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New Stellantis BOW van is quite literally a ‘Box on Wheels’
Stellantis BOW concept - front

New Stellantis BOW van is quite literally a ‘Box on Wheels’

The quirky BOW. or ‘Box on Wheels’ concept is a collaboration between Stellantis Pro and a Chinese robotics company
News
14 Sep 2026
Self-driving Ubers are now live on the streets of London
Autonomous/ driverless Uber and Wayve - front

Self-driving Ubers are now live on the streets of London

The UK is getting its first taste of autonomous ride sharing thanks to Uber and AI company Wayve, who have launched self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E's…
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3 Sep 2026
New Volvo connected car tech can warn other cars of pedestrians, roadworks and more
Volvo EX90 - front cornering alt

New Volvo connected car tech can warn other cars of pedestrians, roadworks and more

Using V2V technology, electric Volvo models can inform other drivers of road hazards
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26 Aug 2026
Forget simplifying! Lotus Eletre and Emeya EVs can now drive themselves
Lotus Eletre - front cornering

Forget simplifying! Lotus Eletre and Emeya EVs can now drive themselves

The new features are being added to the two luxury EVs via an over-the-air update
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18 Aug 2026
eCall to hang up: Widespread car emergency service will stop working in three years

eCall to hang up: Widespread car emergency service will stop working in three years

Next-gen eCall is being introduced as a more reliable replacement for the now outdated 2G-powered original
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13 Aug 2026
Are Mercedes cars too screen heavy? It could be about to get worse
Mercedes C-Class Electric - dash

Are Mercedes cars too screen heavy? It could be about to get worse

Mercedes has made a point of putting lots of screen space in its new cars. But is it too much, and will it turn off customers?
News
6 Aug 2026
I'm tired of annoying car tech, these hidden shortcuts saved my sanity
Opinion - testing shortcuts Ellis Hyde

I'm tired of annoying car tech, these hidden shortcuts saved my sanity

News reporter Ellis Hyde explains why you should take the time to uncover all of your car’s hidden features and tricks
Opinion
16 Jul 2026
In-car speed limit warning tech fails to read road signs 25% of the time
Welsh 20mph zone road sign

In-car speed limit warning tech fails to read road signs 25% of the time

A new study by Thatcham Research found the MG ZS displays the wrong speed limit one in four times
News
24 Jun 2026
BYD Flash Charging: live demo, UK roll out, prices and all your questions answered
BYD Flash Charging Phil McNamara

BYD Flash Charging: live demo, UK roll out, prices and all your questions answered

BYD’s Flash Charging promises a charge from 10 to 97 per cent in nine minutes. We saw it in action – and quizzed EV charging boss Diego Pareschi
News
10 Jun 2026
Yes AI is clever, but I don’t want a conversation with my car when driving
Paul B Opinion in-car

Yes AI is clever, but I don’t want a conversation with my car when driving

Editor Paul Barker discusses how drivers are turning against in-car tech to drive growing frustration with overly complex cabin experiences
Opinion
10 Jun 2026
Car owners are falling out of love with touchscreens and safety systems
Peugeot E-3008 infotainment system undergoing testing

Car owners are falling out of love with touchscreens and safety systems

Driver Power 2026 satisfaction rankings show owners are becoming less satisfied with interior design and technology
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9 Jun 2026
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Huge Apple CarPlay update revealed: Siri AI, improved maps, audio player and more
CarPlay iOS27

Huge Apple CarPlay update revealed: Siri AI, improved maps, audio player and more

The latest rendition of Apple CarPlay comes courtesy of iOS27 which will be made fully available to the public later this year
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8 Jun 2026
China's XPeng enforces special driving test for users of autonomous cars
XPeng self driving systems

China's XPeng enforces special driving test for users of autonomous cars

XPeng CEO says he wants customers to ‘pass a test’ before being given access to autonomous-drive features
News
4 Jun 2026
Excited for solid-state EV batteries? BYD has some bad news
BYD Dolphin Surf charging

Excited for solid-state EV batteries? BYD has some bad news

BYD’s executive vice president, Stella Li, has watered down the hype surrounding solid-state battery tech
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2 Jun 2026
BMW employs humanoid robots to build EVs and hybrids
BMW robot

BMW employs humanoid robots to build EVs and hybrids

BMW has dubbed new bots, set to be piloted in Germany in summer, as the “future” of car production
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29 May 2026
BYD will pay out if your autonomous car crashes itself… but only in China
BYD Seal - front cornering

BYD will pay out if your autonomous car crashes itself… but only in China

Full Damage Coverage will take care of legal costs and damage caused by crashes that occur when BYD’s cars are using their God’s Eye ADAS or Intellige…
News
29 May 2026
Huge Android Auto update embarrasses Apple CarPlay with full-screen experience
Android Auto update

Huge Android Auto update embarrasses Apple CarPlay with full-screen experience

New ‘Immersive Navigation’ will fill the entirety of your car’s infotainment screen, no matter the size or shape
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14 May 2026
Battery repair black hole is putting the future of EVs under threat
Technician working on EV batteries

