Car tech news

Engineers are looking to remove traditional disc brakes to save weight and complexity

Have any corners been cut in creating the round display that dominates the interior?

Tech innovations could improve range, safety and EV design

More details of Stellantis’ new STLA Frame platform, plus tech details of all four architectures

A pocket-sized smart dashcam that's designed to cater for younger people. We give you the full rundown on Nextbase's new model.

Packaging and style deleted the 4’s rear glass. Does a digital mirror make that okay?

JLR's latest advice, revealed to CAR by an owner

Audi has designed a new type of mild hybrid system that'll keep its combustion engines in circulations into the 2030s

VW hopes to patch up its tech reputation with cleaner, quicker and smarter infotainment

Not your average student wheels: meet the Durham Uni undergrads' solar-powered car

One more function goes into the touchscreen on the latest Model 3

How to make the G-class an efficient electric car

The DAL-e is the modern-day version of Honda's Asimo robot

AI has entered the automotive world. Here's what you need to know

The next level of automated Mercedes driving? Letting the car overtake and change lane for you.

An ingenious alternative to rear-wheel steering will debut in the replacement for the Huracan – we've tried it already

After a trial, ChatGPT is standard in DS cars from March 2024

We try Personal Pilot, the most advanced autonomous tech from BMW available on the road. But not in the UK yet.

UK start-up Arrival enters administration putting jobs at risk

A new approach to estimating remaining battery life has been announced

Getting behind the wheel of the BMW remote parking concept

Explaining Renault's new AmpliSky tech – that uses polymer dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) to tint the roof

MBUX has a new feature, and it can generate a unique sound track for every journey

The latest toys from Munich at the Consumer Electronics Show 2024

Sony has revealed the latest version of its Afeela EV

Nio has managed to squeeze over 1000km of range, and the test was carried out by none other than its CEO, William Li.

Renault is aiming to be transparent about the sustainability of the new Scenic E-Tech and the production processes behind it

It'll take over multiple screens

CAR's explainer on eFuels: what are they, how are they made and where are they being produced?

Need some extra grip on snow but find snow chains too much trouble? The Koreans have come up with a solution

As BMW develops next-gen head-up displays, we experience its mixed-reality headset

Job alert: Fast-moving company seeks new recruit to drive change, assist with fundraising... and beat Land Speed Record

We explain the levels of autonomy in driverless car technology

Among a raft of new tech, Merc says you can use Zoom or Webex in your exec saloon

Mercedes-Benz and Mastercard launch world-first in-car payments via the infotainment

Amazon Prime Video is coming to all the Polestar 2 – and soon the 3 and the 4