Car tech news

Delay, disruption and huge expense lie in wait on the route to the clean, safe car of tomorrow

Future’s green, but it’s also looking just a little mean…

A rear axle with its own gearbox, no differential and clever torque vectoring – GKN’s ‘e-axle’ concept explained

Vauxhall OnStar wins best tech advance in Parkers New Car Awards 2018

When a car can be bought with a drone, how could we resist giving it a go? X-Trail + Parrot drone tested

Mazda’s ambitious, adventurous new engine explained

A peek at how steering wheels could evolve chez Jaguar

What would happen if car design started with a different way of thinking about tyres?

Self-driving valet service at Mercedes-Benz Museum the first of its kind

Self-steering, self-braking, self-stopping bundle put to the test in an AMG

Vauxhall offers wi fi on almost all of its cars thanks to OnStar but how easy is it to connect?

BMW upgrades its connectivity creds with new Connected+ package

Developing a 'game-changer' for autonomous driving requires huge amounts of R&D - how did Audi do it?

New A8's bodyshell is heavier than the old one but it and sentient suspension will future-proof new luxury saloon

Honda's next-gen hybrid system - likely to feature in the next CR-V - tested at Tochigi

It may be all-wheel drive but that doesn't mean the new big E can't go sideways...

What happens when the robots take over? We know after testing Honda's driverless prototypes in Japan

Pioneering Honda builds its vision of the home of tomorrow. We go inside

Wider vee angle, lighter weight, cylinder shutdown, in-vee turbos, hybrid-compatible - clever donkey

After the buttonfest of yesteryear, the new Panamera’s gone all switch-free with ace new digital screen

Williams' R&D Paul McNamara on how Formula E is driving the development of better batteries for road cars

As engineers race to meet emission targets, your next car could have three clutches and as many as 11 gear ratios

Autonomous drone comes in new pack so you can show your totally awesome sports activities to your mates

Take one distraction out of your life using 19th Century technology!

DRIVEN consortium to run tests on public streets and motorways between London and Oxford

New report says rise in EV uptake could cause strains and even blackouts on UK power grid

New luxo-saloon to be first production car with 'Level 3' autonomous tech

Pushing the limits of autonomy and connectivity made Tesla a prime target for hackers. The fightback starts here

Take Facebook snaps on the move! But does Citroen's new onboard tech actually work?

Voice operation of your car will transform cabin design and road safety. Here's how

Jaguar showcases new fuel payment system in hook-up with Shell

It’s like the F1 project all over again: McLaren leads consortium working on future engines

Merc's electric car chief spells out his vision for the three-pointed star's new EQ brand

New paint process allows matte lettering and graphics on sideblade

Latest announcement also includes F-150 hybrid and plug-in Transit Custom

VW joins new Europe-wide electric car charging project