Car tech

The conventional steering wheel is now a retrofit option as Tesla Model S and Model X go beyond a yoke

The new heated seat belt technology from ZF could even increase EV range

Is telematics tech a solution for safer, cheaper driving? We speak to young drivers with first-hand experience of black box car insurance

Pre-crash or collision avoidance systems are now mandatory on new cars sold in the EU and likely the UK – our guide to AEB explains the benefits

ISOFIX is a system that makes it easy and safe to fit child car seats securely

The popular Apple CarPlay system can be found in most new cars these days and it’s getting a refresh

StoreDot collaboration could see longer range, quicker charging and lower costs for Volvo and Polestar EVs

Euro NCAP tests will soon include scoring of driver-assistance systems, and Thatcham Research, the UK’s only Euro NCAP accredited partner, is leading …

Renewable HVO fuel reduces CO2 in some Audi models by up to 95 per cent compared with fossil diesel

After 2025 Mazda will roll-out its new Skyactiv EV Scalable Architecture, which allows different-sized cars to be built on the same production line

Know your limits with these speed camera locators - and apps - to help avoid heft speeding fines

Revolutionary pothole fixing machine put to work in Stoke, where it has repaired 10,000m² of road in 130 days

PCM 6.0 user interface brings native Spotify integration, an electric vehicle charging network planner and an improved voice assistant

Which car battery charger is best for you? We test a number of popular options to find out

This year's electric XC90 flagship will be equipped with unsupervised autonomous driving tech

Future Stellantis models will utilise cloud-based Amazon tech for cutting-edge in-car connectivity

Cybex looks to crack the problem with airbags in child car seats

We’ve catalogued the development of vehicle technologies that have brought significant improvements to road safety

They do exactly as described, but fog lights seem to cause confusion with some drivers. Here’s all the key info on fog light use…

In this guide, we explain what an immobiliser does and how it helps to protect your car from theft

There’s plenty of tech in modern cars to help us cope with blind spots but what are they and how can you keep yourself safe with or without the driver…

The mini Toyota Mirai will go twice as far as a battery powered RC car and has been designed to show how hydrogen tech can be effective on a small sca…

The unusual new offer is available on the Nissan Leaf and e-NV200 van – and it includes the cost of installing the wallbox charger at your home

Sir Clive Sinclair’s electric runabout was a spectacular failure, but the C5 was ahead of its time

Most new cars feature lane-keeping technology of some kind, but what is it, and how does it work?

Volkswagen shifts towards a software-based business model, with improved safety and additional features enabled through updates

The Avon ZV7 is the cheapest tyre on test, but it beat higher-priced rivals in some areas

The popular Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 is showing its age in this year's test

Some infotainment systems are a mess and potentially dangerous, says Mike Rutherford

Bike, car or Citroen Ami? We find the best tool for commuting in London

Want to drive a manual car? You need to take your test in a manual car. So what happens once all driving-school cars are automatic EVs?

The chassis was never designed for electrification, so Alfa’s future now rests on the Group’s upcoming STLA electrified underpinnings

We give you the lowdown on Audi's hi-tech dashboard display screen, the Virtual Cockpit

Volvo aims to be the first manufacturer to use Nvidia’s Drive Orin processor to power its autonomous vehicles

Updated SUV on sale now with new Google based interior tech; first deliveries due in June

Volkswagen is already planning for post-MEB electric future with next-generation SSP EV platform by middle of the decade