistant tested in the UK 21 February 2024 by Jake Groves After a trial, ChatGPT is standard in DS cars from March 2024 Read more ...
We try Personal Pilot - BMW's most advanced autonomous tech 21 February 2024 by Tim Pollard We try Personal Pilot, the most advanced autonomous tech from BMW available on the road. But not in the UK yet. Read more ...
Arrival: company behind futuristic UK electric van start-up goes into administration 06 February 2024 by Tom Webster UK start-up Arrival enters administration putting jobs at risk Read more ...
VIPER: the innovation that could keep your EV battery alive for longer 05 February 2024 by Seth Walton A new approach to estimating remaining battery life has been announced Read more ...
We drive a BMW from several hundred metres away 23 January 2024 by Tom Webster Getting behind the wheel of the BMW remote parking concept Read more ...
Renault Solarbay tech: the smart sunroof that lets each row pick their tints 15 January 2024 by Tim Pollard Explaining Renault's new AmpliSky tech – that uses polymer dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) to tint the roof Read more ...
MBUX Sound Drive will turn your Mercedes into an interactive concert 10 January 2024 by Curtis Moldrich MBUX has a new feature, and it can generate a unique sound track for every journey Read more ...
BMW bets big on video and mixed reality at CES 2024 09 January 2024 by Tim Pollard The latest toys from Munich at the Consumer Electronics Show 2024 Read more ...
Afeela returns: Sony EV will benefit from Microsoft AI and Gran Turismo tech 09 January 2024 by Curtis Moldrich Sony has revealed the latest version of its Afeela EV Read more ...
Nio hits the 1000km range barrier 02 January 2024 by Curtis Moldrich Nio has managed to squeeze over 1000km of range, and the test was carried out by none other than its CEO, William Li. Read more ...
Renault's sustainability drive: why the new Scenic E-Tech gives a taste of the circular car of tomorrow 22 December 2023 by Tim Pollard Renault is aiming to be transparent about the sustainability of the new Scenic E-Tech and the production processes behind it Read more ...
Next-generation Apple CarPlay revealed inside Aston Martin and Porsche cars 21 December 2023 by Curtis Moldrich It'll take over multiple screens Read more ...
Will synthetic fuel save the internal combustion engine? 19 December 2023 by Graham King CAR's explainer on eFuels: what are they, how are they made and where are they being produced? Read more ...
Hyundai and Kia reveal new snow chain tyre technology 11 December 2023 by Seth Walton Need some extra grip on snow but find snow chains too much trouble? The Koreans have come up with a solution Read more ...
BMW M Mixed Reality: we drive a BMW M4 on track using just a VR headset 11 December 2023 by Tim Pollard As BMW develops next-gen head-up displays, we experience its mixed-reality headset Read more ...
Bloodhound LSR seeks new driver in bid for 1000mph dream 08 November 2023 by Curtis Moldrich Job alert: Fast-moving company seeks new recruit to drive change, assist with fundraising... and beat Land Speed Record Read more ...
What are autonomous car levels? Levels 1 to 5 of driverless vehicle tech explained 01 November 2023 by Tim Pollard We explain the levels of autonomy in driverless car technology Read more ...
Mercedes E-Class in-car video calling: does it work? 26 October 2023 by Jake Groves Among a raft of new tech, Merc says you can use Zoom or Webex in your exec saloon Read more ...
How to pay for your Merc's fuel – with your fingerprint 25 September 2023 by Tim Pollard Mercedes-Benz and Mastercard launch world-first in-car payments via the infotainment Read more ...
Watch while you charge: Amazon Prime Video comes to Volvo and Polestar 14 September 2023 by Curtis Moldrich Amazon Prime Video is coming to all the Polestar 2 – and soon the 3 and the 4 Read more ...
Apple iPhone Lightning connector RIP: what it means for our cars 12 September 2023 by Tim Pollard What the launch of the new iPhone 15 means for your next car Read more ...