Battery repair black hole is putting the future of EVs under threat

Experts call for end to culture of replace rather than repair amid concerns over second-hand cars
News
13 May 2026
BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it
BYD Atto 3 - design render

BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it

Boss Stella Li says 9-minute recharges, comparable with petrol car refuelling times, will give it access to the entire new car market
News
13 May 2026
New Ford car park tech can avoid stray shopping trolleys automatically
Ford Mustang Mach-E - front static

New Ford car park tech can avoid stray shopping trolleys automatically

Ford’s “System For Detecting Moving Objects” analyses the trajectory of moving objects and can step in if a collision is detected
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11 May 2026
Overbearing safety tech is annoying, but BMW and Polestar have nailed it
Opinion - Polestar 3

Overbearing safety tech is annoying, but BMW and Polestar have nailed it

Editor Paul Barker hopes that all manufacturers will follow the lead of BMW and Polestar when it comes to advanced safety tech
Opinion
29 Apr 2026
New Shell concept car teased with 10-minute charging and next-level efficiency
Shell concept sketch

New Shell concept car teased with 10-minute charging and next-level efficiency

Innovative Triple 10 Challenge concept will use next-generation immersion cooling tech to make big strides in charging, efficiency and sustainability
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24 Apr 2026
Electric car charging stations in the UK: public EV charging prices, networks and top tips
EV charging hacks - front of R5 in front of Gridserve

Electric car charging stations in the UK: public EV charging prices, networks and top tips

Our guide to saving hundreds of pounds on public EV charging covers all the bases
Tips & advice
20 Apr 2026
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Nissan Pro Pilot self-driving tech: driven by the autonomous car that’s ‘better than a human’
Nissan Pro Pilot self-driving car in Tokyo Phil McNamara

Nissan Pro Pilot self-driving tech: driven by the autonomous car that’s ‘better than a human’

Nissan vows to make AI-based cars part of our everyday lives – from 2027. Its engineer reckons it’s a better driver then he is
Features
20 Apr 2026
Digital displays won't kill analogue car dashboard dials, they'll live on as the height of luxury
Opinion - dashboard dials

Digital displays won't kill analogue car dashboard dials, they'll live on as the height of luxury

Senior content editor Shane Wilkinson explains why traditional car gauges are about to become the next must-have for the big spender
Opinion
18 Apr 2026
China's Seres patents groundbreaking in-car toilet design
Seres in-car toilet patent image

China's Seres patents groundbreaking in-car toilet design

Caught short with no service stations in sight? Seres has the perfect solution for you….
News
17 Apr 2026
What is ISOFIX?
Silver Cross Motion All Size 7

What is ISOFIX?

ISOFIX is a system that makes it easy and safe to fit child car seats securely
Tips & advice
14 Apr 2026
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving tech finally approved for Europe, but not the UK
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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving tech finally approved for Europe, but not the UK

The Netherlands has become the first country in Europe to approve Tesla’s supervised autonomous driving technology for use on its roads, with more exp…
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13 Apr 2026
Is car hacking real? Risks, vulnerabilities and expert cyber security tips
Cyber crime - car connected to a laptop

Is car hacking real? Risks, vulnerabilities and expert cyber security tips

Last year's cyber attack on JLR may suggest hackers are only interested in large corporations, but we all need to be aware of the threats we face
Features
4 Apr 2026
New Mercedes EQS steer-by-wire review: luxury EV gets a yoke
Mercedes EQS steer-by-wire

New Mercedes EQS steer-by-wire review: luxury EV gets a yoke

Not only does steer-by-wire make car park manoeuvres easier, it can help with drifting as well…
Road tests
2 Apr 2026
Maybe I’m just getting old, but modern cars should be less complex to drive
Opinion - Paul Barker driving the Polestar 3

Maybe I’m just getting old, but modern cars should be less complex to drive

Editor Paul Barker wants his car to act more like a car, and less like a smartphone
Opinion
1 Apr 2026
New MG4 Urban will be the UK’s first EV with semi-solid-state batteries
MG4 Urban - front cornering

New MG4 Urban will be the UK’s first EV with semi-solid-state batteries

Industry-first semi-solid-state batteries will be available from the end of this year in new MG4 Urban
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23 Mar 2026
Porsche makes new bid to save the manual gearbox with Koenigsegg-inspired auto mode
Porsche 911 Carrera S 7-Speed gear stick

Porsche makes new bid to save the manual gearbox with Koenigsegg-inspired auto mode

Shift-by-wire technology can switch between automatic and manual operation
News
18 Mar 2026
AI has begun its car industry revolution with humanoid robots taking human jobs
Opinion - BMW robot

AI has begun its car industry revolution with humanoid robots taking human jobs

Mike Rutherford thinks humanoid robots are set to play a key part in the car industry AI revolution
Opinion
15 Mar 2026
Renault Calvin is an industry-first humanoid robot that’s already helping build cars
Renault Calvin - front bending over to pick up tyre

Renault Calvin is an industry-first humanoid robot that’s already helping build cars

The tyre-hauling exoskeleton is working on the Renault Douai factory supply line, and will be joined by 350 headless brothers
News
12 Mar 2026