Subaru Driver Monitoring System: does it work? 13 October 2020 by Jake Groves Here’s a bit of software to keep you safe from the distraction caused by all those other bits of software Read more ...
New Skoda app is Shazam for car faults 12 October 2020 by Curtis Moldrich A new Skoda app will diagnose faults just by listening Read more ...
Euro NCAP ranks driving assistance systems 01 October 2020 by Curtis Moldrich Euro NCAP has rated semi-autonomous tech from Tesla, VW, Mercedes and more Read more ...
New Apple CarPlay iOS 14 reviewed 29 September 2020 by Tim Robson & Tom Fraser Apple’s all-new iPhone operating system, iOS 14, has launched with a raft of updates to Apple CarPlay Read more ...
Google's Android Automotive OS: does it work? 29 September 2020 by Tim Pollard How does a junior car maker develop an infotainment system? It calls upon the powers of almighty Google Read more ...
Apple updates iOS 14 with CarPlay enhancements 22 September 2020 by Tom Fraser Apple includes a number of updates with iOS 14 roll-out. Here’s a run-down of the changes Read more ...
Bentley's near-immortal 6.75-litre V8 explained 08 September 2020 by Ben Miller 60 years is a good innings for any engine. Here’s how the 6.75-litre V8 lived so long Read more ...
Canyon's Future Mobility Concept is the Sinclair C5 reborn 04 September 2020 by Myles Warwood Bike maker, Canyon, dreams up the future of urban transport Read more ...
Dream weaving: Nissan speeds up carbonfibre production 03 September 2020 by CJ Hubbard New CFRP process could make carbon parts more suitable for mass production Read more ...
McLaren Variable Drift Control: does it work? 27 August 2020 by Ben Miller What's better than a McLaren supercar with ace steering? One that anyone can slide... Read more ...
How does a rotary engine work? 24 August 2020 by David Morley & Daniel Gardner Rotary powered cars are great fun to drive so why cant you buy one? Read more ...
BMW’s eDrive Zones are geo-fencing for good 07 August 2020 by Curtis Moldrich BMW’s new tech will force hybrid to electric power within certain areas Read more ...
Safety tech explained: a guide to the key systems 16 July 2020 by Tony O’Kane Here’s the CAR guide to the minimum safety features you should aim for in your next new car Read more ...
Tech special: inside Jaguar Land Rover's new straight-six engines 15 July 2020 by Ben Barry Straight-six engines are BMW territory – but no one told JLR. Meet its ultra-efficient new six Read more ...
Mini Connected app: does it work? 13 July 2020 by James Taylor Phoning it in with an app designed to keep track of your car Read more ...
Over-the-air updates now let BMWs add new features - even as secondhand cars 03 July 2020 by Tim Pollard The latest 2020 BMW OS 7.0 - the iDrive controlled latest operating system for BMW cars Read more ...
Mercedes is boosting road turbos with F1 tech 17 June 2020 by Cameron Kirby Taking technology directly from its F1 program, this new AMG turbo will change the science of boost forever Read more ...
Dacia Bi-Fuel: LPG goes official with new powertrain 17 June 2020 by Jake Groves Duster, Sandero and Logan gain Bi-Fuel option that uses LPG as well as petrol Read more ...
Audi's Digital Matrix LED lights: do they work? 02 June 2020 by Adam Binnie Microscopic mirrors in Audi’s new headlights create a better beam while being more sensitive to other traffic Read more ...
Volvo's 112mph top speed limit now standard on all cars 20 May 2020 by Curtis Moldrich Volvo says the move is part of its safety-led Vision 2020 project Read more ...
Why the EU7 regulations could mean bigger engines 20 May 2020 by Andy Enright Frank-Steffen Walliser explains why EU regs mean all-new big-capacity engine for the 911 by 2026 Read more ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...