Technology

A ride in UK's first autonomous taxi reveals the future of driverless cars

'Autonomous vehicle 2.0', which relies on artificial intelligence, could unlock the future of driverless cars

17 November 2025
A ride in UK's first autonomous taxi reveals the future of driverless cars
Technology

We test Peugeot's new Hypersquare steering system

New system was previewed on radical Polygon concept and is expected to feature first on new 208 in 2027

17 November 2025
We test Peugeot's new Hypersquare steering system
VW ID3 test 1
ID 3's battery health was continually monitored during four-year test
Technology

The EV that lost just eight miles of range after 107,000 miles

The German Automobile Club has shown that EV batteries can stand up to hard use

10 November 2025
The EV that lost just eight miles of range after 107,000 miles
battery car
Allotrope’s Lignavolt supercapacitor has twice the energy density of a regular one
Technology

The future of hybrids is in this tiny 4kg box from Basingstoke

Alletrope reckons its new Lignavolt supercapacitor could double the power output of ordinary family cars...

5 November 2025
The future of hybrids is in this tiny 4kg box from Basingstoke
Features

How VW engineers can beat China – with their bums

Volkswagen technical development chief Kai Grünitz says our backsides are a crucial development tool

30 October 2025
How VW engineers can beat China – with their bums
Technology

Nio shocks with fully active suspension - but how does it work?

Nascent Chinese brand's SkyRide suspension system uses sensors and pressurised hydraulics

23 October 2025
Nio shocks with fully active suspension - but how does it work?
Technology

The UK-built pick-up underpinning Toyota's hydrogen hopes

Japanese firm's Fuel Cell Hilux pick-up truck uses three separate hydrogen storage tanks

21 October 2025
The UK-built pick-up underpinning Toyota's hydrogen hopes
Technology

EV motor start-up on the cusp of technological breakthrough

Munich firm Deepdrive tests next-gen in-wheel motor and radical dual-rotor motor

20 October 2025
EV motor start-up on the cusp of technological breakthrough
Technology

Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis coming to UK next year

Government-backed pilot scheme hailed as "landmark" moment for country's autonomous ambitions

15 October 2025
Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis coming to UK next year
New cars

New Mercedes test bed unlocks secrets of megawatt EV charging

ELF van acts as rolling laboratory for resolving key hurdle to mass adoption of EVs

9 October 2025
New Mercedes test bed unlocks secrets of megawatt EV charging

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