How tech is speeding up car design at VW 07 May 2020 by Jake Groves Klaus Bischoff talks through how computing power has evolved designing a new car model Read more ...
What is cylinder deactivation? 22 April 2020 by Tom Fraser Want the performance of a large engine with the economy of a small one? Cylinder deactivation can make it so Read more ...
How does a turbo work? CAR explains 21 April 2020 by Tom Fraser Turbochargers allow your engine to produce more power more efficiently but how exactly is that achieved? Read more ...
Ford Sync 4 infotainment: does it work? 13 April 2020 by Tom Wiltshire Our first chance to try out Ford's latest infotainment system that debuts on the Mach-E Read more ...
Tesla reveals second ventilator prototype to help combat Coronavirus 07 April 2020 by Curtis Moldrich Tesla is working on ventilators with EV-derived parts Read more ...
Premium fuel: is it worth it? 01 April 2020 by Daniel Gardner and Tom Fraser Higher octane fuels may be more expensive but they also bring a number of benefits Read more ...
Tesla's Toy Box: does it work? 26 March 2020 by Jake Groves No more staring into space while your battery recharges – now you can use the car itself for some epic gaming Read more ...
Apple CarKey will unlock your car with an iPhone 25 March 2020 by Tom Fraser Apple’s new tech allows you to unlock, start and drive your car without the need of a traditional key Read more ...
Can over-the-air updates really make your car worse? 23 March 2020 by Andy Enright Should you think twice about letting your vehicle accept over-the-air updates? Read more ...
How does a hydrogen car work? 09 March 2020 by Roland Moore-Coyler Some brands believe hydrogen cars are the real answer to sustainable mobility. Here's how they work Read more ...
Audi Predictive Active Suspension: does it work? 09 March 2020 by Jake Groves Take that, gravity! Audi’s new Predictive Active Suspension says ‘not today’ to the laws of physics Read more ...
Hands-off test: what’s it like to be driven by an autonomous Nissan Leaf on UK roads? 13 February 2020 by Tim Pollard Nissan Leaf autonomous car review: we go for a ride in the British-developed self-driving car Read more ...
Toyota i-Road: does it work? 11 February 2020 by Ben Miller The world’s biggest car maker reckons the i-Road is the answer to all our problems - we finally ride in it Read more ...
Ford’s indicating, emoji jacket could be a lifesaver 06 February 2020 by Curtis Moldrich Ford emoji jacket could save lives Read more ...
This is how Tesla’s Autopilot sees the world 03 February 2020 by Tom Fraser Tesla's Autopilot is scary-good at autonomous driving, but just how does it work? Read more ...
How AMG got 415bhp from its new 2.0-litre four 21 January 2020 by Ben Miller The story behind Affalterbach’s wild inline-four Read more ...
CAR explains solid state batteries - what are they and how do they work? 20 January 2020 by Roland Moore-Coyler The next-generation battery technology is closing in on us - here's our handy guide Read more ...
Jaguar develops car seat that simulates walking 20 January 2020 by David Bonnici Jaguar's new car seat tricks your body into thinking you’re taking a healthy stroll Read more ...
New Apple CarPlay iOS 13 reviewed 16 January 2020 by Tim Robson We review Apple's long-awaited CarPlay update as part of its brand new iOS iPhone operating system Read more ...
Apple CarPlay: everything you need to know 01 January 2020 by Curtis Moldrich Here's all the Apple CarPlay news: how much it costs, how it works and the new subscription fees Read more ...
Taycan EV's adaptive regeneration: does it work? 01 January 2020 by Adam Binnie Anyone can throw a lot of tech at an electric car. It takes a special kind of genius to make it feel so natural to drive... Read more ...
Android Auto 10 review: Google's latest update tested 26 December 2019 by Tim Robson If you use an Android phone in your car, the updated Android Auto function offers new features and functions – but it’s not perfect Read more ...
What is wireless Apple CarPlay? How to get it 17 December 2019 by Tim Robson Soon you can hop into a wide range of cars and Apple CarPlay will just… connect Read more ...
Audi workers use exoskeletons to build cars 16 December 2019 by David Vegners New exoskeloten technology designed to make life easier for Audi factory workers Read more ...
The airbags of tomorrow: future car safety tech explained 28 November 2019 by Colin Overland The airbag hasn’t run out of puff just yet, as shown by a quartet of innovations Read more ...
GM Performance reveals 'EV in a box' crate motor 12 November 2019 by Kian Heagney An electric crate motor-powered E-10 Concept truck unveiled at SEMA 2019 Read more ...
Headlight technology explained: from Xenon and LEDs to laser and halogen 08 November 2019 by Tom Fraser Here's your guide to the different types of headlight tech on UK roads Read more ...
How to install Apple CarPlay in your old car 06 November 2019 by Tim Robson Want Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring in your car? Here’s how to get it Read more ...
New lightweight printed parts offer personalisation and dieting for JLR 05 November 2019 by Tim Pollard A new lightweight breakthrough claimed by Jaguar Land Rover Read more ...
Merc's augmented reality nav: does it work? 31 October 2019 by Jake Groves Satellite navigation works fine already, but Mercedes thinks its new MBUX tech takes it to the next, futuristic, level Read more ...
How to install Android Auto on an old car 24 October 2019 by Tim Robson Want Android Auto smartphone mirroring in your car? Here’s how to get it Read more ...
What is torque? CAR's handy quick guide 16 October 2019 by Ben Faulder Our quick and handy guide to figuring out what exactly torque is Read more ...
Mazda Skyactiv-X engine explained: squeeze or spark 15 October 2019 by Jake Groves Skyactiv-X is a petrol engine with compression ignition, and promises the best of both worlds Read more ...
That sucks: Dyson axes electric car plan 10 October 2019 by CAR's road test team All the details on the stillborn Dyson electric car project - and why James Dyson pulled the plug Read more ...
Volvo teams up with Google to develop next-gen infotainment using Android Automotive 09 October 2019 by Tim Pollard Swedes team up with Google for new in-car tech Read more ...
Why 5G is the key to self-driving cars 27 September 2019 by Ian Adcock 5G could be the trigger that autonomous tech needs. Here's why Read more ...