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Mercedes ‘Display in Glass’ tech puts screens on the outside of cars
Mercedes ‘Display in Glass’  - rear windscreen 'keep distance' warning

Mercedes ‘Display in Glass’ tech puts screens on the outside of cars

Mercedes has revealed the ‘Display in Glass’ technology it’s currently developing, along with a holographic head-up display system
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4 Nov 2026
New XPeng L05 set for UK launch with next-gen AI tech
New XPeng L05

New XPeng L05 set for UK launch with next-gen AI tech

The L05’s autonomous driving technology is a match for Tesla’s robotaxi, according to XPeng
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4 Nov 2026
Porsche PCM tech upgrades boost 911, Taycan, Cayenne and Panamera infotainment
Porsche 911 infotainment

Porsche PCM tech upgrades boost 911, Taycan, Cayenne and Panamera infotainment

The latest version of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system is being rolled out across several models, bringing with it numerous enhanceme…
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3 Nov 2026
10 secret Apple CarPlay features that will all make your life slightly better
Carplay

10 secret Apple CarPlay features that will all make your life slightly better

Apple CarPlay is so feature-packed that there are some handy functions even experts might not know about...
Features
1 Nov 2026
New Mazda CX-5 now comes with Google Gemini AI assistant included
Mazda CX-5 - front cornering

New Mazda CX-5 now comes with Google Gemini AI assistant included

Mazda says the technology will enable “natural, hands-free interaction across navigation, communication and selected vehicle functions”
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27 Oct 2026
Apple CarPlay: what is it, how does it work, and is it better than Android Auto?
iPhone connected to CarPlay in SEAT

Apple CarPlay: what is it, how does it work, and is it better than Android Auto?

With Apple CarPlay, you can safely use various iPhone features while driving. Here’s how it works
Tips & advice
26 Oct 2026
Oh deer! How a car airbag disaster cost me a fortune
Max Adams safety tech

Oh deer! How a car airbag disaster cost me a fortune

Online reviews editor Max Adams has been forced to reconcile with safety kit that means well, but has also left him with a hefty bill
Opinion
22 Oct 2026
China banned pop-out door handles, now it’s targeting touchscreens in cars
Mercedes S-Class - screen

China banned pop-out door handles, now it’s targeting touchscreens in cars

The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology says cars with large touchscreens must undergo safety evaluations before they’re approved …
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13 Oct 2026
No ban on car touchscreen climate controls, say safety experts
Touchscreen climate control

No ban on car touchscreen climate controls, say safety experts

Climate and audio controls are not deemed “time critical” by industry safety experts, Euro NCAP
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12 Oct 2026
Geely launches world’s fastest EV charger and beats BYD Flash Charging by a spark
Geely Ultra-Fast AI-Powered Smart Charging - charging arm

Geely launches world’s fastest EV charger and beats BYD Flash Charging by a spark

The Chinese giant is also using AI is enable electric cars to charge faster while protecting their batteries
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24 Sep 2026
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
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14 Sep 2026
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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24 Jun 2026
BYD Flash Charging: live demo, UK roll out, prices and all your questions answered
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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
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10 Jun 2026
Yes AI is clever, but I don’t want a conversation with my car when driving
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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
Huge Apple CarPlay update revealed: Siri AI, improved maps, audio player and more
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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
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4 Jun 2026
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Excited for solid-state EV batteries? BYD has some bad news
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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…
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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
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13 May 2026
BYD thinks flash charging will kill petrol cars, it’s just too polite to say it
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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
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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
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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
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